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Blood Knights
By Deck13 Interactive, released 1 Jan 2013
- Microsoft Windows
- PlayStation 3
What it is
Blood Knights is a hack-and-slash action RPG from Deck13 Interactive, released in 2013. Its story follows a legendary vampire hunter who has been turned into a vampire and must fight to restore his honor. In single-player, switch between a close-combat warrior and a crossbow-wielding vampiress; the game also supports co-op with a friend. Combat includes melee and ranged attacks, along with vampiric abilities to whirl enemies around and drain their blood. Attract and repel skills let players interact with the environment, while multiple-choice dialogue affects how the world perceives the player. The game features cut-scenes and lists 160 weapons and 40 armour elements. Blood Knights is available on Windows and PlayStation 3. Steam features include single-player, multiplayer, shared or split-screen play, full controller support, Remote Play Together, Remote Play on TV, Achievements, Trading Cards and Family Sharing. The Windows release date was November 13, 2013.
What players like, and what they don't
- Switch between two characters in single-player
- Co-op play with a friend
- Melee, ranged and vampiric attacks
- 160 weapons and 40 armour elements
- Listed platforms are Windows and PlayStation 3
- No price is listed
Who it suits
Blood Knights suits players who want a vampire-themed action RPG with melee and ranged fighting, character switching or co-op play. Its dialogue choices and environmental abilities add options beyond combat.
Blood Knights pairs hack-and-slash combat with character switching and a co-op option. Its mix of weapons, vampiric abilities and dialogue choices gives players several ways to approach its world.
