Name:	Blades of Vengeance
Author/Vendor:	Beam Software/Electronic Arts
Released:	1993
Type:	Action
Language:	English
Premise:	Beam Software's stab at a Rastan clone has you playing your pick of three fighters (valkyrie, barbarian, wizard) as you side-scroll your way through hordes of enemies on a mystic quest for the usual bearded deity.
Impressions:	A fantasy-themed platformer that rises above the crowd due to its excellent graphics and sound. It's too bad that the gameplay is only passable at best. Think of it as a 2D Golden Axe, and you'll begin to get the picture.
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Recommended Emu:	KGen 98