Overview and Gameplay
Mannax the Dark Lady has conquered the Kingdom, leaving the Huntress, Barbarian, and Wizard as its last defenders. Blades of Vengeance is a side-view fantasy action platformer built around combat, exploration, and careful use of collected resources.
Eight stages combine monsters and bosses with ladders, doors, keys, traps, moving platforms, treasure rooms, and passages concealed inside walls. Each hero plays differently: the Huntress is quick and agile, the Barbarian deals heavy damage, and the Wizard attacks from range. Silver buys healing, magic, extra lives, and permanent armor between stages, while power-ups increase attack strength. There are no saves or passwords, but additional continues are earned through score.
Controls And Mechanics
- Directions: Walk, crouch, block, climb ladders, and enter doors.
- B: Attack; combine it with directions or a jump for stronger and aerial strikes.
- C: Jump and, while paused, help scroll the view around nearby areas.
- A: Use the selected inventory item.
- Co-op: Two players fight simultaneously on one shared screen and must remain near each other.
Version Notes
The North American Genesis and European Mega Drive releases use the same title and recognized game program. Regional differences are limited to console branding, packaging, and the North American rating.
Release And Credits
- Year: 1993
- Developer: Beam Software Pty. Ltd.
- Publisher: Electronic Arts
- Original platform: Sega Genesis and Mega Drive
