{"id":29418,"date":"2018-06-29T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2018-06-29T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/news\/2018\/06\/indie_crossover_fighter_blade_strangers_secures_an_august_release_date_on_switch"},"modified":"2018-06-29T11:00:00","modified_gmt":"2018-06-29T11:00:00","slug":"indie-crossover-fighter-blade-strangers-secures-an-august-release-date-on-switch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sickgaming.net\/blog\/2018\/06\/29\/indie-crossover-fighter-blade-strangers-secures-an-august-release-date-on-switch\/","title":{"rendered":"Indie Crossover Fighter Blade Strangers Secures An August Release Date On Switch"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"media_block\"><a href=\"http:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/news\/2018\/06\/indie_crossover_fighter_blade_strangers_secures_an_august_release_date_on_switch\/large.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/news\/2018\/06\/indie_crossover_fighter_blade_strangers_secures_an_august_release_date_on_switch\/small.jpg\" class=\"media_thumbnail\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/news\/2018\/06\/indie_crossover_fighter_blade_strangers_secures_an_august_release_date_on_switch\/large.jpg\" class=\"ff-og-image-inserted\"\/><\/div>\n<aside class=\"object object-youtube\">\n<div class=\"youtube\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"resize\" width=\"900\" height=\"507\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3vuqvwVyhG4?rel=0&amp;hd=1&amp;showinfo=0&amp;modestbranding=0&amp;autohide=1\" type=\"text\/html\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\">[embedded content]<\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Nicalis has confirmed that <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/nintendo-switch\/blade_strangers\"><strong>Blade Strangers<\/strong><\/a> &#8211; the upcoming indie crossover brawler &#8211; will be launching on Nintendo Switch on 28th\u00a0August.<\/p>\n<p>Developed by Studio Saizensen, Blade Strangers\u00a0is set to arrive feature-rich at launch, complete with a wide variety of online and offline gameplay modes and additional offerings. A key selling point for the title is its\u00a014-character launch roster, which will include the likes of\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/shovel_knight_treasure_trove\"><strong>Shovel Knight<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/mighty_gunvolt_burst\"><strong>Gunvolt<\/strong><\/a>, Isaac from <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/nintendo-switch\/binding_of_isaac_afterbirthplus\"><strong>The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth+<\/strong><\/a> and\u00a0Quote and Curly from <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/nintendo-switch\/cave_storyplus\">Cave Story+<\/a><\/strong><a>.<\/a><strong\/><\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s a full list of the game modes and features you can expect to enjoy:<\/p>\n<blockquote readability=\"15\">\n<p>FEATURES:<br \/>&#8211; Story Mode &#8211; experience each character\u2019s unique story<br \/>&#8211; Arcade Mode &#8211; pick a character and win matches to advance<br \/>&#8211; Challenge Mode &#8211; complete various skill challenges for each of the characters<br \/>&#8211; Survival Mode &#8211; battle against a barrage of CPU-controlled opponents<br \/>&#8211; Versus Mode &#8211; fight against friends or the CPU (with \u201cstandby\u201d option)<br \/>&#8211; Online Modes &#8211; create or search for rooms and engage in Stealth, Casual or League matches<br \/>&#8211; Tutorial &#8211; for new players to learn the basics<br \/>&#8211; Training &#8211; practice moves and combos to hone skills (with \u201cstandby\u201d option)<br \/>&#8211; Other Features &#8211; online leaderboards, screen view and control customization, player profiles, stat tracking, unlockable items (character colors, portraits, special titles)<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote><\/blockquote>\n<p>As mentioned above, the game is scheduled to launch on 28th August on Switch and will be available in both digital and physical formats for a suggested retail price of $39.99.\u00a0For a limited time, launch copies of the physical versions will also include &#8220;surprise bonus goodies&#8221; in the box.<\/p>\n<p><em>Have you been looking forward to this one?<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[embedded content] Nicalis has confirmed that Blade Strangers &#8211; the upcoming indie crossover brawler &#8211; will be launching on Nintendo Switch on 28th\u00a0August. 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