A conventionally styled, isometric-view action-RPG, Blade & Sword returns players to an ancient China for hack-and-slash mythological adventure in the vein of Nox, Throne of Darkness, and the classic Diablo. Players choose one of three archetypical characters -- the agile assassin, the brawny warrior, or the well-rounded long-swordsman -- and begin a 40-level adventure in which the hero will face a variety of dangerous creatures and gradually improve in skill and ability. Martial arts play a bigger role in this Asian-themed adventure than in many other action-RPGs. Combat in Blade and Sword also distinguishes itself by allowing players to create custom combination attacks, which may be employed through hotkeys or mouse-click shortcuts. Unlike Diablo, Blade & Sword supports single-player adventuring only. ~ T.J. Deci, All Game Guide