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Bound by Blades

Bound by Blades

Released: 11/15/2022

SAVE THE LANDS OF ASHMYR War for supremacy raged on for generations between the different tribes of Ashmyr. Until one day, an ancient force was unleashed that shook the world and granted those nearby immense power. But this power came at a high cost. It took their minds and corrupted their bodies, leaving only a ruthless fiend in their place. They became known as the Ilcyon, slaughtering armies and obliterating towns as they ravaged the lands, leaving Ashmyr in peril. Until a new path to hope was formed by a lone warrior. He united the tribes for the sake of survival against the Ilcyon and began a new order, The Bound. Only those proven through years of harsh training were initiated. Defeat 10 unique Ilcyon bosses and their vicious Extreme mode variants, collect their loot and craft awesome equipment Build your own playstyle by unlocking mighty item-set bonuses and receive powerful new alterations to your abilities Powerful enchants grant additional buffs and enhancements to your gear The fun and thrilling combat will keep you on your toes, as the encounters get tougher with each defeated foe Simple to learn, hard to master: In order to overcome the toughest Ilcyon you must memorize their attack patterns and time your parries, blocks and combos right Stuck at a boss? Simply change the settings select from 3 different difficulties Slaying monsters is more fun together! Invite your friends to join you in the 2 player co-op Select from 3 different characters, each with individual attacks and combos Craft 10 unique sets of armor as well as 10 unique weapons Level up your attributes and customize the looks of your character through the transmog system Collect pets, send them on missions to fetch crafting materials or level them up and evolve to support you during combat Take on the Tower and each of its challenging levels for great rewards Battle through the Endless Dungeon to become the best of the Bound Aim for the best ranks and beat your score in each boss fight

SAVE THE LANDS OF ASHMYR War for supremacy raged on for generations between the different tribes of Ashmyr. Until one day, an ancient force was unleashed that shook the world and granted those nearby immense power. But this power came at a high cost. It took their minds and corrupted their bodies, leaving only a ruthless fiend in their place. They became known as the Ilcyon, slaughtering armies and obliterating towns as they ravaged the lands, leaving Ashmyr in peril. Until a new path to hope was formed by a lone warrior. He united the tribes for the sake of survival against the Ilcyon and began a new order, The Bound. Only those proven through years of harsh training were initiated. Defeat 10 unique Ilcyon bosses and their vicious Extreme mode variants, collect their loot and craft awesome equipment Build your own playstyle by unlocking mighty item-set bonuses and receive powerful new alterations to your abilities Powerful enchants grant additional buffs and enhancements to your gear The fun and thrilling combat will keep you on your toes, as the encounters get tougher with each defeated foe Simple to learn, hard to master: In order to overcome the toughest Ilcyon you must memorize their attack patterns and time your parries, blocks and combos right Stuck at a boss? Simply change the settings select from 3 different difficulties Slaying monsters is more fun together! Invite your friends to join you in the 2 player co-op Select from 3 different characters, each with individual attacks and combos Craft 10 unique sets of armor as well as 10 unique weapons Level up your attributes and customize the looks of your character through the transmog system Collect pets, send them on missions to fetch crafting materials or level them up and evolve to support you during combat Take on the Tower and each of its challenging levels for great rewards Battle through the Endless Dungeon to become the best of the Bound Aim for the best ranks and beat your score in each boss fight

SAVE THE LANDS OF ASHMYR War for supremacy raged on for generations between the different tribes of Ashmyr. Until one day, an ancient force was unleashed that shook the world and granted those nearby immense power. But this power came at a high cost. It took their minds and corrupted their bodies, leaving only a ruthless fiend in their place. They became known as the Ilcyon, slaughtering armies and obliterating towns as they ravaged the lands, leaving Ashmyr in peril. Until a new path to hope was formed by a lone warrior. He united the tribes for the sake of survival against the Ilcyon and began a new order, The Bound. Only those proven through years of harsh training were initiated. Defeat 10 unique Ilcyon bosses and their vicious Extreme mode variants, collect their loot and craft awesome equipment Build your own playstyle by unlocking mighty item-set bonuses and receive powerful new alterations to your abilities Powerful enchants grant additional buffs and enhancements to your gear The fun and thrilling combat will keep you on your toes, as the encounters get tougher with each defeated foe Simple to learn, hard to master: In order to overcome the toughest Ilcyon you must memorize their attack patterns and time your parries, blocks and combos right Stuck at a boss? Simply change the settings select from 3 different difficulties Slaying monsters is more fun together! Invite your friends to join you in the 2 player co-op Select from 3 different characters, each with individual attacks and combos Craft 10 unique sets of armor as well as 10 unique weapons Level up your attributes and customize the looks of your character through the transmog system Collect pets, send them on missions to fetch crafting materials or level them up and evolve to support you during combat Take on the Tower and each of its challenging levels for great rewards Battle through the Endless Dungeon to become the best of the Bound Aim for the best ranks and beat your score in each boss fight

Critics
65
Steam
83

Score Breakdown

65.0

Critic Average

2 reviews

83

Steam User Score

150 reviews

N/A

Metacritic User Score

Less than 20 reviews

Disparity Breakdown

Steam Disparity
-17.7
Metacritic Disparity
N/A
Combined Disparity
-17.7

Average of both sources

Review Timing

2 launch window (100%)0 late (0%)