Bladestorm: Nightmare

Mechanics

In general, the PS4, PC and etc. release of Bladestorm: Nightmare follows the mechanics model known from its original release, in which a player wages real-time battles resembling those from the Total War series; however, there is also the option to enter the battlefield and experience the dynamic action typical for games such as the aforementioned Dynasty Warriors and Samurai Warriors. In each battle, there are various types of units – from poorly equipped peasant divisions to heavy cavalry. The scale of the battles is huge, and more than once, a player can see thousands of units simultaneously on his screen. As the game progresses, the limited list of commanders is expanded by legendary war chiefs, who are based on factual people who fought in The Hundred Years’ War.

Technical aspects

The PS4, PC and etc. release of Bladestorm: Nightmare features a completely new story campaign set in the medieval Europe. Moreover, the game introduces fantasy elements, which allow a player to face not only the enemy knights but also fantastical creatures such as goblins and dragons. The developers have improved the character creation process and have implemented a number of minor fixes to the game’s mechanics. Also, the visuals have been enhanced to meet the 8th generation consoles’ standards. The single player campaign is well complemented with a full-fledged online multiplayer mode.