Line #8 VideoGame/BladesOfTime


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2	''Blades of Time'' is an ActionAdventure HackAndSlash game developed by Creator/GaijinEntertainment and published by Creator/{{Konami}} and Iceberg Interactive. It was released in North America on Platform/Playstation3 and Platform/Xbox360 on March 6, 2012, in Japan and Australia on March 8, 2012, and in Europe on March 16, 2012, while the [[Platform/IBMPersonalComputer PC]] version was released on April 20, 2012. It is a sequel to / SpiritualSuccessor of ''VideoGame/XBlades'', a previous Action Adventure Hack and Slash game developed by Gaijin Entertainment that also starred a sword wielding ActionGirl named Ayumi.
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4	A [[DualWielding dual sword-wielding]] treasure hunter named Ayumi finds herself stuck on a mysterious and dangerous island. While rich with bounty, the island is also caught in the throes of Chaos magic. Ayumi soon discovers that it is also the home of thousands of long-held secrets, including special powers and abilities that she can gain for herself. Using everything she can, she must find a way to defeat armies of menacing villains and a multitude of treacherous traps in order to break free of the possessed island's grasp.
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6	!!Tropes present in ''Blades of Time'':
7	* ActionAdventure: Like its predecessor, the game features the protagonist running around exploring old temple ruins while killing near limitless hordes of monsters.
8	* ActionGirl: Ayumi and Michelle, both twin-sword and gun wielding treasure hunters.
9	* {{BFS}}: Zero, Ayumi's partner, wields one.
10	* BigBad: [[spoiler:The Guildmaster/Keeper of Chaos]]
11	* BraidsOfAction: Ayumi's hairstyle consists of two braids.
12	* CleavageWindow: Michelle's outfit features one.
13	* TheDragon:
14	** The Vicar of Chaos was this to the Keeper of Chaos before he fell into magical slumber [[spoiler: but now he rather likes being in charge and [[TheStarscream is actively trying to avoid waking the Keeper up.]]]]
15	** [[spoiler:Ayumi was intended to be the Vicar's replacement (in addition to being literally a dragon), but she rejects the offer]].
16	* DragonAncestry: The game is set in Dragonland, where those with dragon ancestry once came to awaken their powers. [[spoiler: Perhaps unsurprisingly Ayumi is a descendent of the dragons herself.]]
17	* DualWielding: Ayumi wields two swords and can unlock several variations with different enhancements.
18	* DullSurprise: Ayumi seems at most only mildly perturbed at all the insanity she encounters.
19	* ExposedToTheElements: Upon entering the snowy Brutal Lands Ayumi will by default change into a relatively sensible [[MsFanservice (though still figure hugging)]] fur outfit...but the game gives you the option to switch her back to her usual {{Stripperiffic}} outfit.
20	* {{Expy}}: Ayumi is obviously based on the main character from ''X-Blades'', even sharing the same name. Her design is also reminiscent of [[Franchise/TombRaider Lara Croft]].
21	* AFormYouAreComfortableWith: The Dragon Spirit appears as Ayumi herself with reptilian eyes, wings and wearing what looks like a scaled body suit. [[spoiler: Ultimately [[SubvertedTrope subverted]] as it turns out she is Ayumi's dragon power personified and looks like Ayumi herself in her draconic form.]]
22	* HackAndSlash: Very much so. Ayumi can unlock more than 40 sets of skills, including attacks and combos.
23	* HeroicSacrifice: Subverted. [[spoiler:Dragon Ayumi stabs herself with the Keeper's sword in order to free herself from his control. She subsequently wakes up again in her human body.]]
24	-->'''Ayumi''': [[spoiler:Yeah, I'm fine. I just had to kill myself that's all.]]
25	* HybridPower: [[spoiler:Being a descendant of the dragons, Ayumi has inherited several powers, which she gains access to upon entering Dragonland.]]
26	* JigglePhysics: Ayumi's breasts will bounce around, no matter what costume she's wearing.
27	* LuckilyMyShieldWillProtectMe: Some enemies use shields, which block all incoming attacks and usually require you to make use of your time clones to flank them, or use magic attacks to overpower them. Some will arbitrarily gain a magical shield which is completely immune to melee attacks, and requires multiple clones to shoot at them to break the shield.
28	* MagicVersusScience: While the conflict between the Skyguards and the Keeper of Chaos is explicitly OrderVersusChaos it also fits this trope, as the Skyguards use laser weapons and PoweredArmor while the Chaos forces are mostly sword wielding zombies, mages and [[MagicKnight Magic Knights.]]
29	* MsFanservice: Ayumi is a gorgeous blonde young woman with glamour model curves and an outfit that bares a generous amount of skin, from her arms, thighs, cleavage, and abs.
30	* OrderVersusChaos: Dragonland is the battlefield of a war between the Skyguard (who represent order and light) and the Chaos (who represent chaos and darkness). Ayumi can also unlock powerful Order and Chaos forms of magic.
31	* PeoplePuppets: At the end of game, [[spoiler:it's revealed that the Keeper of Choas can control Ayumi's Dragon form]] due to the fact that [[spoiler:the Altars that had unlocked her powers belonged to him all along]].
32	* RedHerring: The Vicar of Chaos warns Ayumi that the Keeper of Chaos is manipulating her to awaken him [[spoiler: which is true.]] He also states that the Dragon Spirit that has been following her throughout the game is an apparition of the Keeper [[spoiler: which is not. She really is the spirit of the dragon, specifically Ayumi's dragon spirit, and while awakening Ayumi's dragon heritage is the Keeper's plan but the Spirit isn't in on it.]]
33	* SexSells: Being the spiritual successor of X-Blades, fanservice is still apparent, from the sexy cover to the tagline of "Guns. Swords. Booty?", and Ayumi's booty shorts and Skyguard costume.
34	* TheStarscream: The Vicar of Chaos [[spoiler: is opposing efforts to awake his master the Keeper so he can stay in charge.]]
35	* {{Stripperiffic}}: Ayumi's base costume is just a bra, a pair of hotpants, thigh-high stockings. And belts. A lot of belts, not that they cover much.
36	* TalkingToThemself: Ayumi has a habit of talking to herself when she's alone.
37	* TamerAndChaster: A teensy bit. Ayumi has traded in her thong from ''VideoGame/XBlades'' for some hotpants.
38	* ThirdPersonSeductress: Ayumi.
39	* ThirdPersonShooter: The game has moments of this.
40	* TimeRewindMechanic: Ayumi has an ability called "Time Rewind", which lets her turn back time and produces a clone that replicates the last actions she made. It is vital in solving puzzles and fighting hordes of enemies.
41	* TranshumanTreachery: Averted. [[spoiler:The Keeper takes control of Dragon Ayumi's body and attempts to force her to destroy her human body and fully embrace her role as his strongest warrior, but she ultimately [[HeroicWillpower overcomes]] his control and stabs herself instead, thus waking up in her human body]].
42	* VideogameDashing: Both Ayumi and Michelle have a "Dash" ability, which can instantly close the distance between enemies as well as travel quickly using environmental features.
43	* WeCanRuleTogether: [[spoiler:The Keeper continually tries to convince Ayumi to join him during the FinalBattle, but she rejects the offer]].

Context VideoGame / BladesOfTime