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Bleach: The Blade of Fate

First seen: 15 october 2007

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Great Deal: $8.30

  • User Score (27)
    8.6 8.6 from 27 reviewers
  • Expert Score (63)
    7.9 7.9 from 63 reviewers
  • Gameplay (22)
    9.3 9.3 from 22 reviewers
  • Graphics (27)
    8.9 8.9 from 27 reviewers
  • Sound (23)
    8.6 8.6 from 23 reviewers
  • Storyline (2)
    8.8 8.8 from 2 reviewers
  • Multiplayer (7)
    7.5 7.5 from 7 reviewers
  • Control (4)
    9.5 9.5 from 4 reviewers
  • Addiction (5)
    9.7 9.7 from 5 reviewers
  • Lifespan (2)
    8.6 8.6 from 2 reviewers
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Pros & Cons

  • loads of character voices, huge cast, amazing 2 d sprites, touch screen hot keys, amusing action
  • vastly unbalanced characters, spotty ai at points, repetitive character phrases

From the multi-awarded anime series, Bleach, which has been featured on the Adult Swim program of Cartoon Network, creators Sega have come up with a T-rated game version for fans to enjoy. The story is centered on the life of Ichigo Kurosaki, a young boy who can see spirits and grew up to become a supernaturally powerful Soul Reaper.

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In the game, Bleach: The Blade of Fate, players can choose from the 28 characters of the original series to play with up to four players locked in multi-player…

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From the multi-awarded anime series, Bleach, which has been featured on the Adult Swim program of Cartoon Network, creators Sega have come up with a T-rated game version for fans to enjoy. The story is centered on the life of Ichigo Kurosaki, a young boy who can see spirits and grew up to become a supernaturally powerful Soul Reaper.

Description

In the game, Bleach: The Blade of Fate, players can choose from the 28 characters of the original series to play with up to four players locked in multi-player mode using the Wi-Fi Connection of Nintendo DS. There are five exciting game modes with two bonus modes which players can unlock. Players can also customize their hand of Spirit Cards in order to fine-tune their play. The cinematic graphics also allow full appreciation of the variety of fighting arenas players can switch from. This game is an exciting challenge for fans of the anime series and of the fighting game genre alike.

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  • Reviews of Bleach: The Blade of Fate

  1. Bleach: The Blade of Fate

    Reviewer: Gamer 2.0
    15 October 2007
    Overall 7
    7.4
    Gameplay 7
    7.0
    Graphics 9
    9.0
    Sound 7
    7.0
     

    Once again, the developers at Treasure have done a hell of a job on nearly every aspect with this title. They've created a good game and a solid gameplay system they can be proud of. While some of the mechanics remain questionable, it gives the game some unique depth and value, and that's what every great fighting game has. It's safe to say Bleach is the best fighting game on the DS but nothing like a console game. Read more

  2. Bleach: The Blade of Fate

    Reviewer: Auracore MediaWorks
    2 January 2008
    Overall 8
    8.3
    Gameplay 9
    8.5
    Graphics 8
    8.0
    Sound 8
    8.0
    Addiction 9
    8.5
     

    Unless you’ve imported the Jump Superstar games from Japan, the DS has been pretty starved for a good fighter. Enter Bleach: The Blade of Fate. The game delivers great gameplay and superb graphics with plenty of single player game modes like arcade, versus, and challenge. Add in a plethora of multiplayer options, and you’ve got a great game that will appeal to fans and strangers of the Bleach franchise. What more could you ask for in a pocket fighter? Read more

  3. Bleach: The Blade of Fate

    Reviewer: Fragland
    11 March 2008
    Overall 8
    8.1
    Gameplay 8
    8.0
    Graphics 8
    8.2
    Sound 8
    8.3
    Storyline 7
    7.4
     

    Honestly I'm not really into all the manga-nonsense and also the adventurous life of the rusty main character Ichigo Kurosaki can't interest me one bit. What I do know is that the DS finally has a fight game it can be proud of; good visuals and sound, accessible but at the same time deep gameplay, a lot of content and a reasonable multiplayer. In short: food for anyone longing for a portable fight. Read more

  4. Bleach: The Blade of Fate

    Reviewer: Kidzworld
    31 March 2008
    Overall 10
    10
     

    If you're aBleachfan you need to quit reading and goget a copy, now. If you aren't a Bleach fan, it's still anincredibly awesomefighting gamewith tons of options, strategy and characters. It also has downloadable multiplayer so yourfriendsdon't even need a copy and internet multiplayer so you can challenge people all over the world. It's packedfull of funand is a seriouslysweet game! Read more

  5. 'Bleach: The Blade of Fate' Review (DS)

    Reviewer: Killer Betties
    3 May 2009
    Overall 0
    0.4
     

    Handheld fighters aren't usually that well-done, as the controls just aren't as fluid as they need to be for you to be able to throw some powerful moves down against your AI foes, and they just don't make for a good time in general. After the solid effort Bleach put forward on the Wii, perhaps it's only natural for Bleach to equally do well on the Nintendo DS…and even better at that. So what makes this Bleach fighter one DS fans should have in their collection? Read more

  1. Bleach: The Blade of Fate Review (DS)

    Reviewer: dirigiblebill, Boomtown
    4 July 2008

    Been playing it regularly since writing that review. Definitely worth the cash :) Read more

  2. Blade of Fate

    Reviewer: PriceGrabber
    8 June 2008
    Overall 8
    8.0
     

    Bleach: Blade of Fate is a traditional 2D style fighter based on the manga/anime series Bleach. Fans of the series will probably enjoy the game, but anyone unfamiliar with it should still get a lot out of the excellent gameplay. The game plays like most 2D fighters, with 2-4 players fighting it out on multi-tier stages based on locations in the series. The graphics are very nice for a handheld, and all the characters are voiced by the show's cast. Online play is also... Read more

  3. Bleach: Blade of Fate - Best DS Fighting Game Ever.

    Reviewer: Shopping.com
    25 March 2008
    Overall 10
    10
     

    Bleach: Blade of Fate (BoF) is probably the best fighting DS game out there right now. So even if yo Read more

  4. Reviewer: Epinions
    21 October 2007
    Overall 8
    8.0
     

    No Bleach isn’t about doing laundry it’s an action anime show that appears on Cartoon Networks late night adult swim. It looks like CN is going to be giving it a break starting this week so seeing how I might be going a few months without any Bleach I ... Read more

  5. Bleach:blade of fate

    Reviewer: bleached_ichigo, GamePro.com
    16 October 2007
    Overall 6
    6.0
     

    this was an awesome game the female characters didn't suck that bad so it was really good. i beat it in a couple of days so it wasn't a big challenge for me but the graphics are sweet on some of the stuff. it doesn't have all pixel characters so it wasn't as much of a migrane to look at. the only problem, not enough clarification on the buttons a nd what they do Read more

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