The Last Blade: Beyond The Destiny

The Last Blade: Beyond The Destiny

October 28, 2020

Fighting Nintendo Switch

Originally released on the NEOGEO POCKET in 2000, "THE LAST BLADE" is coming to Nintendo Switch™! The popular weapons-based fighting game: THE LAST BLADE, is now available in a special edition! Enjoy intense battles, an epic story, mini-games, and more! - The game features a variety of modes, including STORY …

Critic Score

72.1

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Critic Reviews (12)

A.J. Maciejewski Video Chums Oct 2020
60.0 /100

"If you have nostalgia for portable fighters then The Last Blade: Beyond the Destiny will be a welcome addition to your Switch library."

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Dustin Murphy Blast Away the Game Review Oct 2020
75.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

30.0

"Regardless, this will be a must for those that enjoy a good fighting game, but the price might be a bit steep for a re-release to some. In the end, it’s at least a nice reminder that SNK has always …"

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Farley Santos GameBlast Oct 2020
85.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

35.0

"The Last Blade: Beyond the Destiny is a portable version of the fighting series that manages to adapt its main characteristics in a smaller package. The combat system is surprisingly deep, and many interesting mechanics make the battles exciting, even …"

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Fernando Sánchez 33bits Oct 2020
70.0 /100

Graphics

68.0

Gameplay

72.0

Story

64.0

"The Last Blade: Beyond the Destiny was a Neo Geo Pocket Color fighting title and is the newest addition to the collection of Neo Geo Pocket Color titles being relaunched on Nintendo Switch. Based on the arcade SNK The Last …"

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Francis DiPersio Hey Poor Player Oct 2020
80.0 /100

"If you’re a fan of SNK’s previously-released Neo Geo Pocket ports to the eShop, don’t hesitate to pick up The Last Blade: Beyond The Destiny. Despite making a few concessions to fit onto the Neo Geo Pocket’s 8-bit framework, the …"

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Joseph Paul KeenGamer Oct 2020
75.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

30.0

"This action packed fighter will surprise fighting game fans and retro fans alike. The Last Blade: Beyond the Destiny jumps from the year 2000 on the Neo Geo Pocket Color all the way to the year 2020 on Nintendo Switch. …"

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Justin Nation Nindie Spotlight Oct 2020
65.0 /100

Graphics

45.0

Gameplay

68.0

Story

20.0

"The conversions from the Neo Geo Pocket are always interesting from the standpoint of seeing what could be pulled off on such a relatively limited portable, but their quality and staying power tends to vary wildly..."

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Spencer Legacy MonsterVine Oct 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

30.0

Story

30.0

"The Last Blade: Beyond the Destiny is a simplistic but thoroughly enjoyable fighter that makes the most of its unlockables, visuals, and soundtrack."

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Steve Baltimore oprainfall Oct 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

88.0

Gameplay

78.0

Story

82.0

"THE LAST BLADE: Beyond the Destiny gives you a lot of game for a small $5.99 price tag. It will take you quite a few hours to grind out all the unlockables, and the mini games are always fun to …"

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Tom Massey Nintendo Life Oct 2020
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

60.0

"Although The Last Blade: Beyond the Destiny is an excellent little thing, one must keep in mind that it is still a 2001 handheld fighting game, and very much of its time. On its original hardware, it was heaven-sent, but …"

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Trevor Gould Pure Nintendo Oct 2020
50.0 /100

Graphics

45.0

Gameplay

30.0

Story

20.0

"Although I still get a kick out of seeing these Neo Geo Pocket Color games on the Nintendo Switch, some fare better than others. THE LAST BLADE: Beyond the Destiny is my last choice. The combat&s;s a little too sluggish, …"

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Zachary Miller NintendoWorldReport Oct 2020
75.0 /100

Graphics

62.0

Gameplay

73.0

Story

48.0

"undefined.The usual bells and whistles are here, including a digitized manual, different NGPC skins, and a rewind feature. As in the previous games, there&s;s a distinct lack of a moves list, so you&s;ll have to resort to repeatedly opening the …"

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