Severance: Blade of Darkness, developed by Planet Moon Studios, is a dark fantasy action-adventure game that combines third-person melee combat, exploration, and RPG elements. Set in a grim medieval world, players choose one of four heroes—a knight, dwarf, amazon, or barbarian—each with unique abilities, weapons, and combat styles. The game emphasizes precise melee combat, allowing players to perform slashes, thrusts, and powerful combos against a variety of enemies, including goblins, undead, and massive bosses.
Environmental interaction is critical, with traps, cliffs, and destructible objects affecting both combat and navigation. Exploration of sprawling castles, dungeons, and wilderness areas rewards players with hidden treasures, weapons, and lore. The game features multiple camera angles, dynamic lighting, and atmospheric sound design that enhance immersion in its dark and foreboding world.
With a nonlinear progression system, players can tackle missions in different orders, and RPG mechanics allow for upgrading weapons and acquiring new skills. Challenging enemy AI, realistic physics, and large-scale boss battles require both strategy and reflexes. Severance: Blade of Darkness stands out for its deep combat system, atmospheric presentation, and enduring influence on modern action-adventure and hack-and-slash games.
Features:
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Third-person dark fantasy action-adventure gameplay.
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Four distinct playable heroes with unique abilities.
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Precise melee combat with combos and special moves.
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Exploration of castles, dungeons, and wilderness.
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Challenging enemies and massive boss battles.
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Nonlinear progression and multiple mission paths.
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Weapon upgrades and RPG-style mechanics.
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Interactive environments and traps.
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Atmospheric lighting, visuals, and sound design.
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Realistic physics and strategic combat challenges.
System Requirements:
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OS: Windows 95 / 98 / ME / 2000 / XP
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Processor: Pentium II 400 MHz or equivalent
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Memory: 64 MB RAM
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Graphics: DirectX 7 compatible with 16 MB VRAM
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DirectX: Version 7.0
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Storage: 600 MB available space
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Sound Card: DirectX compatible
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Input: Keyboard and Mouse
