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BladeShield

Survive wave after wave of enemy AI bots in this intergalactic VR game. Switch between shield and blade with the click of a button, charge up your light blade by blocking incoming laser bolts, and unleash a powerful EMP blast!

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Developer
Rank17, Silicon Storm
Publisher
Rank17
Release
November 28, 2016
9 years and 249 days ago
Steam Reviews
Positive26 reviews92.3%

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About the Game

BladeShield is an action-packed, VR sci-fi game that makes full use of room-scale VR and tracked controllers. Use your military grade BladeShields to fight off successive waves of rogue A.I. enemies -- including sawbots, blaster bots, and mega turrets. Charge up your BladeShields to unleash a devastating EMP blast! How long can you last in this futuristic survival game?


  • Wield a killer combination of lethal energy blade and proton shield.
  • Slice and dice your way through unending waves of A.I. enemies.
  • Fight against droves of murderous machines -- including sawbots, blaster bots, jump bots, and mega turrets.
  • Customize the look of your electroluminescent light blades.
  • Charge up to unleash devastating EMP blasts!
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