Summary
- Release Year: 2007
- Genres: Hack and slash/Beat ’em up, Real Time Strategy (RTS), Strategy
- Platforms: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
- Developers: Omega Force
- Publishers: Koei
Bladestorm: The Hundred Years’ War (2007)
A Historical RTS Epic
Bladestorm: The Hundred Years’ War is a real-time tactics video game developed by Omega Force and published by Koei for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. The game was released in Japan in 2007 and in North America and Europe in 2008.
Gameplay
Bladestorm is a historical real-time tactics game that puts players in command of medieval armies during the Hundred Years’ War. Players can choose to play as either the English or French forces, and must lead their armies to victory in a variety of historical battles.
The game features a unique “unit creation” system that allows players to create their own custom units. Players can choose from a variety of unit types, including infantry, cavalry, and archers, and can equip them with a variety of weapons and armor.
Bladestorm also features a number of large-scale battles, which can involve hundreds or even thousands of units. These battles are often very challenging, and require players to use careful strategy and tactics in order to achieve victory.
Setting
Bladestorm is set during the Hundred Years’ War, a conflict that lasted from 1337 to 1453. The war was fought between the Kingdoms of England and France, and was one of the most significant conflicts in European history.
The game features a number of historical figures, including King Edward III of England, King Charles V of France, and Joan of Arc. Players can also create their own custom characters, and can choose to fight for either the English or French forces.
Reception
Bladestorm: The Hundred Years’ War received positive reviews from critics. The game was praised for its large-scale battles, its unique unit creation system, and its historical setting. However, the game was also criticized for its repetitive gameplay and its lack of innovation.
Legacy
Bladestorm: The Hundred Years’ War is a solid historical RTS game that offers a unique take on the Hundred Years’ War. The game’s large-scale battles and unit creation system are its strongest features, and it is a good choice for fans of the genre.
Historical Inaccuracies
While Bladestorm is based on the Hundred Years’ War, it does take some liberties with history. For example, the game allows players to save Joan of Arc from being burned at the stake, which is not what happened in real life.
The game also features a number of anachronisms, such as the use of gunpowder weapons. Gunpowder weapons were not widely used in Europe until the 15th century, but they appear in Bladestorm as early as the 14th century.
Despite these historical inaccuracies, Bladestorm is still a fun and engaging game that offers a unique take on the Hundred Years’ War.
Expansion and Re-release
In 2015, an expanded and remastered version of Bladestorm, entitled Bladestorm: Nightmare, was released for the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita, and Microsoft Windows. The expansion added new content, including new units, new maps, and a new story campaign.
Conclusion
Bladestorm: The Hundred Years’ War is a solid historical RTS game that offers a unique take on the Hundred Years’ War. The game’s large-scale battles and unit creation system are its strongest features, and it is a good choice for fans of the genre. While the game does take some liberties with history, it is still a fun and engaging game that offers a unique take on the Hundred Years’ War.
Review Score
8/10
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