Software:Blades of Time

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Blades of Time
Developer(s)Gaijin Entertainment
Publisher(s)Konami
Gaijin Entertainment (PC)
Iceberg Interactive (PC & OS X, EU)
Producer(s)Takayuki Fujii
Platform(s)PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Windows, Mac OS X, Nintendo Switch
ReleasePlayStation 3, Xbox 360
  • NA: March 6, 2012
  • JP: March 8, 2012
  • AU: March 8, 2012
  • EU: March 16, 2012[1]
Microsoft Windows, OS X
  • NA: April 20, 2012
  • EU: May 18, 2012 (PC)
  • EU: May 25, 2012 (OS X)
Nintendo Switch
  • WW: May 14, 2019[2]
Genre(s)Action-adventure, hack and slash
Mode(s)Single-player, multiplayer

Blades of Time (ブレイズ オブ タイム, Bureizu obu Taimu) is an action-adventure hack-and-slash video game developed by Gaijin Entertainment and published by Konami and Iceberg Interactive for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and Mac OS X.[3] The game is a reboot/sequel to Gaijin Entertainment's past work, X-Blades.[4] Blades of Time was released in North America on March 6, 2012, in Japan and Australia on March 8, 2012, and in Europe on March 16, 2012. The Windows and OS X versions were announced at a later date, originally for April 18,[5] before the release date was pushed back to April 20, 2012.[6] A Nintendo Switch version was released in Europe and North America on May 14, 2019.[7] In the English version, the lead character is voiced by Miranda Raison.

Gameplay

Blades of Time features an ability called "Time Rewind", which lets the player turn back time and produces a clone that replicates the last actions the protagonist Ayumi made[3] and is vital in solving puzzles and fighting hordes of enemies.[citation needed] The game also features a "Dash" ability which can instantly close the distance between Ayumi and her enemies, as well as travel quickly using environmental features.[citation needed] As the game progresses, Ayumi can unlock more than 40 sets of skills, including attacks and combos, as well as the powerful Order and Chaos forms of magic.[citation needed] The game also offers both a co-op campaign and PvP features.[citation needed]

Plot

A dual sword-wielding treasure hunter named Ayumi (アユミ, Ayumi) finds herself stuck on a mysterious and dangerous island. While rich with bounty, the island is also caught in the throes of Chaos magic. Ayumi soon discovers that it is also the home of thousands of long-held secrets, including special powers and abilities that she can gain for herself. Using everything she can, she must find a way to defeat armies of menacing villains and a multitude of treacherous traps in order to break free of the possessed island's grasp.[citation needed]

Reception

Reception
Review scores
PublicationScore
NSPCPS3Xbox 360
DestructoidN/AN/AN/A6/10[8]
EGMN/AN/AN/A6.5/10[9]
EurogamerN/AN/AN/A5/10[10]
FamitsuN/AN/A32/40[11]32/40[11]
Game InformerN/AN/A4.5/10[12]4.5/10[12]
GameRevolutionN/AN/AN/AStarStarHalf star[13]
GameSpotN/AN/A6/10[14]6/10[14]
GameTrailersN/AN/AN/A4.9/10[15]
GameZoneN/AN/A3.5/10[16]N/A
OXM (US)N/AN/AN/A6/10[17]
PSMN/AN/A6/10[18]N/A
The Digital FixN/AN/A4/10[19]N/A
Aggregate score
Metacritic38/100[20]63/100[21]53/100[22]52/100[23]

The game received "mixed" reviews on Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, but received "generally unfavorable" reviews on the Nintendo Switch, according to the review aggregation website Metacritic.[21][22][23][20] In Japan, Famitsu gave the PS3 and Xbox 360 versions a score of all four eights for a total of 32 out of 40.[11]

Blades of Time for Nintendo Switch took 3rd place in the list of 15 Worst Reviewed Games of 2019 according to IGN.[24]

References

  1. ↑ Ishaan (February 21, 2012). "Ayumi Picks Up A British Accent For Blades of Time". Curse, Inc.. http://www.siliconera.com/2012/02/21/ayumi-picks-up-a-british-accent-for-blades-of-time/. 
  2. ↑ Sal Romano (May 2, 2019). "SWITCH Blades of Time remaster coming to Switch on May 14". https://gematsu.com/2019/05/blades-of-time-remaster-coming-to-switch-on-may-14. ,
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Ishaan (June 9, 2011). "Konami's Blades of Time Has Neat "Time Rewind" Feature To Clone Yourself". Curse, Inc.. http://www.siliconera.com/2011/06/09/konamis-blades-of-time-has-neat-time-rewind-feature-to-clone-yourself/. 
  4. ↑ Belin, Justin (August 26, 2011). "Blades of Time Seeks to Keep the Good of X-Blades (Thong) and Do Away With the Bad (Everything Else)". 2farmedia. http://www.gamesabyss.com/blades-of-chaos-seeks-to-keep-the-good-of-x-blades-thong-and-do-away-with-the-bad-everything-else/. 
  5. ↑ Usher, William (March 22, 2012). "Blades Of Time Coming To PC, Mac On April 18th". https://www.cinemablend.com/games/Blades-Time-Coming-PC-Mac-April-18th-40711.html. 
  6. ↑ "Blades of Time". Valve. https://store.steampowered.com/app/208670/Blades_of_Time/. 
  7. ↑ Comments: 1, rawmeatcowboy | (14 May 2019). "Classic Hack 'n' Slash Blades of Time Launches on Switch" (in en-US). https://gonintendo.com/stories/335295-classic-hack-n-slash-blades-of-time-launches-on-switch. 
  8. ↑ Sterling, Jim (March 22, 2012). "Review: Blades of Time (X360)". Enthusiast Gaming. https://www.destructoid.com/review-blades-of-time-224347.phtml. 
  9. ↑ Carsillo, Ray (March 22, 2012). "EGM Review: Blades of Time (X360)". EGMNow (EGM Media, LLC). http://www.egmnow.com/articles/reviews/egm-review-blades-of-time/. Retrieved May 9, 2018. 
  10. ↑ Donlan, Christian (March 16, 2012). "Blades of Time Review (Xbox 360)". Gamer Network. https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2012-03-16-blades-of-time-review. 
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 Romano, Sal (February 28, 2012). "Famitsu Review Scores: Issue 1213". https://gematsu.com/2012/02/famitsu-review-scores-issue-1213. 
  12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 Cork, Jeff (March 21, 2012). "Blades of Time (PS3, X360)". Game Informer (GameStop). http://www.gameinformer.com/games/blades_of_time/b/ps3/archive/2012/03/21/blades-of-time-review-a-trip-to-dullsville-with-the-worst-possible-guide.aspx. Retrieved May 8, 2018. 
  13. ↑ Kuulei N. (March 28, 2012). "Blades of Time Review (X360)". CraveOnline. http://www.gamerevolution.com/review/54935-blades-of-time-review. 
  14. ↑ 14.0 14.1 GameSpot staff (March 16, 2012). "Blades of Time Review (PS3, X360)". CBS Interactive. https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/blades-of-time-review/1900-6366684/. 
  15. ↑ GameTrailers (March 28, 2012). "Blades of Time - Review". Alphabet Inc.. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e8fwBTK9ge4. 
  16. ↑ Workman, Robert (March 29, 2012). "Blades of Time review (PS3)". https://www.gamezone.com/reviews/blades-of-time-review/. 
  17. ↑ Osborn, Chuck (March 29, 2012). "Blades of Time review". Official Xbox Magazine (Future US). http://www.oxmonline.com/blades-time-review. Retrieved May 8, 2018. 
  18. ↑ "Review: Blades of Time". PlayStation: The Official Magazine (Future plc) (58): 85. May 2012. 
  19. ↑ Howard, Luciano (March 26, 2012). "Blades of Time Review (PS3)". Poisonous Monkey. https://www.thedigitalfix.com/gaming/content/777/blades-of-time/. 
  20. ↑ 20.0 20.1 "Blades of Time for Switch Reviews". Red Ventures. https://www.metacritic.com/game/blades-of-time/critic-reviews/?platform=nintendo-switch. 
  21. ↑ 21.0 21.1 "Blades of Time for PC Reviews". Red Ventures. https://www.metacritic.com/game/blades-of-time/critic-reviews/?platform=pc. 
  22. ↑ 22.0 22.1 "Blades of Time for PlayStation 3 Reviews". Red Ventures. https://www.metacritic.com/game/blades-of-time/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-3. 
  23. ↑ 23.0 23.1 "Blades of Time for Xbox 360 Reviews". Red Ventures. https://www.metacritic.com/game/blades-of-time/critic-reviews/?platform=xbox-360. 
  24. ↑ Adler, Matthew (2019-12-04). "The 15 Worst Reviewed Games of 2019" (in en). https://www.ign.com/articles/2019/12/04/the-15-worst-reviewed-games-of-2019. 
  • MobyGames is a commercial database website that catalogs information on video games and the people and companies behind them via crowdsourcing. This includes over 300,000 games for hundreds of platforms.[1] Founded in 1999, ownership of the site has changed hands several times. It has been owned by Atari SA since 2022.

Features

Edits and submissions to the site (including screenshots, box art, developer information, game summaries, and more) go through a verification process of fact-checking by volunteer "approvers".[2] This lengthy approval process after submission can range from minutes to days or months.[3] The most commonly used sources are the video game's website, packaging, and credit screens. There is a published standard for game information and copy-editing.[4] A ranking system allows users to earn points for contributing accurate information.[5]

Registered users can rate and review games. Users can create private or public "have" and "want" lists, which can generate a list of games available for trade with other registered users. The site contains an integrated forum. Each listed game can have its own sub-forum.

History

Logo used until March 2014

MobyGames was founded on March 1, 1999, by Jim Leonard and Brian Hirt, and joined by David Berk 18 months later, the three of which had been friends since high school.[6][7] Leonard had the idea of sharing information about computer games with a larger audience. The database began with information about games for IBM PC compatibles, relying on the founders' personal collections. Eventually, the site was opened up to allow general users to contribute information.[5] In a 2003 interview, Berk emphasized MobyGames' dedication to taking video games more seriously than broader society and to preserving games for their important cultural influence.[5]

In mid-2010, MobyGames was purchased by GameFly for an undisclosed amount.[8] This was announced to the community post factum , and the site's interface was given an unpopular redesign.[7] A few major contributors left, refusing to do volunteer work for a commercial website.{{Citation needed|date=June 2025} On December 18, 2013, MobyGames was acquired by Jeremiah Freyholtz, owner of Blue Flame Labs (a San Francisco-based game and web development company) and VGBoxArt (a site for fan-made video game box art).[9] Blue Flame Labs reverted MobyGames' interface to its pre-overhaul look and feel,[10] and for the next eight years, the site was run by Freyholtz and Independent Games Festival organizer Simon Carless.[7]

On November 24, 2021, Atari SA announced a potential deal with Blue Flame Labs to purchase MobyGames for $1.5 million.[11] The purchase was completed on 8 March 2022, with Freyholtz remaining as general manager.[12][13][14] Over the next year, the financial boost given by Atari led to a rework of the site being built from scratch with a new backend codebase, as well as updates improving the mobile and desktop user interface.[1] This was accomplished by investing in full-time development of the site instead of its previously part-time development.[15]

In 2024, MobyGames began offering a paid "Pro" membership option for the site to generate additional revenue.[16] Previously, the site had generated income exclusively through banner ads and (from March 2014 onward) a small number of patrons via the Patreon website.[17]

See also

  • IGDB – game database used by Twitch for its search and discovery functions

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Sheehan, Gavin (2023-02-22). "Atari Relaunches The Fully Rebuilt & Optimized MobyGames Website". https://bleedingcool.com/games/atari-relaunches-the-fully-rebuilt-optimized-mobygames-website/. 
  2. ↑ Litchfield, Ted (2021-11-26). "Zombie company Atari to devour MobyGames". https://www.pcgamer.com/zombie-company-atari-to-devour-mobygames/. 
  3. ↑ "MobyGames FAQ: Emails Answered § When will my submission be approved?". Blue Flame Labs. 30 March 2014. http://www.mobygames.com/info/faq7#g1. 
  4. ↑ "The MobyGames Standards and Practices". Blue Flame Labs. 6 January 2016. http://www.mobygames.com/info/standards. 
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Miller, Stanley A. (2003-04-22). "People's choice awards honor favorite Web sites". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. 
  6. ↑ "20 Years of MobyGames" (in en). 2019-02-28. https://trixter.oldskool.org/2019/02/28/20-years-of-mobygames/. 
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 Plunkett, Luke (2022-03-10). "Atari Buys MobyGames For $1.5 Million". https://kotaku.com/mobygames-retro-credits-database-imdb-atari-freyholtz-b-1848638521. 
  8. ↑ "Report: MobyGames Acquired By GameFly Media". Gamasutra. 2011-02-07. https://www.gamedeveloper.com/game-platforms/report-mobygames-acquired-by-gamefly-media. 
  9. ↑ Corriea, Alexa Ray (December 31, 2013). "MobyGames purchased from GameFly, improvements planned". http://www.polygon.com/2013/12/31/5261414/mobygames-purchased-from-gamefly-improvements-planned. 
  10. ↑ Wawro, Alex (31 December 2013). "Game dev database MobyGames getting some TLC under new owner". Gamasutra. https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/game-dev-database-mobygames-getting-some-tlc-under-new-owner. 
  11. ↑ "Atari invests in Anstream, may buy MobyGames". November 24, 2021. https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2021-11-24-atari-invests-in-anstream-may-buy-mobygames. 
  12. ↑ Rousseau, Jeffrey (2022-03-09). "Atari purchases Moby Games". https://www.gamesindustry.biz/atari-purchases-moby-games. 
  13. ↑ "Atari Completes MobyGames Acquisition, Details Plans for the Site's Continued Support". March 8, 2022. https://www.atari.com/atari-completes-mobygames-acquisition-details-plans-for-the-sites-continued-support/. 
  14. ↑ "Atari has acquired game database MobyGames for $1.5 million" (in en-GB). 2022-03-09. https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/atari-has-acquired-game-database-mobygames-for-1-5-million/. 
  15. ↑ Stanton, Rich (2022-03-10). "Atari buys videogame database MobyGames for $1.5 million". https://www.pcgamer.com/atari-buys-videogame-database-mobygames-for-dollar15-million/. 
  16. ↑ Harris, John (2024-03-09). "MobyGames Offering “Pro” Membership". https://setsideb.com/mobygames-offering-pro-membership/. 
  17. ↑ "MobyGames on Patreon". http://www.patreon.com/mobygames. 
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