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Blade Master is a one-of-a-kind hack 'n' slash brawler from Irem. In addition to phenomenal enemy design and pixel art, it features an atypical combat engine that emphasizes parries, ripostes, and strange projectile aerial attacks.
Blade Master is the only brawler (and one of the only games ever) that doesn't tell you anything about the story until after you've beaten it. Only this game and King of Dragons completely lack combos.
Blade Master is an excellent weapons-based brawler that always gets compared to Golden Axe, which is stupid because its combat is really unique. It emphasizes parrying and aerial splash attacks above all else. The pixel art is gorgeous and masterfully shaded. The music is so-so. The enemies and bosses are great but are re-used too often.
