Die by the Blade is a 1v1 weapons-focused fighter where the difference between victory and death lies in a single strike of the blade. Choose your weapon and character combination freely to define your moveset, then do battle in neon-soaked back alleys and ancient forests. Take up arms and crush your friends in local or online multiplayer, or test your skills against unknown warriors in online ranked matches. Features Master the one-hit-kill, parrying, and dodging mechanics to withstand a flurry of blows and cut down your opponents in seconds; Choose from a range of traditional Japanese blades to define your moveset and playstyle; Take on your friends or test your strength against players from around the world with our local and online 1v1 multiplayer; Hone your skills in Practice Mode, battle your way through Tournament Mode, or see where you stand in online Ranked matches; Explore a samuraipunk world through the game’s arenas: battle in the zen-like calm of a traditional Japanese temple or take the fight to the graffitied streets of the city; Make your weapon and warrior your own with in-depth customization features