The clank of metal. The thunder of hooves. While you're in the heat of battle, it's hard to tell which men are your enemies and which are your friends. But suddenly evil has never been clearer — these soldiers aren't even human. There are hordes of demons that look as though they've come straight from Hell. The ground is vibrating from where a giant took his last step. Where your horse once stood, there's now a pile of ash with flames eating at its corpse. You look up and see a dragon ready to kill you with only its breath. But you know you can conquer them all. You must succeed not only for your survival — you have to save the whole world.
Bladestorm: Nightmare lets you step into history as you fight for either England or France in the Hundred Years' War. Choose to play in the game's normal mode for a historically accurate narrative inspired by the events and battles that took place between 1337 and 1453. Command your own army units as you battle your way to victory, building your troops, achieving fame and earning gold as you complete various missions. Once you've mastered your tactics, switch to Nightmare mode to fight against Joan of Arc and her army of treacherous creatures — the beloved heroine has mysteriously been taken over by the dark side, and it's up to you to change her back. Combine powers with the opposition to succeed against the malevolent hordes — England and France must join their legions to take on seemingly infinite numbers of dragons, giants and demons. In Nightmare mode, you'll also be able to control an additional 32 playable characters based on both fictional characters and historical figures of the time. Overthrow the evil army and transform Joan of Arc back into the heroine she was, and you won't just save the world — you'll save its history.