In closed testing on Google Play
Dual Blade
A blade in each hand. Swipe to fight.
First-person sword fighting for Android phones. Slash with both hands, read the big hit, parry it, and answer with a riposte that deals 2.5x damage.
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Free to play. Watch an optional video for a bonus, or skip it.
- Android
- Portrait
- Free to play
- 5 zones, 5 bosses
- 5 champions
- 4 weapon classes
How it plays
Hold your ground. Fight with both hands.
You stand and face each enemy head on. Your thumbs do the fighting.
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Slash
Swipe left, right, up or down. There is a blade in each hand.
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Heavy
Hold, then swipe. Heavies drain stamina for as long as you hold them.
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Block
Enemies throw quick jabs. Block them before they land.
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Parry
Big strikes are telegraphed. Parry on time for a 2.5x riposte.
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Dodge
Step left or right to get out of the way.
Features
What you'll find in Aldmere
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Enemies with a trait
Every enemy has its own signature trait. Crack armor plates with heavies. Watch out for dodgers, counter-attackers and foes that fly into a fury when hit.
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Four weapon classes
Swords are balanced. Axes are slow, with brutal heavies. Daggers are fast and land crits. Maces drain enemy stamina. Every blade has combo specials.
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Bosses that remember
Five bosses, each with a lair and special moves. The damage you deal stays between tries. Boss Keys refill over time.
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Champions ladder
Five blade-masters wait in the Nomad Camp. Beat them one by one to climb the ladder.
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Forge your gear
Find blueprints in hunts and from bosses and champions. Forge them, then upgrade up to +5.
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Your hero, your look
Build your hero in the character creator. The armor you forge is worn on your hero.
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Something every day
Open a daily chest. Work through daily and weekly quests.
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Easy to start
A story prologue, a training fight and a short guided tour get you going.
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Free, with optional ads
Free to play. Watch a rewarded video only if you want a bonus, like a revive or an extra Boss Key.
Bosses & zones
Five zones. Five bosses.
Aldmere stands at the edge of the great desert. A story prologue sets the scene. Then you take on five zones, each with its own enemies and its own boss.
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Sunken Ruins
Skeletons
Boss Bone Captain
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The Catacombs
Goblins and wraiths
Boss Grakka the War Chief
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Dwarven Forge
Rogue dwarves
Boss The Iron King
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Hellgate
Demons
Boss The Hellknight
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No spoilers
Siege of Aldmere
The Dread Legion
Boss The Dread King
Bosses remember the damage you deal
Lose a boss fight and the damage you did stays. Come back and pick up where you left off. Boss Keys let you try again, and they refill over time.
Each boss fights in its own lair and has its own special moves.
Champions of the Nomad Camp
Five blade-masters. Beat them to climb the ladder.
- Sir Aldric
- Kestrel
- Brann the Red
- Mira Vex
- The Iron Veil
Character creator
Make your hero
Male or female, with beards if you want one. Pick colours for skin, hair, eyes, cloth, trim, leather and metal. The armor you forge later is worn on your hero.
- 23faces
- 38hairstyles
- 28outfits
- 7colour groups
Gear & forge
Find it. Forge it. Wear it.
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Find
Blueprints drop in hunts, from bosses and from champions.
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Forge
Take a blueprint to the Forge and make the piece.
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Upgrade
Upgrade each piece at the Forge, all the way to +5.
- Armor sets
- Helmets
- Shoulders
- Gloves
- Boots
- Rings
Screenshots
From the current test build
Tap or click a screenshot to see it larger.
Be there on launch day
Dual Blade is in a closed test on Google Play. Join the waitlist and we'll email you when it launches.
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FAQ
Questions
Is Dual Blade free?
Yes. Dual Blade is free to play.
Are there ads?
There are optional rewarded videos. Watch one if you want a bonus, such as a revive or an extra Boss Key. If you don't want the bonus, skip the video.
Which phones can play it?
Android phones. The game plays in portrait. Exact requirements will be listed on the Google Play page.
Is there an iPhone version?
Not right now. Dual Blade is being tested on Android.
When does it come out?
There is no release date yet. The game is in a closed test on Google Play. Join the waitlist and we'll email you when it launches, or follow on Facebook for news.
What happens when I join the waitlist?
We save your email address and email you when Dual Blade launches, and about the beta. We never sell or share it. To be taken off the list, email tcvdev.games@gmail.com. The privacy policy has the details.
How does the beta work?
The beta is a closed test, and testers are added by hand. Email tcvdev.games@gmail.com with the Google account email on your Android phone, and you will be added to the test. Testing runs through Google Play, so you install the game from the Play Store like any other app. You need a Google account on your Android phone. Joining the waitlist doesn't add you to the test by itself.
Where is my progress saved?
On your phone. The game stores your progress on the device. See the privacy policy for details.
I'm a tester. Where do I send feedback?
Use the tester feedback form. Bugs, balance, anything that felt off. It all helps.
Who makes Dual Blade?
TCV Solo Studios, a one-person studio (TCV LLC). Say hello at tcvdev.games@gmail.com.