Infinity Blade is an action RPG for iOS developed by ChAIR Entertainment and Epic Games, released via the App Store on 9 December 2010. It was the first iOS game powered by Unreal Engine 3 and became the fastest-grossing app in iOS history, generating $1.6 million in sales within four days.
Since its release, Infinity Blade has received three major updates and widespread critical acclaim. A sequel, Infinity Blade II, was announced on 4 October 2011, and released on 1 December 2011, followed by a third installment, Infinity Blade III, on 24 September 2013. The game's dialogue is presented in a fictional language, Pangean, accompanied by English subtitles.
A sequel to the game, Infinity Blade II, was released on 1 December 2011.
On 21 February 2024, a fan-made port of Infinity Blade was released on the Internet Archive. The anonymous creators introduced enhancements, including a launch screen, improved lighting, and upgraded textures.
Gameplay[]
The game features a cyclical narrative where the player ascends a castle to face the immortal antagonist, the God King, later revealed as Raidriar. Each time the player is defeated, the cycle restarts, with the player assuming the role of the descendant of their previous character. Enemies become progressively more challenging with each cycle, known as Bloodlines, and each restart is referred to as a Rebirth.
Movement is scripted rather than joystick-based. Players tap highlighted points to navigate between areas and can search rooms for treasures and potions by swiping the screen to move the camera.
The primary game mechanic is one-on-one combat (known as the Aegis forms) with enemies encountered throughout the castle. The player controls the character's weapon by swiping across the screen. Players can touch the bottom left or right side of the screen to dodge attacks, or the bottom center of the screen to block attacks with a shield, which breaks if the player's shield stat depletes. Finally, players may parry incoming attacks by performing an intercepting sword move, swiping either with or opposite the direction of the attack. Each of these three counters leaves the enemy stunned and vulnerable to counterattacks for a short period of time.
Players may also use two special abilities, both of which require time to recharge after use. Tapping the icon on the top left unleashes the Super Attack, which stuns the opponent temporarily, allowing the player to attack the enemy. Spells, which are enabled by using rings, can be activated by tapping the icon on the top right and then drawing the spell's symbol.
The core mechanic is one-on-one combat, or Aegis forms, against enemies within the castle. Players swipe the screen to control their weapon, tap to dodge or block attacks with a shield, or parry by swiping in the opposite direction of an enemy’s attack. Successful counters temporarily stun the enemy, leaving them open to counterattacks.
Two special abilities enhance combat:
- Super Attack: Tapping the top-left icon stuns the opponent temporarily, allowing a flurry of attacks.
- Spells: Activated via rings, spells require tracing a symbol after tapping the top-right icon.
When an enemy is stunned or their chain is broken, the player can deal significant damage. If the enemy recovers, the player must rely on scratch attacks, dealing only one-fifth of their total damage.
The game incorporates role-playing elements, with an experience system to level up the player and their equipment, including weapons, armor, shields, helmets, and rings. Equipment has unique properties and can be mastered for increased sell value, though mastering reduces future experience gain by one-fifth. Players earn skill points by leveling up or mastering items, which can be allocated to improve health, attack, shield power, or magic.
Story[]
The narrative of Infinity Blade I follows Siris as he repeatedly battles the God King in a cyclical quest. Initially, the player controls the Ancestor, who challenges the God King but fails. Years later, Siris, reborn and believing the Ancestor to be his father, continues the tradition of "The Sacrifice," where young men are sent to confront the God King despite its perceived futility.
Endings[]
Kill the God King[]
Killing the God King is the primary conclusion. Before dying, the God King warns, "They'll be coming for YOU now..." Siris explores the Throne Room, activates a keypad on the throne, and reveals a holographic map resembling Earth. Despite avenging his father's death, 20 years later, a new generation continues the cycle, facing a stronger God King.
Join the God King[]
During the initial cutscene, the God King offers Siris a chance to join him. Accepting this offer results in the God King declaring their alliance as unstoppable and sharing insights about other evil Deathless. This choice grants a secret achievement. Post-credits, the game resets to before the battle, with no changes to the God King’s level.
Defeat Zero Mech and Archarin[]
This ending diverges from the others. After killing the God King and unlocking a dungeon, Siris defeats Zero Mech, piloted by Archarin, a former ally who accepted the God King's immortality offer. Archarin warns, "He will be back," before dying. The game ends ambiguously, displaying "THE END?" and offering two options:
- NewGame+: Restart with retained stats and levels but no gear or money. Players can remaster items and access exclusive weapons and equipment, including the Obsidian, X-SC2, Tempest, Fusion Helmet, and Omega Armor XOS-7.
- Next Bloodline: Continue the game as if the God King were defeated. Zero Mech remains and must be fought again to access NewGame+, though this offers no additional rewards.
Each path explores different facets of Siris' journey, expanding the lore and replayability of Infinity Blade I.
Trivia[]
- Main characters were yet to receive official names in-game, including Siris and his ancestors, Raidriar (going solely by his title, the God King), and Archarin.
- The Infinity Blade logo resembles the Claymourn weapon, despite being named after the titular sword.
- Infinity Blade I was originally delisted on the iOS App Store due to maintenance costs involved in supporting newer iOS versions, and was later removed completely as a result of the Epic v. Apple dispute. This applies to all titles in the series.
Dialogue
- Prologue
- Before battle with The Dark Knight
- The God King: Welcome. It has been many centuries since a mortal has dared challenge me. I commend you for your bravery. Tell me, Hero... what do you call yourself?
- First Ancestor: I am the voice of freedom - and I will end your tyranny and bring peace to this land!
- The God King: Mwa-ha-ha! A bold reply - and one of the most entertaining I’ve yet heard. You will do nicely.
- After being disarmed by The Dark Knight
- The God King: Enough. You are a cunning warrior, and fight with strength and skill. We have found our catalyst. (summons the Infinity Blade)
- The God King: The Infinity Blade. The god killer. It took me millennia to find this, to unravel its secrets. Finally, after all this time, I can begin ... (stabs Ancestor)
- The God King: The blade has tasted your blood, and now contains your essence, your prowess. Ah... a strong bloodline indeed - your progeny will serve me well. (Talks to The Dark Knight) Continue to seed the legends. Call upon me when the bloodline has matured again, and I will return. In the coming storm, this blade is our only hope of dominion.
- Face the God King
- Before battle
- The God King: Most impressive. You have defeated my champions, but now you face the true test. (jumps from his throne) Prepare to meet your doom!
- Defeated by the God King
- The God King: (knocks Siris back (excluding third phase of battle)) No mere mortal can defeat one of the Deathless! (grabs Siris) Had you been a more worthy adversary, you might have made a valuable ally - but no matter. (stabs Siris) Instead, you will serve another purpose. Perhaps your descendants will fare better.
- At 1/3 health diminished
- The God King: Grraah! Of all those who dared to face me, you are the first to prove worthy. So, I offer you a choice, noble warrior - join me, and learn the true meaning of power. You need not perish this day.
- Join the God King (choice)
- The God King: Excellent - you have chosen wisely. I was once a mere mortal, as you are now - but as you will come to learn, there are more powerful beings in this world than I. Deathless ones who have grown too powerful, too corrupt - together we will vanquish them all.
- Fight the God King (choice)
- The God King: Impudent child! How dare you refuse the will of the Deathless! You will now feel the full power of my wrath!
- At 2/3 health diminished
- (knocks Siris back and leaps towards him continuing battle)
- After battle
- The God King: Gwaugh... Impossible! I am... Immortal...! You... (cough)... you don't know what you've done. This world contains.. far greater danger... than you could imagine. (cough)... They'll be coming for YOU now...
- Ending sequence
- Before battle with Kuero
- Kuero: Foolish mortal! You have sealed your doom in coming here!
- Before battle with Ealoseum
- Ealoseum: "He's found a way, hasn't he?"
- Siris: "Who are you? Why are you imprisoned here?"
- Ealoseum: "The blade you hold... Do you know what it means? What it's capable of? No... I see you are merely a puppet. Come then — it is time for one of us to truly die."
- Before battle with the Zero Mech
- Zero Mech: You have entered the sacred chamber of your God. You have fulfilled your purpose. Return the blade and accept death as your reward. (Jumps down)
- Before battle with Archarin
- Archarin: Heh - the bloodline has indeed grown strong. You are most impressive.
- Siris: Wha... Who are you?
- Archarin: Our kin have served the God King well. We have tempered the Blade, and proven its power by killing the Deathless imprisoned here.
- Siris: WHO ARE YOU!!!
- Archarin: I was... chosen. Offered a choice. I chose to serve - to taste immortality, to unlock the power of the sword and return it to our Master.
- Siris: The God King is dead - killed by this very blade!
- Archarin: Hmph. You are fool, blind to the truth of the world around you.
- Siris: You are a traitor! To our blood, our calling... OUR PEOPLE! This ends now!
- After battle with Archarin
- Archarin: He... He will find you. He will claim what is rightfully his. (cough) And when he gets it, he will be... unstoppable.
- Siris: When he comes - I'll be waiting.
Entities from the game manual
Locations
- Abandoned Island - Ruin (weapon)
- Arctic sea - Frozen Band (ring)
- Dark Citadel - Nexus (weapon)
- Iron Forest - Thorneblade (weapon)
- Northern Spire - Shattered Circle (ring)
- Ovo - Gladius (helmet)
- Ruins of Dakmar - Rusty Ring (ring)
- Ruins of Trataan - Khill (weapon)
- Stone Forest - The Wall (shield)
- Village of Torn - Steel Sword (weapon), Wooden Shield (shield), Steel Helm (helmet), Leather Armor (armor)
- Visillus - Royal Helm (helmet)
Individuals
- Cerebus the Impaler - The Maiden (shield)
- Jason Fleming (universe crossover reference) - Fusion Helmet (helmet), Omega Armor XOS-7 (armor)
- Nihlus - Supreme Shield (shield)
- Patrick the Wretched - Unfaithful (weapon)
Other
Device compatibility[]
- iPhone
- iPhone
- iPhone 3G
- iPhone 3GS
- iPhone 4
- iPhone 4S
- iPhone 5
- iPhone 5C
- iPhone 5S
- iPhone 6/6 Plus
- iPhone 6S/6S Plus
- iPhone 7/7 Plus
- iPhone 8/8 Plus
- iPhone X
- iPhone XR
- iPhone XS/XS Max
- iPhone 11
- iPhone 11 Pro/11 Pro Max
- iPod Touch
- iPod Touch (1st gen)
- iPod Touch (2nd gen)
- iPod Touch (3rd gen)
- iPod Touch (4th gen)
- iPod Touch (5th gen)
- iPod Touch (6th gen)
- iPad
- iPad
- iPad 2
- iPad 3
- iPad 4
- iPad Mini
Version history[]
| Version | Date | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4.3 | October 19, 2017 | Hotfix | Bonus Content - includes Deathless Kings and Arena expansion packs!
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| 1.4.2 | August 29, 2017 | Hotfix | Bonus Content - includes Deathless Kings and Arena expansion packs!
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| 1.4.1 | February 03, 2012 | Hotfix | Bonus Content - includes Deathless Kings and Arena expansion packs!
Notes:
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| 1.4 | October 04, 2011 | Content Pack | NEW! CONTENT PACK #4
ChAIR loves you, so we are giving you EVEN MORE awesome content - for free!
Infinity Blade is now better than ever! |
| 1.3.1 | June 21, 2011 | Hotfix | The 1.31 update includes the following:
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| 1.3 | May 19, 2011 | Content Pack | NEW! CONTENT PACK #3 - Infinity Blade: Arena
ChAIR loves you, so we are giving you EVEN MORE awesome content - for free!
Infinity Blade is now better than ever! |
| 1.2.1 | March 11, 2011 | Hotfix | Now optimized for iPad 2 – Includes high-resolution graphics that utilize the enhanced visual capabilities of the iPad 2. |
| 1.2 | March 02, 2011 | Content Pack | NEW! CONTENT PACK #2 - Infinity Blade: The Deathless Kings
CONTENT PACK #3 COMING SOON!!! |
| 1.1 | December 21, 2010 | Content Pack | To thank you all for making Infinity Blade so successful, we're giving you even more awesome new free stuff!
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| 1.0 | December 04, 2010 | Initial release | - |
Gallery[]
- App icons
- Beta images
- Initial release images
- Cinematic images
- Infinity Blade 'Project Sword' demo
