Once upon a time, a delicate equilibrium existed between humans and demons. Despite occasional discord, both factions labored to uphold their dearly attained peace. This equilibrium shattered when the sovereign of all demons, the "Nine-tailed Fox" arose, rallying demonkind to sow chaos across the mortal realm. Embark on a journey in a chaotic world, confronting a myriad of demons, and seeking a path to reclaim peace. Through a series of adventures, piece together the truth behind the mystery and forge a path to restoration...

Yasha: Legends of the Demon Blade delivers exactly what you'd expect

Yasha: Legends of the Demon Blade is a Japanese-style roguelite RPG set in the Edo period. The game features a traditional fantasy world, combined with an exhilarating combo-based combat. Long ago, a delicate balance was maintained between humans and demons. Although there were occasional small conflicts, they still coexisted in peace. However, one day, the ruler of the demons, the Nine-Tailed Fox, descended, leading an army of malevolent spirits to invade the human world. In this chaotic era, a journey to exterminate these demons begins. Restore peace through the endless cycle of reincarnation, and uncover the truth hidden behind the events that unfold.

For lovers of Japanese hack 'n' slash games, Yasha: Legends of the Demon Blade delivers exactly what you'd expect from the genre. It looks good, it has a cracking soundtrack... but I couldn't help feeling I was just going through the motions. I never felt truly invested in the characters or the story. And, in an overcrowded genre, a good solid narrative is pretty much the main aspect that will drawn you in and keep you playing.

Personally I found it too be a little too repetitive and predictable to warrant being a game I'd want to return to.

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Nick Smithson