Boreal Blade
Release Date: August 28, 2019
Action, TPP, the middle ages, Norse mythology, online, multiplayer, internet
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A multiplayer action game, set in the fictional land of Norvalg, inspired by the Viking culture and Scandinavian legends. Players take on the role of warriors fighting for the honor of their clan in team duels to the death.
Boreal Blade is a third-person action game aimed at multiplayer team battles, in which we play the role of Nordic warriors using many types of weapons. The Finnish studio Frozenbyte, known for the Trine series, is responsible for developing the game. The team worked on the title in secret and revealed its existence only on the day of its debut on Nintendo Switch, which preceded the launch on other hardware platforms.
Plot
Action in Boreal Blade is located in a fictional land of Norvalg, inspired by the Viking culture and Scandinavian legends. Players take part in traditional battles, which are part of the "debates" between many competing Norval clans. The winners not only bring honor to their families and tribes, but also decide on the key issues for the future of the entire land.
Mechanics
When starting a game, we create our own character using a comprehensive editor. Boreal Blade presents action from third-person perspective. The combat system enables us to control the movements of the character and the position of the weapon in their hands separately, which in turn affects the type of executed attack or block. Due to the implementation of this solution, there are hundreds of unique combinations of attacks. Battle participants can then choose the one that best suits their style of play.
Players can choose from four combat styles, each of which has its own strengths and weaknesses, influencing the tactics we use during battles. The title also offers a rich and diverse arsenal (including swords, clubs, spears), as well as shields, armour and other useful items.
Game modes
Boreal Blade has a total of four variants of multiplayer play. A maximum of eight players participate in the matches. The title enables the holders of different hardware platforms on which it was released to have fun together (cross-play).
Technical aspects
Boreal Blade features stylized visuals that uses pastel colors, simplified ambient models and characters to create a coherent and appealing set.
Last updated on June 3, 2020
Videos and Screens
[1:21] Boreal Blade trailer #1
[1:22] Boreal Blade trailer
Boreal Blade Summary
Platforms:
PC / Windows November 12, 2020
Switch August 28, 2019
Developer: Frozenbyte
Publisher: Frozenbyte
Age restrictions: 16+
Boreal Blade System Requirements
PC / Windows
Minimum: Intel Core i3 1.8 GHz / AMD Dual Core 2.0 GHz, 4 GB RAM, graphic card 896 MB GeForce GTX 260 / 1 GB Radeon HD 4850 or better, 4 GB HDD, Windows Vista/7/8/10
Recommended: Intel Dual Core 2.6 GHz, 8 GB RAM, graphic card 2 GB GeForce GTX 560 / Radeon HD 6850 or better, 4 GB HDD, Windows Vista/7/8/10
Boreal Blade - New Game From Trine Devs
Frozenbyte Studio, known thanks to Trine series, announced Boreal Blade, a multiplayer action game. In the game, we play as Nordic warriors fighting to the death. The title launched today on Nintendo Switch, and will soon be released on PC.
video games
Michael Kulakowski
August 29, 2019