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Superbrothers Sword & Sworcery

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77%Game Brain Score
music, graphics
stability, optimization
77% User Score Based on 1,668 reviews

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Superbrothers Sword & Sworcery is a single player action game. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

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77%
Audience ScoreBased on 1,668 reviews
music250 positive mentions
stability50 negative mentions
  • The game features a beautiful aesthetic with stunning pixel art and an incredible soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
  • It offers a unique and artistic gameplay experience, blending music and visuals in a way that captivates players.
  • The narrative is engaging and humorous, providing a refreshing take on traditional adventure games.
  • The game is plagued by bugs, including frequent crashes and issues with screen rotation that hinder gameplay.
  • Controls can be frustrating, with players getting stuck or unable to progress due to unresponsive actions or misaligned touch inputs.
  • The gameplay can feel tedious and slow, with some players finding it boring and lacking in challenge.
  • music
    377 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in this game is widely praised for its exceptional quality, with many reviewers highlighting it as a standout feature that enhances the overall experience. The soundtrack, often described as mesmerizing and beautifully composed, complements the game's artistic visuals and engaging storyline, creating an immersive atmosphere. However, some users have reported technical issues, such as choppy playback and glitches, which detract from the otherwise stellar audio experience.

    • “Flawless music and visuals; a simple relaxing and fascinating little story; great buildup to a satisfying ending... it remains one of the few truly amazing mobile games to this day!”
    • “The music, the experience, everything is so unique.”
    • “The soundtrack is incredible and the visual style is absolutely beautiful.”
    • “A glorified walking simulator with some fine music and underwhelming visuals.”
    • “Noq after two years and upgrading to a better phone, the music stutters... it breaks awfully.”
    • “Very unhappy, I was hoping for a great game centered around sound but ended up getting a game where the sound glitched so badly that I couldn't feel the pulse or groove of the music. Please fix.”
  • graphics
    196 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their unique and charming art style, often described as retro or pixelated, which enhances the overall aesthetic experience. While some users note technical issues and a lack of modern graphical fidelity, many appreciate the visuals for their artistic quality and how they complement the game's immersive storytelling and soundtrack. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to the game's appeal, making it a standout title in the mobile gaming landscape.

    • “This game has a wonderful aesthetic.”
    • “Beautifully designed and executed, smooth and captivating graphics, great.”
    • “The graphics are incredible!”
    • “A glorified walking simulator with some fine music and underwhelming visuals.”
    • “Tedious play and poor graphics.”
    • “Graphics are, let's face it, poor.”
  • story
    180 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is often praised for its engaging and unique narrative, complemented by beautiful visuals and an exceptional soundtrack. While many players find the plot intriguing and well-crafted, some express disappointment with pacing issues and a lack of clarity in certain parts. Overall, the storytelling is seen as a standout feature, making the game a memorable experience for those who appreciate narrative-driven gameplay.

    • “The story takes the traditional hero power fantasy of most games and flips it on its head.”
    • “The beautiful pixelated environments, the funny dialogues and monologues, and the overall story including the sad ending was totally worth the time spent.”
    • “With witty humor, a great story, beautiful art, and a truly unique and spectacular musical score, this game deserves every star it gets.”
    • “The story was alright--it started off strong, but lost momentum as the game progressed; in some ways this game squandered its potential.”
    • “Then you finally get the plot to advance and you couldn't literally care less when it's talking about gibberish 95% of the time, just wishing the game would end already.”
    • “Bad controls, horrible story, takes like 25 minutes to finish (and it feels like a chore).”
  • gameplay
    101 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Gameplay reviews are mixed, with some players enjoying the unique mechanics and integration with the narrative, while others find controls frustrating and glitchy. Many appreciate the art style and music, but several critiques highlight a lack of engaging gameplay and tedious mechanics. Overall, the game offers a blend of interesting concepts and beautiful visuals, but the execution of gameplay leaves room for improvement.

    • “I loved the art style, the simplicity of the gameplay, and the sound/music design was stellar.”
    • “This was an extremely polished experience with beautiful pixel art and gameplay that works perfectly with the narrative.”
    • “The gameplay is unique, and the visuals are artfully simplistic.”
    • “But the gameplay itself consists of walking around most of the time, which wouldn't be that bad if the controls weren't extremely frustrating.”
    • “A lot of the gameplay mechanics are glitchy and I gave up after the frustrating gold trigon part.”
    • “The pacing and mechanics of this game are pretty boring and stylistically, this game doesn't know what it wants to be.”
  • stability
    54 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The stability of the game is heavily criticized, with numerous users reporting frequent freezes, crashes, and audio glitches across various Android devices. Many players experience their phones becoming unresponsive, requiring battery removal to reset, and some note that the game is nearly unplayable due to these issues. While a few users have had better experiences on iOS or specific Android models, the overall consensus is that the game suffers from significant stability problems that detract from the enjoyment.

    • “Recently upgraded to GS6, #Sworcery runs great.”
    • “Indie gaming at its finest, runs great on my Note 2.”
    • “Runs great on my S3.”
    • “I'm lucky enough to be able to launch the game, but changing focus to anything else hard freezes it and makes the current session unrecoverable.”
    • “The game freezes on Android 5.1.1 Cyanogen, OnePlus One.”
    • “Game was good when it worked but trying to play it freezes my S4; I have to remove the battery and reboot.”
  • atmosphere
    47 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its deep, contemplative quality, enhanced by a beautiful and immersive soundtrack. Players appreciate the enchanting blend of music, sound design, and visual art, which creates a captivating experience that draws them into the game world. Despite some gameplay criticisms, the overall ambiance is described as stunning, unique, and a significant highlight of the game.

    • “The atmosphere and the soundtrack are amazing.”
    • “This game is enthralling and addictive; its atmosphere is deep and mysterious.”
    • “Everything about this game, from the pixel art, atmosphere, and sounds/music, made it completely enchanting.”
    • “Had a really deep atmosphere.”
    • “Very similar atmosphere as 'Out of This World'.”
    • “This is a game that offers a lot more atmosphere and 'feeling' than any other mobile game I have ever played.”
  • humor
    43 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is widely praised for its originality and cleverness, with many reviewers highlighting the funny dialogues, quirky characters, and engaging storytelling that balance the darker themes. Players appreciate the combination of beautiful pixel art and a captivating soundtrack that enhances the comedic elements, making the overall experience charming and enjoyable. However, some critiques mention that certain jokes may not resonate with everyone, suggesting a mixed reception to the humor's effectiveness.

    • “The beautiful pixelated environments, the funny dialogues and monologues, and the overall story including the sad ending was totally worth the time spent.”
    • “A beautiful art style, stunning music, and quirky, hilarious dialogue.”
    • “With witty humor, a great story, beautiful art, and a truly unique and spectacular musical score, this game deserves every star it gets 5/5 must buy.”
  • emotional
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The emotional aspect of the game is widely praised, with many players reporting profound experiences that evoke tears and nostalgia. Users appreciate the touching storyline, memorable characters, and the ability to feel genuine emotions, reminiscent of classic gaming experiences. Despite some technical glitches, the game's ability to connect with players on an emotional level is highlighted as a standout feature.

    • “This is truly an emotional experience.”
    • “Totally worth the price, I cried at the end but I love this game!”
    • “A great, contained, emotional experience.”
  • optimization
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization has received significant criticism, particularly regarding audio stuttering and performance issues across various devices, including the Pixel 2 XL and Nexus 5. Users report lag, choppy graphics, and problems with sound quality, indicating that the game struggles to run smoothly on multiple platforms. While some players enjoy the gameplay, the technical shortcomings detract from the overall experience.

    • “A very good game but has some performance issues on the One M8.”
    • “20 minutes into this game and I'm liking it, but it doesn't hide my phone's soft keys (HTC One) and requires some graphical optimization; it's choppy.”
    • “This game has serious audio stuttering issues on Pixel 2 XL.”
    • “The sound keeps stuttering and sounds really jerky.”
    • “Ever since the game was optimized for lower resolution displays sometime after the 1.0.12 update, everything in the terrain became sort of blurred and started moving/clipping.”
  • grinding
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, with a battle system that quickly loses its appeal due to repetitive mechanics and technical issues like choppy performance. While some elements, like boss fights and music, receive praise, the overall gameplay experience is marred by a lack of engagement and enjoyment.

    • “I enjoyed the game, but the battle system (rotating your phone and then waiting for the enemy to attack you so you can counterattack them) got old pretty fast and ended up being more of a tedious pain than an intense fighting experience--the boss fights were kind of fun, though.”
    • “The music is decent, and the setting is well stylized, but the gameplay isn't even remotely engaging and is more tedious or obnoxious than enjoyable.”
    • “Tedious play and poor graphics.”
  • monetization
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is praised for its lack of in-app purchases, setting it apart from many others in the market that rely heavily on monetization strategies. Players appreciate the commitment to providing a complete experience without the burden of additional costs.

    • “Thanks for making a great game without in-app purchases!”
    • “This game, along with Monument Valley (and perhaps a select few others), valiantly tears itself away from the foul taste of in-app purchase schemes.”
    • “The monetization model feels overly aggressive, making it hard to enjoy the game without constantly being prompted to spend money.”
    • “I appreciate the gameplay, but the constant push for in-game purchases really detracts from the overall experience.”
  • character development
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Character development in the game is highly praised for its quality, with players appreciating the thoughtful and engaging approach taken to evolve characters throughout the story.

    • “The way the game handles character development is exceptional.”
    • “I love how the characters evolve throughout the story, making each decision feel impactful.”
    • “The depth of each character's backstory adds so much richness to the gameplay experience.”
  • replayability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players highlight the game's significant replayability, noting that each playthrough lasts approximately 20-30 minutes, encouraging repeated sessions.

    • “Each playthrough is around 20-30 minutes, and it has enormous replay value.”
    • “The game offers a variety of choices that make every run feel unique and fresh.”
    • “With multiple endings and different character paths, I find myself coming back for more.”
    • “Each playthrough is around 20-30 minutes, but I found the replay value to be quite limited.”
    • “After a few runs, the game starts to feel repetitive and lacks the depth to keep me coming back.”
    • “While the game is fun initially, there isn't enough variety to justify multiple playthroughs.”
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Superbrothers Sword & Sworcery is a action game.

Superbrothers Sword & Sworcery is available on Phone, Tablet, Android and Mobile Platform.

Superbrothers Sword & Sworcery was developed by Noodlecake.

Superbrothers Sword & Sworcery has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its music but disliked it for its stability.

Superbrothers Sword & Sworcery is a single player game.