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Blades of Thunder was a Game Boy Advance release from 2000, though I don't recall the developer offhand. It arrived during a time when the handheld was filling up with action games trying to capture that classic arcade feel.

You control a lone warrior navigating a series of side scrolling stages. Your main goal is to fight through each level, defeating the enemies that pour in from both sides of the screen. The combat relies on your sword for close attacks and a secondary weapon, like a throwing axe, for hitting distant foes. You move screen by screen, clearing out all the enemies in one area before you can advance to the next. The pacing is fast, and the difficulty can be unforgiving, demanding quick reflexes to parry and counter the constant onslaught. It feels like a relentless test of your timing and aggression.