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Within the blade

Within the blade

Ametist studiopub. Ametist studio

Bloody stealth platformer, about the ninja in which you cut the enemies into pieces.

Very Positive
$10.99
Aug 17, 2019
Steam ↗
Reviews
300
Very Positive
Positive
86.7%
260 positive
Followers
4.2K
Est. WishlistsestiProxy: followers × 12 (industry heuristic)
50.8K
Est. OwnersestiBoxleiter method: reviews × 32
9.6K
Est. RevenueestiEst. owners × ~62% of list price
$65.4K
Price (US)
$10.99
Release
Aug 17, 2019
About
Within the blade is a game in the genre of stealth and platforming with elements of RPG, in which the player plays as the Shinobi (Ninja). The player can gain experience when killing enemies and eventually be able to unlock more advanced ninjutsu.
Going through the levels the player will collect the various ingredients in which he can craft weapons: shurikens, poisons, elixirs, grenades, mines, as well as the main weapon the Ninjato and Kusarigama. At the end of each level the player gains experience for the past level completed, the game utilizes a stealth mechanic in which hide and seek can be your best weapon of defense and offense. Being able to hide in the shadows and deliver crucial and critical blows to an enemy can also give you experience in the end.
After each level the player will be returned back to their home village in which they are able to purchase weapons, items and more advanced ninjutsu in the game.

Story


In 1560 A.D - Japan’s last Shogunate lost full control over the realm causing an eventual explosion into a massive civil war with other provinces of the once mighty empire. Anarchy reigned through the country as the different clans waged an all-out bloody war for supremacy. One clan "Steel Claw" in particular led by their Daimyo (Military Leader) Mamoru Imai, began seeking the knowledge of old forbidden practices and worshiping dark entities in order to try and place a curse upon his enemies. Mamoru was soon to be infected by the spirit of a vindictive and very malevolent Samurai warlord. Through this infection, "Steel Claw" began a campaign of total chaos and hatred spreading vile darkness through the lands, infecting other nations along with it. The demonically possessed Daimyo allies himself with nine other powerful demons and forges a massive army born from hatred and fueled by blood. No one army can withstand him. All hope is on the detachment of the shinobi clan "Black Lotus", operations of sabotage only can weaken the power of Mamoru. The warlord must be assassinated or Japan will crumble into dust.

Features


  • Fast and Dynamic Gameplay

  • 10 Powerful Bosses With Unique Abilities

  • Dynamic Battles With Vivid Animations

  • Dismemberment and Gore

  • Stealth

  • The different types of enemies, that will require different battle tactics to defeat.

  • Craft (more 200 Recipes)

  • Lot of Perks and Abilities
★ Reviews
87%
Very Positive
300 total reviews
260 positive (86.7%)40 negative
Genres
ActionIndie
Features
Family SharingFull controller supportSingle-playerSteam AchievementsSteam Trading Cards
Tags
2DActionArcadeAtmosphericCraftingDarkDifficultEarly AccessFast-PacedGoreHack and SlashIndieNinjaPixel GraphicsPlatformer
Developer
Ametist studio
Publisher
Ametist studio
Platforms
Estimates — owners use the Boxleiter method (reviews × 32), wishlists proxy followers × 12, revenue uses ~62% of list price × est. owners. These are rough industry heuristics, not official data.
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