Wulverblade

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Generally favorable reviews- based on 41 Ratings

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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
  1. NintendoWorldReport
    Oct 18, 2017
    90
    Overall, Wulverblade is an absolute masterpiece and for people who have been bemoaning the lack of quality beat-em-ups it should provide many hours of meaty combat and carnage. To really enjoy it you’ll need to overcome falling into old habits and committing to learning all of the moves and nuance made available to you. Your reward will be a very viscerally satisfying and overall bloody good time, with some crazy surprises you won’t want to miss out on.
  2. Gaming Age
    Dec 6, 2017
    83
    Overall Wulverblade came out of left field and was a thoroughly enjoyable experience. It cartoony art design is quite pleasing and the gameplay is solid. Though who would enjoy history will find a bevy of content after all the battles are done. This title will surely find it’s place in history.
  3. Vooks
    Nov 13, 2017
    80
    Beautifully animated, voiced and orchestrated, Wulverblade is an irresistible package for fans of side-scrolling fighters. A few minor issues merely smudge the face paint of this epic Britannica adventure.
  4. IGN Spain
    Oct 24, 2017
    78
    An adult and awesome experience, full of action, violence and an extremely addictive gameplay based on a 2D side-scroll system.
  5. FNintendo
    Nov 28, 2017
    70
    Wulverblade is a welcome return of the beat'em up genre, this time accompanied by a plot that goes far beyond the genre's conventions and a unique art style that makes the game stand out among its peers. Also impossible to miss is its difficulty level, as it's going to destroy the chances of every player who is not skilled and determined enough to lose countless times before finally finishing the game.
  6. Everyeye.it
    Oct 18, 2017
    70
    Perhaps slightly out of time.
  7. Nintendojo
    Apr 20, 2018
    50
    Overall, Wulverblade is a pretty interesting game with classic action and a heavy helping of history, but it’s also a game that is primarily for hardcore brawler fans who enjoy the pain of control issues and merciless gameplay. If that’s not your cup of tea, you may want to look elsewhere.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 11
  3. Negative: 1 out of 11
  1. sonicpulsar
    Oct 12, 2017
    10
    Great great game. Presentation and story's very well cared for, graphics are excellent with several layers of animation and stuff happening inGreat great game. Presentation and story's very well cared for, graphics are excellent with several layers of animation and stuff happening in the backgrounds and foreground too (shadows of enemies approaching for example). There are even some historical notes throughout that add that extra layer of interest. Voice acting's ferocious and very well recorded; sound and music are excellent overall. The game is pretty smooth and the animations are good and Handheld mode looks and feels just right. Lots of blood, gore and different ways to kill the hordes. Controls are just fine, I got used to them pretty quick. The game seems to have been made with great passion, and myself as a gamer can appreciate that a lot.… Expand
  2. Moruitelda
    Oct 13, 2017
    10
    It's a simple game that has great replayability due to smooth, deep controls and challenging AI opponents. This reminds me of older games thatIt's a simple game that has great replayability due to smooth, deep controls and challenging AI opponents. This reminds me of older games that would often challenge you to even get to the last level, let alone beat the final boss, even when you were an experienced player. I cannot recommend this highly enough!… Expand
  4. samuslink
    Oct 24, 2017
    9
    Such an amazing game, a good sidescrollerand beat em up just like the old times great visuals and the art behind it is magnifique. And theSuch an amazing game, a good sidescrollerand beat em up just like the old times great visuals and the art behind it is magnifique. And the music oh my.… Expand
  5. JJTX
    Apr 21, 2019
    8
    Wulverblade is a fun, gory romp through semi-historical Roman Britain that's sure to please most beat-'em-up fans. Its distinctive art styleWulverblade is a fun, gory romp through semi-historical Roman Britain that's sure to please most beat-'em-up fans. Its distinctive art style and soundtrack, combined with a solid challenge, makes for a good time with solid replay value. I especially enjoyed the occasional history notes, photos, and videos peppered throughout the game's map and stages. The endgame features a bit of a twist that caught me by surprise. Bring a friend or two for the best possible experience.… Expand
  6. jens76
    Feb 24, 2022
    8
    Angst und Schrecken verbreiten, Verwirrung stiften, Vorwärts nicht rückwärts, immerdar standhalten; Köpfe sind weise... Geschichte erleben!
  7. Cerenzio
    Nov 17, 2017
    7
    Fun Beat'em up, that looks fantastic on Switch. I found it a little to hard for my test, but a huge update is on the way, with a new easyFun Beat'em up, that looks fantastic on Switch. I found it a little to hard for my test, but a huge update is on the way, with a new easy mode, and other changes, based on feedback! :) Video on my Youtube: PLAYwithGREGG… Expand
  8. Theobaer
    Feb 17, 2022
    4
    Pros
    + Vikings setting
    + lovely Visuals + decent story presentation ~ decent animations ~ the pricetag (only buy on sale) Cons - not    Pros
    + Vikings setting
    + lovely Visuals
    + decent story presentation
    ~ decent animations
    ~ the pricetag (only buy on sale)

    Cons
    - not optimized for handheld mode (font too small)
    - bad font contrast in menu
    - character movement feels way too slow in the beginning
    - gameplay feels to repetitive (headless-button-spamming)
    - only two languages available: english, japanese
    ~ loading times feel a tad long, for what it is    … Expand

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#91 Most Discussed Switch Game of 2017
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