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Summary

Battle Blaze drops you into a medieval fantasy arena where swords, morningstars, knives and twin daggers become the tools of combat. The game’s weapon‑centric focus feels fresh, especially when you’re pitted against foes in a colosseum or on a quest to topple a sky‑bound Dark Lord.

You can pick from a roster that includes Kerrell, the avenging hero, his twin brother Lang (who only appears in Battle mode), the beast‑leader Shnouzer, the long‑reach knight Adrick, agile daggers‑wielding Tesya, and the half‑orc Lord Gustoff. Each character brings a distinct weapon set, and the final boss Autarch looms as an unplayable demon in Hero mode.

The concept shines, but the controls feel stiff and the moveset is surprisingly limited compared to other fighters of the era, which dampened the overall experience. Critics were split: scores ranged from a low 33% in SNES Force to an 82% in Electronic Games, landing the title at a modest 59% overall. In Japan, Micom BASIC Magazine still ranked it ninth in popularity in July 1992.

Development hiccups delayed the North American launch from an intended October 1993 release to January 1994, blamed on bugs, Nintendo’s approval process, and a company relocation. The Japanese cover art was illustrated by Yasushi Torisawa, adding a distinctive visual flair to the package.

Storyline

Battle Blaze is set in the kingdom of Virg, a land ruled by a mighty king who is chosen in the legendary Tournament of Champions. The tournament decides who will wear the crown, and every contender gathers to prove their worth. A demon from Hell, hungry for world domination, sends five phantoms to possess each combatant. The phantoms turn the fighters into enemies who must battle one‑on‑one, a twisted version of a battle royale. All are possessed except a single warrior. When a phantom ambushes Durill, the strongest fighter, an unknown disease strikes him. Durill defeats the phantom but collapses from mind poisoning and dies. His son Kerrel swears to avenge his father and defeat the evil demon.