X-Blades is set in a world where two divine entities, The Light and The Dark, were once at peace but eventually went to war. The Light, unable to defeat The Dark, banished them both into cursed artifacts, separating their powers and seemingly ending the conflict.
X-Blades follows the story of Ayumi, a treasure hunter who discovers a map leading to the hidden temple where the artifacts are kept. She ignores warnings from The Light and touches the artifact, unleashing The Curse upon herself. With her newfound goal of defeating The Dark and freeing herself from the curse, Ayumi embarks on a perilous journey.
Players take control of Ayumi as she navigates through levels, avoiding enemies and bosses with unique weaknesses. Defeating enemies rewards Ayumi with souls, which can be used to upgrade her skills and equipment. Scattered throughout the temple are artifacts that, when reunited in three pieces, grant powerful upgrades to her abilities.
Guiding Ayumi through the levels, players must use their wits to overcome obstacles and defeat the enemies. With a variety of combos and techniques at her disposal, Ayumi becomes increasingly deadly as she delves deeper into the temple.