GRAVITY GAME ARISE announced that it is shutting down the puzzle-solving RPG, Sacred Blade (セイクリッドブレイド) for iOS and Android on October 27, 15:00 [JST]. The game was released on May 19, 2020, and will be live for 2 years and 5 months before it shuts down.
Like with other shutdowns, Sacred Blade will be issuing refunds for the game from October 27, up until January 5, 2023, with each Jewel equating to 12 yen as of writing. Details on how to apply for refunds and eligibility will be made available at a later date.
▍Sacred Blade Shut Down Developer Notice
In a notice posted on the game’s official website, the developers say that they have made diligent efforts since the game’s launch, from development and management to improving the game the best they can. Since then the developers came to the conclusion that it will be too difficult to provide a satisfactory experience to its userbase, and have decided to shut down the game.
The developers thanked all of the players for sticking around with it and stated that they will still continue to focus on content for the game to create the best experience possible, before October 27.
▍Sacred Blade Worldview
A young boy gets chosen to become the “Saviour” of the world, to break a curse the gods set on the world several years ago. Taking up the Sacre blade, the protagonist Ares sets out with a small group of adventures to break the curse set upon the world, to bring hope that things can change.
▍Sacred Blade Gameplay
The game is a match 3 puzzle solving game where you match up the same-colored beads to create long chains and defeat your foes. The longer and more chains you create, the stronger your attacks. Characters have different elements and archetypes, making a diverse party crucial to survival, and necessitating a change in party members during each encounter. The game also features a co-op function, allowing you to play with your friends and take on raid bosses together.
Sacred Blade has a rating of 3.5 on the QooApp Game Store.
