Scarlet Blade has been receiving a lot of attention lately, less for its gameplay mechanics than for its gratuitous use of cleavage. We take a look at the game and how we believe it's a huge step backwards for the industry. Read on and then weigh in with your thoughts in the comments.

Let me start by saying that a great deal of new games come across our desk on a regular basis. This company or that company is always trying to find some audience, some new source of income, so the new product will make a dent in the landscape and solidify its place among the hundreds of also rans.  When Areola Aeria games sent over news that they were going to launch a new free title called Scarlet Blade, I didn’t think much of it.  Hell, I didn’t even look too far into the title because a new F2P import isn’t exactly at the top of my radar these days.  Then I saw the first trailers. 

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