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Beard Blade

Beard Blade is an action-packed 2D platformer for PC inspired by 16-bit legends! Play as the gallant Branson a.k.a. "Beard Blade" as he strives to reclaim the town's stolen goods and uncover the truth behind a…

20 July 2021

Beard Blade is an adventure developed by Glovebox Games, released 20 July 2021 on PC (Microsoft Windows). The main story takes about 6 hrs to finish.

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What Beard Blade is

Beard Blade is an adventure game developed by Glovebox Games and released in 2021. It is available on PC (Microsoft Windows) only. It runs on GameMaker Studio 2.

The premise, in the publisher's words

Branson’s adventure begins when a crew of thieves ransack his farm and make off into the night with his livestock. After stowing away on their parting ship, Branson finds himself stranded on a strange island littered with dangerous creatures and priceless treasure. Equipped with nothing but a shapeshifting beard, Branson sets out to reclaim his stuff, thwart The Smuglins, and return home.
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How it plays

It is played from a side view perspective. Its themes are action. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component.

How long it takes, and what that costs

The main story runs about 6 hrs.

What it launched against

Beard Blade launched on 20 July 2021, within three weeks of The Forgotten City, Death's Door, Black Book and Doki Doki Literature Club Plus!.

Released around the same time: The Forgotten City, Death's Door, Black Book, Doki Doki Literature Club Plus!.

Official trailer

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Sourced from the publisher’s YouTube channel.

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Quick answers

Beard Blade — frequently asked questions

When did Beard Blade come out?
Beard Blade was released on 20 July 2021 for PC (Microsoft Windows).
How long does it take to beat Beard Blade?
The main story of Beard Blade takes around 6 hrs.

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