Blade Strangers [Nintendo Switch]

Developed by Studio Saizensen and published by Nicalis, Blade Strangers is a hardcore old-school fighting game for the Nintendo Switch.

A malevolent force known only as Lina is devouring data from a vast, interdimensional network of servers overseen by sentient computers called ”motes.” In desperation, the motes summon heroes from a variety of parallel game worlds to face off against each other in one-on-one combat. The tournament victor has the potential to be awakened as the Blade Stranger—the savior who can vanquish Lina and protect the motes from further harm!

The streamlined four-button control scheme makes it easy for beginners to deal out damage from day one…but the intricate combos, counters and specials give tournament-caliber players plenty of opportunities for frame counting, chain construction and hit-box science.

The battle doesn’t just confine you to the ground - take the fight upwards where destructible stages become a part of the action!

Features:

• Fighter roster includes characters from previous Studio Saizensen games (like Code of Princess and Sayonara Umihara Kawase), Nicalis games (like Cave Story+) and other surprise entrants
• Each character has three alternate color settings and their own familiar “home” stage.
• Proprietary development system transforms 3-D models and animation into 2-D spritework; every frame looks like a gorgeous anime drawing
• Online competition with minimum input lag
• Accessible controls designed to bring fresh blood to the ranks of fighting-game fans worldwide