It's always been one of my favourite games, but after a poor commercial reception upon launch, the game has spent most of the last two decades languishing on murky abandonware sites.įortunately, the game has recently been given a second lease of life thanks to publisher SNEG, which has acquired the rights to the game and re-released it on Steam with a slightly shorter title and some much-needed quality of life features. Originally release in 2001, Severance: Blade of Darkness was an innovative hack 'n' slash RPG notable for its advanced dynamic lighting engine and brutal, challenging combat.