Bitbag writes "The new Bladestorm: The Hundred Years' War demo is out on Xbox Live Marketplace. What we've seen up until now is mostly CG with a few in game shots. The game looked very promising and after playing the demo, we're sold.
You play the role of a mercenary in the middle of a war between France and England. The war is fought off of Normandy. Once you create a character, you'll find yourself in a tavern. The barkeep will give you some information on the war and from their you can pick a contract and go earn some money."
Digitally Downloaded writes: "Just recently Bladestorm, a Koei game from back in 2007, was released for download on the PlayStation Network."
AWESOMEoutof10's Fraser Brown proposes that anachronisms in video games can be a good thing. From the anything in history goes attitude of the Civilization series, to the use of swords in modern settings. It's all part of games offering players freedom and the keys to the toy box.
But at the end of the day, the game simply wasn't received well enough for Tecmo Koei to feel the need for a sequel. It's a pity, because this kind of game is a niche that isn't really being filled right now.
I loved this game, but I only play it every so often, the combat can get rather boring very fast.
good, but not great. And by great, I don't meant to say that this was so under appreciated that it was great (only some deserve it).
an amazing game, just wish i had completed it, got to last battle and it broke. typical
Didn't like it a bit. Wasn't worth the time it took to download IMO.
The controls for this game are garbage. I do not have any problem with the squad controls but the individuals control sucks balls. The guy individually can only do one move. Its amazing how one little mistake like that can become the monkey that breaks the camels back.
I have yet to try it. Im sure its ok not that great.
This games been out for a while in japan. U can get it in chinatown
It's fine, but not worth taking much notice of.