Dark Swords Firelink

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Dark Swords Firelink is a single player platformer game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Lair Games Studio and was released on December 13, 2023. It received neutral reviews from players.

Dark Swords: Fire link is a 2D metroidvania game with a large locations to explore, fight with a lot creatures and epic bosses, and greats skills and power-ups to acquire. Have some of the better features that defines the 8/16-bits era, games like Ninja Gaiden, Super Ghost and Ghouls, Megaman, Castlevania and Super Metroid. Also, it gets inspired by the Dark Souls series, Hollow Knight and Blasphe…

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Audience ScoreBased on 10 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

The game features stunning pixel artwork and a fitting soundtrack that enhances the atmosphere.
Combat mechanics are enjoyable, with a good sense of challenge that encourages players to learn boss patterns.
The developer shows potential for improvement, having addressed some technical issues and promising future updates.

The game lacks polish, with janky platforming and unresponsive controls that can frustrate players.
Early boss encounters are overly difficult and can feel unfair, potentially discouraging players from continuing.
The map design is limited and lacks helpful features, making exploration less enjoyable compared to classic metroidvanias.

graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are praised for their stunning pixel artwork, which appeals to fans of the genre. Players find the art style visually pleasing and well-complemented by the game's music and engaging combat, enhancing the overall experience despite the game's short length.
- “Greatly stunning pixel artwork, nice price.”
- “I was lured by the art style, as I really like pixel art games, but I found this to be a short (save file says 4 and a half hours, but I actually played around 7 or 8 because of many attempts at a few bosses) enjoyable game.”
- “The art style of this game is pleasing to look at, along with the music, and the combat is fun.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is highly praised for its fitting atmosphere, particularly during boss battles, which are noted for their energetic and exciting themes. Overall, players find the music enjoyable and well-complemented by the game's art style and engaging combat.
- “It has a cool atmosphere; the music is fitting, especially the boss battle themes, which are really great, with a lot of energy and excitement.”
- “Also, I gotta say I'm enjoying the music.”
- “The art style of this game is pleasing to look at, along with the music, and the combat is fun.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is praised for its cool and fitting music, particularly during boss battles, which adds energy and excitement. Reviewers appreciate the dark ambiance, pixelated aesthetics, and stellar movement, hoping it resonates with a wider audience.
- “It has a cool atmosphere; the music is fitting, especially the boss battle themes, which are really great, with a lot of energy and excitement.”
- “So far so good, and I hope this game finds its audience who will appreciate its dark atmosphere, its pixelated perfection, and its stellar movement.”
gameplay
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The gameplay is praised for effectively capturing the essential mechanics that define a compelling metroidvania experience, showcasing the developer's strong understanding of the genre.
- “This is a fine example of a developer who understands the core mechanics that make a metroidvania enjoyable.”