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Dual Blades was a Game Boy Advance release from 2000, though I don't recall the developer offhand. It came out during that early period for the handheld, a time when developers were still figuring out what kinds of action games worked on the small screen.

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 signature mechanic is right there in the title; you wield a weapon in each hand, allowing you to attack independently to the left and right. This is crucial for managing the crowds, as you'll often be surrounded. You also collect power ups that change your blades' properties, like increasing their range or adding a projectile attack. The pacing is fast and the difficulty is relentless, demanding quick reflexes to survive the constant onslaught. It feels like a frantic, non stop battle for survival where a single mistake can end your run.