No other gameplay maneuver has had as much impact on modern action games as the parry. This ultimate skill suits both aggressive and defensive playstyles, letting you stylishly tip the scales of battle unscathed. Games like Sekiro, Lies of P, and the recent Onimusha: Way of the Sword lean into that focused combat style action fans have embraced. The upcoming ReBlade: The Death Spiral looks set to join that growing catalog of top-level action games that give you the tools and the satisfaction of tearing through enemies' defenses – this time within the framework of a roguelite.

Developer ChillyRoom has created a blend of a dungeon-crawling roguelite and fast-paced action-brawler, which leans into the idea of a cunning cybernetic warrior slashing and parrying through an ever-changing setting. In our hands-on with the ReBlade: The Death Spiral demo, we got to play over two hours of varied runs. This early hands-on made for a compelling onboarding experience for a stylish isometric roguelite action game, but we hope the full game shows much more of its core strengths in action.

ReBlade: The Death Spiral's core concept centers on the steady exploration of a far-future megacity steeped in the mystique of Chinese mythology. Set in a sprawling metropolis ruled by cyborg gangs and warlords reimagined as deities and mythological figures, you play a nameless android who crawls out of the trash heap, damaged but still ready for a fight. They soon chart a path of destruction across the ruthless neon city, aiming to stop the cycle of violence and uncover the truth of their origins.

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