Review: Blade II – The Return Of Evil (Nintendo Switch)

Blade 2 is a fast-paced, responsive action RPG that requires players to learn the patterns of enemies and master the timing of counter-attacks and dodges. Your skills above all else will determine your success.

Pros:

• Amazing graphics.
• 2.3gb download size.
• Can rebind controls.
• Action RPG gameplay.
• Quality in-engine cutscenes.
• 4 characters- Gladiator, assassin, wizard, and fighter.
• Earn EXP and level up to increase your stats and unlock skills.
• 7 acts with a handful of levels within them.
• Each level has a boss fight.
• Korean voice work.
• Combo counter.
• A real button masher.
• Plays like a scaled-back Bayonetta.
• Earn 3 stars in a level. Stars are tied to pre-determined tasks.
• Weapons/gear has durability and can be repaired between levels.
• Fast and furious action.

Cons:

• Gets a fair bit of slowdown.
• Hard to judge counter attacks.
• Button masher.
• Not the best loading times.
• Menu controls are not fluid.
• Repairing the items is painful as you have to click into each individual piece.