Destiny's Sword
- October 17, 2022
- 2Dogs Games Ltd.
Get on SteamDestiny’s Sword is a Living-Narrative Graphic Adventure. Explore distant worlds, forge friendships and lead your troops through an epic adventure. In a future where bodies can be healed in minutes, the wounds technology can't conquer are within the mind. In Destiny’s Sword you’re the commander of a team of skilled troopers - and the only thing that can get in their way is themselves. Every recruit…
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a unique and interesting concept focused on psychological decision-making and character depth.
- Gorgeous art and prose enhance the storytelling experience, making it feel like it could be a fantastic comic book.
- The characters have relatable and believable stories, adding depth to the gameplay and emotional engagement.
- The game feels unfinished and buggy, with many players reporting game-breaking issues and a lack of content.
- Choices and their consequences are poorly telegraphed, leading to confusion and trial-and-error gameplay.
- The developers appear to have abandoned the project, with no significant updates or improvements in over a year.
- story54 mentions
- 15 % positive mentions
- 80 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The game's story is a mixed bag, with some players praising its engaging narrative and character complexity, while others criticize its limited branching paths and repetitive dialogue. Although the writing shows potential, many feel it lacks depth and coherence, particularly in its early access state, where content is sparse and missions are few. Overall, while the story has its merits, it requires further development and refinement to fully realize its potential.
“This game has it all; the music, graphics, and storyline are fabulous, and I am definitely obsessed!”
“The story is good, not at all a 'combat' game, more like a choose-your-own-adventure novel.”
“It feels unfinished (duh, it's early access), and I'm stopping early so I don't spoil the story for myself, but I think this will be a hoot when it's done, and I'm glad they have my money to help them keep working on it.”
“I can't recommend the game, most prominently because it is story-focused, and the writers don't understand some very simple concepts of English or biology.”
“Mental health system is locked behind a branching story with too few branches, so it really only matters as commentary feedback on the choices you make.”
“While the game is billed as a squad management game, it fails to feel meaningful.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are polarizing, with some players loving the sober aesthetic while others may not appreciate it. Despite this divide, many reviewers praise the overall artistic quality and how it complements the game's music and storyline, contributing to an engaging experience.
“This game has it all; the music, graphics, and storyline are fabulous, and I am definitely obsessed!”
“The sober graphics: you will love it or hate it.”
“That's what the game is set out to be; however, it is teamed up with good artwork and a half-decent premise, held together by the glue of underdog spirit.”
“The graphics are very bland and lack detail.”
“The visuals feel outdated and do not match modern standards.”
“The art style is unappealing and detracts from the overall experience.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers praise the game for its deep character development and the effective tracking of individual emotional states, enhancing the overall emotional experience.
“I really like the depth in the characters and the ability to track their individual emotional states.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised, with players describing it as fabulous and integral to their overall enjoyment, contributing to an immersive experience alongside the graphics and storyline.
“This game has it all; the music, graphics, and storyline are fabulous, and I am definitely obsessed!”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game presents an intriguing core concept; however, it suffers from significant bugs and feels more like a demo than a complete experience.
“The core concept is interesting, but the game is very buggy and only about demo-length.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The reviews suggest that the star rating system may not effectively reflect the game's optimization, with some users proposing it be renamed to better represent its purpose, such as "mission performance." Overall, there seems to be a disconnect between user expectations and the current rating system's effectiveness in conveying optimization quality.
- gameplay2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay features diverse mechanics and complex characters, with player choices significantly impacting the experience. However, reviewers note that the story requires further development and bug fixes, suggesting that the game may benefit from additional time before its full release. Currently, players can complete the game in about an hour, but there is optimism for improvements in 2023.
“The game features different mechanics and complex characters, making choices matter significantly. While the developers need more time to refine the story and fix a few bugs, the gameplay experience is engaging and can be completed in about an hour. I believe 2023 will be a better time for this game, and the price is reasonable as long as they keep the story progressing.”
“Different game mechanics, complex characters, choices matter, but the developers need more time on the story and a few bug fixes. Right now, a person could finish it in about 1 hour. I do think 2023 might be a better time for this game.”
“Different game mechanics, complex characters, choices matter, but the developers need more time on the story and a few bug fixes. Right now, a person could finish it in about 1 hour. I do think 2023 might be a better time for this game.”
