Dark Sword: The Light of Ainn

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Dark Sword: The Light of Ainn is a single player hack and slash game. It was developed by MrDoth and was released on February 22, 2025. It received very positive reviews from players.

Dark Sword: The Light of Ainn is a fast-paced action game that merges intense bullet-hell mechanics with brutal hack-and-slash combat. Set in the desolate Forbidden Lands of Kalasdrine, players face powerful bosses and relentless waves of enemies while mastering the Dark Sword’s deadly abilities. Survive chaos, unravel a tragic past, and harness a diverse arsenal to conquer your foes.

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Audience ScoreBased on 23 reviews

atmosphere2 positive mentions

graphics2 negative mentions

The combat and boss fights are engaging and well-designed, with each boss offering a unique challenge.
The game's atmosphere and art style are impressive, enhancing the overall experience with great music and visuals.
There is a lot of content to explore, including hidden secrets and a deep story that keeps players invested.

The game has some technical issues, such as installation problems on SteamOS/Linux and occasional bugs that can disrupt gameplay.
Control issues and odd hitboxes can lead to frustrating moments during combat, making it less enjoyable at times.
The game can become too easy towards the end, with some mechanics making boss fights less challenging than intended.

gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
75%
The gameplay is highly praised for its engaging combat mechanics and captivating art style, drawing comparisons to titles like Tiny Rogues and Hyper Light Drifter. Players appreciate the deep, hidden story elements that enhance the overall experience, making it both fun and compelling.
- “I love this game! The combat is super fun, the art is incredible, and the story is very interesting and compelling to piece together. It's just so good! :3 If you're a fan of the gameplay style of Tiny Rogues and the lore style of games like it.”
- “Deep hidden story, awesome art, fun gameplay!”
- “Reminiscent of Hyper Light Drifter in gameplay.”
- “The gameplay is reminiscent of Hyper Light Drifter.”
- “The gameplay lacks depth and feels repetitive.”
- “The controls are unresponsive, making the gameplay frustrating.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with users highlighting the effective art style and exceptional sound design that together create an immersive experience. Overall, it is recommended for those seeking a captivating ambiance.
- “The atmosphere is great, and the art style reinforces it super well.”
- “Amazing sound design and atmosphere; you gotta give this a shot.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The graphics are praised for their atmospheric art style, effectively conveying a haunting environment through visuals like snow-covered ruins and blood-soaked landscapes. However, some reviewers note that the color palette is somewhat limited, predominantly featuring red, black, white, and shades of gray.
- “The atmosphere is great, and the art style reinforces it super well.”
- “The only con of the art style is that it relies heavily on red, black, white, and shades of gray.”
- “In this regard, it excels at showing this to you through its visuals alone - old and broken stone structures covered in snow, massive areas that yield little to no life at times, large lakes of blood, and altars containing orbs of blood, to name a few.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story is praised for being interesting and compelling, with a deep, hidden narrative that enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate how it complements the engaging gameplay and stunning art, making it a standout aspect of the game.
- “I love this game! The combat is super fun, the art is incredible, and the story is very interesting and compelling to piece together. It's just so good! :3”
- “Deep hidden story, awesome art, fun gameplay!”
- “Interesting story, fun bosses, all in all very, very good.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization is focused on enhancing combat performance through the acquisition of abilities and items from defeating bosses, with players able to find additional weapons and optional bosses that further improve their capabilities. This design encourages exploration and strategic gameplay, ensuring that players can effectively tailor their combat experience.
- “Along your journey, you may find up to 3 melee and ranged weapons on top of the ones you start with, numerous items that enhance your combat performance, as well as 8 optional bosses that reward you with these items.”
- “Your main goal of the game is to defeat 8 bosses - 7 of which provide you with abilities that improve your combat performance - so that you can revive your dead loved one with the help of a cursed weapon: the dark sword.”
- “The game suffers from severe optimization issues, making it frustrating to play at times.”
- “I experienced frequent frame drops and stuttering, which really detracted from the overall experience.”
- “The loading times are excessively long, disrupting the flow of gameplay and immersion.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is highly praised, with particular acclaim for the final boss theme, which adds to the overall addictive experience. Players feel empowered and immersed, enhancing their enjoyment of the gameplay.
- “The music is absolutely fantastic, especially during the final boss fight - *chef's kiss*.”
- “This game is really addictive; the music is great and makes me feel like a god when I defeat my enemies.”

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Dark Sword: The Light of Ainn is a hack and slash game.

Dark Sword: The Light of Ainn is available on PC, Web Browser and Windows.

Dark Sword: The Light of Ainn was released on February 22, 2025.

Dark Sword: The Light of Ainn was developed by MrDoth.

Dark Sword: The Light of Ainn has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its atmosphere but disliked it for its gameplay.

Dark Sword: The Light of Ainn is a single player game.

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