![]() A fearsome being guarding a bridge, eh? Best prepare the troll toll, and a few goats as backup. Caradoc is the more balanced fighter, with a good mix of mobility and damage, and is also by far the tankiest of the bunch he isn’t the guardian of the northern tribes for nothing. Guinevere is the physically weakest, but also the most nimble by far, dashing around the battlefield while engaging in aerial combos and stun-locking swathes of foes with a flurry of blades. Brennus is the large, strong, short-ranged brawler that specializes in grapples. Furthermore, each of the three playable characters has their own distinct combat style. You’ve pretty much got all your techniques available to you at the start, so you’re free to improvise your own style. Either way, you’ll slashing, smashing, and bashing your way through the opposition in no time. Being inspired by arcade classics, the nostalgia experience does benefit from having access to joysticks or controllers, but the game is perfectly playable with a keyboard and mouse set-up as well. I’m warnin’ ya, this game’s got gore galore.įor review purposes, we were kindly given access to the upcoming PC release of the game via Steam. Packed with blood, violence, and striking visuals, this is a game that is not easily forgotten. In it, you take control of the guardian of the northern tribes, Caradoc, and his siblings Brennus and Guinevere as they tear their way through the invading Roman forces and whoever else may be foolish enough to stand against them. The mechanics draw inspiration from classics such as Streets of Rage, Final Fight, and the arcade version of Double Dragon, while the aesthetic pulls from Golden Axe (I was always rather fond of good ol’ Thunderhead). The game is an homage not only to the legends of ancient Britannia, but also to retro arcade-style beat ’em up games. Such is the fate of just one of many unfortunate foes in Wulverblade, a gory, historical side-scrolling beat ’em up from Fully Illustrated and Darkwind Media. She’s a strong, independent woman who don’t need no (Ro)man. Before everything fades to black you have just enough time to wonder where this angry woman came from and why your head seems to be flying towards your fellow legionnaires. As you walk in you think you hear a wolf howling in the distance and thank your gods that the fort walls have already been completed. The locals have already been subdued, so now you’re heading down to the baths to relax after a long day. You are a member of the 9 th legion of the Roman Army, stationed at a fort during the invasion of Caledonia (what is now Scotland). Wulverblade – (PC) Review - January 29, 2018ĭeveloper: Fully Illustrated, Darkwind Media.Dynasty Warriors 9 – PC Review - February 13, 2018.The Void Rains Upon Her Heart – Early Access PC Review - May 12, 2018. ![]()
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