Wulverblade (Build 7)

Roman shields and Celtic steel collide in a ferocious side-scrolling brawler set during the invasion of second-century Britannia. Wulverblade follows three northern tribal champions—Caradoc, Brennus, and Guinevere—as they resist the advancing Ninth Legion and uncover the strange power tied to their bloodline. The mood is unapologetically brutal, with splattering violence, desperate last stands, and a hand-drawn presentation that gives every battlefield the look of a savage animated epic.

Combat revolves around clearing packed screens of soldiers, beasts, and towering bosses with fast melee strings, throws, charged attacks, and weapons picked up from the ground. Each of the three fighters brings a distinct feel, encouraging players to find a favorite approach while adapting to enemies that swarm, block, charge, and attack from range. The eight-stage campaign moves through forests, forts, caves, and Roman strongholds, with escalating encounters that demand careful positioning rather than careless button-mashing. Local two-player co-op makes the chaos more entertaining and gives the tougher fights a welcome tactical edge, while dedicated arena challenges offer a harsher test for players chasing survival scores.

Its biggest strength is the sheer force of its presentation: richly detailed backdrops, fluid animation, thunderous hits, and a soundtrack that makes every clash feel larger than life. Wulverblade clearly respects arcade-era beat ’em ups such as Golden Axe and Knights of the Round, but it feels less like a museum piece thanks to its modern visual polish and demanding enemy design. Expect a compact, replayable campaign rather than a huge adventure, especially if playing alone on higher difficulties. Fans of old-school brawlers who want weighty combat, striking art, and couch co-op should find plenty to enjoy, while newcomers should be ready for a stern but fair challenge.