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Digital game code card for Bladestorm Nightmare on Steam

KOEI TECMO AMERICA CORP.

KOEI TECMO AMERICA CORP. KT0008 BLADESTORM: Nightmare downloadable game

SKU CH-HPRB-2MXXX MPN KT0008

A Windows action game set in the Hundred Years War with a Nightmare story mode, Steam DRM and 12 GB install size

  • Product nameBLADESTORM: Nightmare [Online Game Code]
  • Published byKoei Tecmo
  • ESRB age ratingT - Teen (Alcohol Reference, Mild Language, Mild Suggestive
  • Game genreAction
  • Packaging typeDownload
  • Activation platformSteam
  • Hundred Years War campaign lets you fight for both England and France
  • Nightmare mode adds a darker fantasy storyline to the historical setting
  • Steam DRM enables cloud saves and automatic updates
  • Runs on 64-bit Windows Vista through 8.1 with DirectX 11
  • Requires Core i7 870 2.8 GHz, 2 GB RAM and 12 GB storage

Product identity

BLADESTORM: Nightmare is a downloadable action game published by Koei Tecmo and delivered as a Steam code. It targets players who enjoy large-scale battlefield tactics set during the Hundred Years War and the new Nightmare fantasy campaign. The title requires a 64-bit Windows Vista, 7, 8 or 8.1 installation and a broadband connection for activation and play. Buyers who want a physical disc or a DRM-free installer should look elsewhere.

Thermals noise and power

As a software product the game itself produces no heat, fan noise or measurable power draw beyond the host computer’s normal operation. The minimum graphics requirement is a display capable of 640 x 480 pixels in High Color with DirectX 11 support, while the recommended specification calls for 1980 x 1080 True Color on a 16:9 display. A DirectX 9.0c compatible sound card and 12 GB of free storage space are also required.

Sustained load behaviour

During extended sessions the engine continues to demand the listed CPU and GPU resources without additional overhead. Minimum processor guidance is a Core i7 870 at 2.8 GHz with 2 GB RAM, while the recommended baseline moves to a Core i7 2600 at 3.4 GHz with 4 GB RAM. The game installs once and runs from local storage, so network traffic after the initial download is limited to any online features. Systems below the minimum specification may experience reduced frame rates or instability over long play periods.

How it compares

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Price $47.99
Pricier than about 90% of the 5,961 comparable items (median $14.99).

Specifications

Product
Model nameKT0008
Product nameBLADESTORM: Nightmare [Online Game Code]
Product typeGame
Size & build
Shipping weight0.45 kg
Package size25 × 25 × 25 mm
Software
Published byKoei Tecmo
ESRB age ratingT - Teen (Alcohol Reference, Mild Language, Mild Suggestive Themes, Violence)
Game genreAction
Activation platformSteam

Questions about this item

How do I install the Steam code for BLADESTORM: Nightmare on Windows?

Redeem the code in the Steam client, then download the 12 GB game files; the step people miss is ensuring the PC runs a 64-bit OS — Vista, 7, 8 or 8.1 — before starting the install.

What future update or patch might this Steam version require?

Steam will automatically download any patches Koei Tecmo releases; no manual driver or firmware updates are needed beyond keeping DirectX 11 and a broadband connection current.

Which hardware limit appears first during long play sessions?

The 2 GB minimum RAM and Core i7 870 2.8 GHz processor ceiling are reached before the 12 GB storage fills, so extended battles may stutter if only minimum specs are met.

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