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Blades of Vengeance came out for the Sega Genesis in 1993, published by Electronic Arts. It was part of that wave of side-scrolling action games that filled the library, the kind you'd rent for a weekend and try to beat in one sitting. The game doesn't have the name recognition of some other titles from that year, but it had a certain look and feel that was common for the platform.

You choose between three characters: a warrior, a sorceress, or a ranger, each with their own basic attack and a screen-clearing special move that costs health. Your goal is to fight through six levels of forests, castles, and caverns to defeat the evil dragon lord, Draxon. The gameplay is built on methodical, screen-by-screen exploration; you clear all the enemies in one area before the next section scrolls into view. Combat is straightforward, relying on your sword or bow, and you collect keys to unlock doors and find pieces of a magical blade to increase your power. The pacing is deliberate, and the difficulty is consistent, demanding careful movement and attack timing. It feels like a solid, straightforward challenge from that era, where every jump and enemy encounter requires your full attention.