Review of Blades of Fire for PlayStation 5

Whoa, okay, where to start? Blades of Fire, you say? Yeah, it’s this new action-adventure thing from 505 Games and MercurySteam. Buckle up for my whirlwind tour around this mystical universe — not that I’m an expert or anything, just a curious player trying to wrap my head around all of it. Don’t blame me if I get something wrong — like my grandma always said, “Even a broken clock is right twice a day.” Or was it something about tea kettles? Never mind.

First off, picture this: a world once ruled by massive, mighty giants known — drumroll, please — as The Forgers. Sounds like a rock band, right? Anyway, these guys crafted humans, passed on secrets of The Steel, and then some cataclysmic whatchamacallit hits, and boom, we’re in the present chaos.

Enter Aran de Lira, the firstborn of some bigwig commander. Queen Nerea, out of nowhere (maybe she was bored?), casts a spell turning all steel to stone. Why? To give her monster army an edge, duh! So, okay, you’re thinking, piece of cake, right? Just mash buttons, kill monsters, and roll credits. Wrong. Try just button-mashing here and see how fast you turn into game-over soup. You gotta strategize.

Also, here’s Adso de Zelk. He’s like the sidekick you didn’t know you needed — from some Abbey of Egion, no less. Kid’s got skills I can’t even spell. Analyze enemies, solving puzzles — the whole shebang! Probably solves Sudoku puzzles too in his spare time. Who knows.

Weapons! Oh boy, I could talk about this forever, but I won’t. Just know you’re gonna be hunting for Forge Scrolls like you’re looking for the last cookie in a jar. Different weapons for different styles — it’s like shopping for shoes. Seven weapon families, apparently. Don’t ask me to name them all; I barely remember my own phone number.

Speaking of difficulty, you’ve got options. Bronze, Iron, and Steel. Bronze is your easy mode, Iron is a balanced tussle, and Steel? Prepare for sweaty palms and sore thumbs. No joke. But hey, kind of cool you can switch mid-game. Lifesaver if you suddenly realize you bit off more than you can chew.

Controls, controls, controls. You use the analog sticks to move Aran around, like piloting a remote-control car. Remember those? Attacks are on face buttons. Heal yourself if you can — it’s a mad world and staying alive is key. I’d even start a dance number if I could.

Keeping your blade sharp? A task on its own. They said it wears down with each hit, kinda like my patience when my Wi-Fi drops. Seriously though, don’t break your best weapons on minor baddies. Save them for the big guys with scary names.

And yeah, oh yes, trophies. Collect ’em all, says the game. Shiny Platinum included, if you’re feeling brave. Some objectives to clear like forging, defeating 1,500 enemies — no biggie. It’s all part of the adventure.

Oh right, release date — something important — May 22. PS5, right in your living room for $59.99. But if you’re the early bird type, there’s a discount if you pre-order. Good deal if you’re hyped. Me? I’m just enjoying the chaos.

Disclaimer: Don’t blame me — blame 505 Games for the code. Happy gaming, y’all!