I was eagerly awaiting this game for some unique rapier-based swordplay, and was a bit disappointed to find out that it's just another Arkham-style beat-em-up with the tired old one-button attack, counter when you see a big blue flash, dodge when you see a big red flash. The environmental hazards and focus on splitting your enemies up is just enough to make it feel somewhat fresh, though I wish it felt more like I was using a rapier than just bashing people to death with a club. Unfortunately the "golden age of swashbuckling comedy" vibe that the marketing promised is simply not present. There's essentially just some isolated references to old movies, while the characters themselves and the dialogue are anything but classic. It's more of a cartoonish, modern, irreverent parody version of classic swashbuckler movies than a loving homage. Honestly the guards are more endearing than the main character. A missed opportunity to really revisit the golden age of swashbuckler movies!
