Sentient computers called motes summon heroes from parallel game worlds to battle in one-on-one combat against a data-devouring force named Lina. The tournament winner awakens as the Blade Stranger to defeat Lina and safeguard the motes. This hardcore old-school fighting game on PC features fighters from Studio Saizensen titles like Code of Princess and Sayonara Umihara Kawase, plus Nicalis games such as Cave Story+ and other guests.
A four-button control scheme lets beginners land hits right away, while intricate combos, counters, and specials reward experts with frame counting, chain construction, and hit-box mastery. Characters boast eight color options and dedicated home stages, with 3D models rendered as stunning 2D anime-style sprites. Online play sharpens skills against rivals worldwide. Casual players ease in, but tournament pros chase perfection.
A malevolent force known only as Lina is devouring data from a vast, interdimensional network of servers overseen by sentient computers called āmotes.ā In desperation, the motes summon heroes from a variety of parallel game worlds to face off against each other in one-on-one combat. The tournament victor has the potential to be awakened as the Blade Strangerāthe savior who can vanquish Lina and protect the motes from further harm!
Developed by Studio Saizensen, Blade Strangers is a hardcore old-school fighting game. The streamlined four-button control scheme makes it easy for beginners to deal out damage from day oneā¦but the intricate combos, counters and specials give tournament-caliber players plenty of opportunities for frame counting, chain construction and hit-box science.
-Fighter roster includes characters from previous Studio Saizensen games (like Code of Princess and Sayonara Umihara Kawase), Nicalis games (like Cave Story+) and other surprise entrants
-Each character has eight different color settings and their own familiar āhomeā stage
-Proprietary development system transforms 3-D models and animation into 2-D spritework; every frame looks like a gorgeous anime drawing
-Online competition play
-Accessible controls designed to bring fresh blood to the ranks of fighting-game fans worldwide
