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Blades of Time

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Xbox 360, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 3 • 2012

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Quick resume

Ayumi, the gorgeous gun and sword-wielding treasure hunter, sets out on a journey to an ancient island in search of new adventures. While rich in bounty, the island is also filled with the magic of Chaos, being at the same time home to blood thirsty monsters.

Global score

79/100

Genres

Action, Adventure, Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Shooter, Role-playing (RPG)

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    Pros

    • Unique time rewind mechanic with clones
    • Fast-paced and satisfying combat
    • Varied and beautiful environments
    • Co-op multiplayer mode
    • Good value for price

    Cons

    • Linear level design
    • Forgettable story and voice acting
    • Some bugs and difficulty spikes
    • Limited enemy variety
    • Dlc considered weak and short

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

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      3

      "Players can customize character and choose equipment and combat style, but progression and leveling are somewhat automatic and linear."

      Capsule for Pharaonic Pharaonic

      "Players can customize gear and playstyle, use time rewind creatively, and choose combat approaches, though the game is overall linear."

    • Competence

      Game with the same Competence vibe

      4

      "Combat requires skillful timing, combo chaining, and mastery of mechanics; challenging bosses and progression."

      Capsule for Clash: Artifacts of Chaos Clash: Artifacts of Chaos

      "Combat requires skillful use of combos, time manipulation, and strategy against bosses; difficulty spikes and challenge praised."

    • Competition

      Game with the same Competition vibe

      1

      "Includes multiplayer mode for player versus player combat, but servers are mostly empty and competition is limited."

      Capsule for Hard Truck Apocalypse: Rise Of Clans / Ex Machina: Meridian 113 Hard Truck Apocalypse: Rise Of Clans / Ex Machina: Meridian 113

      "Includes multiplayer MOBA-like mode with cooperative and competitive play, but mostly played solo; limited matchmaking."

    • Continuation

      Game with the same Continuation vibe

      2

      "Players report engaging gameplay with some desire to replay, though the game is relatively short and linear."

      Capsule for Leisure Suit Larry - Wet Dreams Don't Dry Leisure Suit Larry - Wet Dreams Don't Dry

      "Players report replaying the game multiple times and enjoying the combat and mechanics, though some find it short and linear."

    • Cooperation

      Game with the same Cooperation vibe

      3

      "Supports 1-4 player online co-op in survival mode, encouraging teamwork in wave defense"

      Capsule for Red Faction®: Armageddon™ Red Faction®: Armageddon™

      "Online co-op mode exists for defending bases and fighting waves, encouraging teamwork despite low player population."

    • Creativity

      Game with the same Creativity vibe

      3

      "Time manipulation mechanics and weapon secondary modes encourage creative combat and puzzle approaches."

      Capsule for TimeShift™ TimeShift™

      "Time rewind mechanic allows creative combat and puzzle solving; gear mixing and skill choices support personal style."

    • Domination

      Game with the same Domination vibe

      -2

      "Multiplayer modes emphasize balanced interactions and shared play rather than dominance or trash talk."

      Capsule for Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Classic Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Classic

      "Multiplayer mode is casual with no strong emphasis on dominance or trash talk; interactions appear balanced and cooperative."

    • Escapism

      Game with the same Escapism vibe

      4

      "Players enjoy immersive fantasy world with engaging story and combat, providing distraction and relief from real life."

      Capsule for Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny

      "Players enjoy immersive fantasy world, fast-paced combat, and time manipulation to escape real life stress and have fun."

    • Expectation

      Game with the same Expectation vibe

      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily for fun and challenge; no evidence of obligation or pressure to play."

      Capsule for Iron Brigade Iron Brigade

      "Players engage voluntarily for fun and challenge; no evidence of obligation or pressure to play."

    • Experimenting

      Game with the same Experimenting vibe

      3

      "Players experiment with time clones and puzzle mechanics to discover solutions and optimize performance."

      Capsule for The Misadventures of P.B. Winterbottom The Misadventures of P.B. Winterbottom

      "Time rewind and cloning mechanics encourage experimentation with combat tactics and puzzle solutions."

    • Exploration

      Game with the same Exploration vibe

      2

      "Game features exploration of environments with hidden items and secrets, though some locations are reused."

      Capsule for Resident Evil Revelations 2 Resident Evil Revelations 2

      "Game features varied and visually distinct locations with hidden chests and lore notes encouraging exploration."

    • Expression

      Game with the same Expression vibe

      2

      "Players can customize character gear and cosmetics, though visual variety is somewhat limited."

      Capsule for Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn

      "Players can customize gear and outfits; character skins available, though limited; some self-expression possible."

    • Fantasy

      Game with the same Fantasy vibe

      5

      "Strong fantasy setting with dragons, magic, mythical creatures, and humorous, imaginative storytelling."

      Capsule for King's Bounty: The Legend King's Bounty: The Legend

      "Strong fantasy setting with magic, dragons, time manipulation, and an adventurous heroine in an imaginative world."

    • Fellowship

      Game with the same Fellowship vibe

      2

      "Some social interaction through shared experiences and community, but gameplay is primarily solo."

      Capsule for This War of Mine This War of Mine

      "Some social interaction via multiplayer modes and community, but majority of gameplay is solo focused."

    • Growth

      Game with the same Growth vibe

      3

      "Players develop skills, unlock combos, upgrade weapons and abilities, and improve combat proficiency."

      Capsule for 嗜血印 Bloody Spell 嗜血印 Bloody Spell

      "Players develop skills, unlock abilities, and improve combat effectiveness through progression and experience."

    • Health

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      -4

      "Typical sedentary gaming experience with no physical activity or health-related features."

      Capsule for ARMORED CORE™ VI FIRES OF RUBICON™ ARMORED CORE™ VI FIRES OF RUBICON™

      "Typical sedentary gaming experience with no physical activity or health-related features."

    • Idle

      Game with the same Idle vibe

      -3

      "Requires focused attention during combat and puzzles; not designed for casual or background play."

      Capsule for Song of Iron Song of Iron

      "Requires focused attention during combat and puzzles; not designed for casual or background play."

    • Intimacy

      Game with the same Intimacy vibe

      -3

      "Limited social interaction mostly surface-level; no evidence of close relationships forming through gameplay."

      Capsule for Wyrmsun Wyrmsun

      "Limited social interaction mostly surface-level; no evidence of close relationships forming through gameplay."

    • Leadership

      Game with the same Leadership vibe

      -2

      "No strong leadership roles; multiplayer is casual and cooperative without hierarchical structures."

      Capsule for Classic Marathon Classic Marathon

      "No strong leadership roles; multiplayer modes emphasize cooperation without hierarchical control."

    • Progression

      Game with the same Progression vibe

      4

      "Players collect gear, upgrade weapons, and gain power; progression is core to gameplay."

      Capsule for Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak Demo Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak Demo

      "Players collect weapons, gear, and abilities; progression through levels and skill upgrades is core to gameplay."

    • Relaxation

      Game with the same Relaxation vibe

      1

      "Some players find flow in combat, but overall difficulty and tension reduce relaxation."

      Capsule for The Bleakest Keep The Bleakest Keep

      "Some players find combat thrilling but also enjoy flow state; others note difficulty spikes causing tension."

    • Sensation

      Game with the same Sensation vibe

      3

      "Visual effects, music, and fast-paced combat provide sensory stimulation and excitement."

      Capsule for Ring Runner: Flight of the Sages Ring Runner: Flight of the Sages

      "Visual effects, fast combat, and music provide sensory stimulation and excitement."

    • Status

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      0

      "Achievements provide some profile recognition but no social status or popularity mechanisms."

      Capsule for OutDrive OutDrive

      "No strong emphasis on social recognition or popularity; achievements exist but no notable status system."

    • Story

      Game with the same Story vibe

      1

      "Story is present but considered weak or forgettable by many; narrative immersion is secondary to gameplay."

      Capsule for Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon® Breakpoint Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon® Breakpoint

      "Story is present but considered average or forgettable; some narrative immersion but not a major focus."

    • Strategy

      Game with the same Strategy vibe

      3

      "Combat and boss fights require tactical thinking; puzzles require problem solving and planning."

      Capsule for Darksiders™ Darksiders™

      "Combat and boss fights require tactical thinking and planning; puzzle solving involves strategy with time mechanics."

    • Thrill

      Game with the same Thrill vibe

      3

      "Combat tension and difficulty spikes create suspense and excitement."

      Capsule for Going Under Going Under

      "Combat difficulty and time manipulation create suspense and excitement; some frustration from difficulty spikes."

    • Value

      Game with the same Value vibe

      4

      "Generally considered good value for price, especially on sale, with rewarding gameplay."

      Capsule for Schein Schein

      "Generally considered good value especially on sale; solid gameplay and content for price paid."

    • Violence

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      "Core gameplay involves combat, defeating thousands of enemies, and executing powerful attacks."

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      "Core gameplay involves combat, hacking, slashing, and defeating numerous enemies with swords and guns."

    • Survival

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      2

      "Players must avoid failure in combat through skillful timing and resource management."

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      "Players must manage combat threats and use time manipulation to avoid failure; some resource and skill management."

    Analysis

    A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy, Leadership. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Competition. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Intimacy, Leadership.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

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