Bladestorm has a unique flavour, and it's one that takes a while to really settle in. But, once you get into its rhythm it has just the right mix of history and fantasy elements so that it does respect to one of the most fascinating periods of historical conflict, while letting you have some fun with it too.

Bladestorm: Nightmare's vast battlefields only become truly welcoming once you're embedded deep within its progression system, but those who are on the lookout for a bit of tactical action will definitely want to test their mettle as a mercenary all the same. While combat's never spectacular, and the game isn't quite as strategic as it perhaps promises to be at first glance, it's still easy to get lost in this historical hack-'em-up's rewarding gameplay loop.

Bladestorm Nightmare gives us the chance to enjoy the game once again, with graphical enhancements and a new plot that adds certain elements to the game. Unfortunately, it has English text, unlike the original game which came with Spanish subtitles. However, it's a game to think about for newcomers as well as old players.

Entertaining for a time but it will ends up becoming stale if your session goes on too long.

Even had Bladestorm: Nightmare came out several years ago on PS3 I don't think I would have enjoyed it much. But, for those who like Dynasty Warrior-esque games and want more unit control and strategy, Bladestorm is worth checking out.

The update of the original Bladestorm simply does not work. With poor A.I., lots of problems with the in-game camera and shallow strategy options, Bladestom: Nightmare can truly become a bad dream.

Bladestorm Nightmare is neither interesting to play nor good looking in any way, shape, or form. There are books that offer more visceral medieval combat than this. Seek those out and do anything else with your PS4.