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Sword of Shadows

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69%Game Brain Score
graphics, story
stability, grinding
69% User Score Based on 2,822 reviews

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Sword of Shadows is a single player and multiplayer role playing game. It was developed by Snail Games USA Inc and was released on March 21, 2017. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Sword of Shadows" is a 3D martial arts kingdom game with detailed visuals, powered by the second generation Flexi Engine. It offers revolutionary flying skills, enabling players to engage in sky battles and experience dynamic combat. Players can master various martial arts abilities, adjust combat modes, and explore an expansive map, making it a unique and immersive gaming experience.

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69%
Audience ScoreBased on 2,822 reviews
graphics124 positive mentions
stability12 negative mentions
  • The game features stunning graphics and beautiful environments that enhance the overall experience.
  • The combat system allows for a variety of skills and abilities, making battles engaging and dynamic.
  • The game offers a unique flying mechanic that adds an exciting element to exploration.
  • The reward system is heavily skewed towards pay-to-win mechanics, making it difficult for free-to-play players to compete.
  • There are frequent connection issues and lag, especially during high player activity, which disrupts gameplay.
  • The game often requires large updates that can be slow to download, leading to frustration for players.
  • graphics
    165 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game receive generally positive feedback, with many users praising their beauty and detail, often comparing them favorably to PC games. However, some players report issues such as lag, glitches, and performance problems, particularly when settings are adjusted to higher levels. Overall, while the graphics are a highlight for many, technical issues detract from the experience for some users.

    • “The graphics are fantastic and I've only recently downloaded the game but I like it so far.”
    • “This game has very good graphics.”
    • “The graphics are amazing the game itself is just entertaining and addictive.”
    • “The graphics could use some work.”
    • “The only problem with the game is that the graphics and control are very laggy, but otherwise the game is fun to play.”
    • “Gameplay is good, but the graphics are bad with so many jagged edges; it feels like the game was rushed.”
  • story
    88 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some players praising its immersive and interesting narrative, while others find it weak and repetitive, often serving merely as a vehicle for gameplay progression. Many users express frustration with the auto-quest feature, which detracts from the storytelling experience by making gameplay feel passive. Additionally, issues with quest progression and bugs have led to dissatisfaction among players, particularly in later chapters.

    • “Amazing story.”
    • “The storyline is amazing.”
    • “I love this game because it is open world and you can interact with other people; also, the story is interesting.”
    • “The storyline is not in detail.”
    • “A pathetic money machine app with a weak story behind it.”
    • “The story is a bit boring and everything can basically be done by a click of a button.”
  • gameplay
    47 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many praising its graphics and mechanics while also highlighting significant issues such as server lag, FPS drops, and a lack of exploration features. Players appreciate the immersive experience and variety of quests, but frustrations with auto-fighting mechanics and connectivity problems detract from the enjoyment. While some find the gameplay engaging and enjoyable, others criticize it for being repetitive and unpolished, indicating a need for improvements and better server maintenance.

    • “On the contrary to the low-rated reviews given below, the gameplay and graphics are great, just like the dialogues and missions.”
    • “The gameplay is absolutely amazing and I love the flight function; it's a very convenient way of getting around the world itself, and the skills and ways of combat are also interesting. Thanks for creating this game!”
    • “Great gameplay, awesome graphics, very enjoyable.”
    • “If these issues are not fixed, gameplay will continue to decline as it already has. People use alternate accounts to pad hegemony, no one participates in sieges, and finding a team takes over 6 hours to gather just 5 people.”
    • “The server lag is terrible and glitchy, enough to ruin the gameplay, so I'm uninstalling.”
    • “The gameplay was kind of boring; everything happens so quickly that you can't have a lot of fun playing this game.”
  • stability
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The stability of the game has received significant criticism, with users reporting frequent freezes, crashes, and login difficulties. Many players noted that the game has become increasingly buggy following updates, leading to lag and unresponsive controls. While the game's graphics and concept are praised, the persistent technical issues detract from the overall experience.

    • “I would have rated the game a 5, but since the update it freezes or crashes and returns to the home screen.”
    • “This game has become laggy and buggy after the updates; please fix it.”
    • “Xperia S7 Edge and the game wouldn't load; when it did, I couldn't move at all. It freezes. Shame, the artwork looks incredible, but I couldn't move even after 10 attempts to make an account.”
  • grinding
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players express mixed feelings about grinding in the game, with some enjoying the leveling process while others find it tedious and overly time-consuming. Many suggest that adjustments, such as easier access to high-quality items and improved farming mechanics, would enhance the experience and reduce frustration. Overall, while grinding is a significant aspect of gameplay, it could benefit from balancing to make progression more rewarding.

    • “I just wish some of the orange quality martial arts were easier to get because it can be pretty tedious.”
    • “The game is good, but I tend to get stuck a lot; lots of grinding.”
    • “I have a very good time playing this game. I like grinding to level up; I'm level 80. It's been 3 or 4 days of non-stop playing, and I just got halfway to leveling up to 81. Just make it a little bit easier to level up, and this game will be perfect in my eyes.”
  • music
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music aspect of the game receives mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the nostalgic and beautiful background music, others report issues with sound not functioning at all, leading to a silent experience. Overall, when the music is present, it enhances the game's appeal, but technical problems detract from the enjoyment for some users.

    • “This game gives nostalgia from the music, graphics, and views.”
    • “I like how there's beautiful music and the graphics and controls are really good, and there's no lag, so this would be my favorite MMO game on the mobile platform.”
    • “Love love love it! I don't know why I love this game's background music; the intro music was awesome.”
    • “But there's no sounds, no music.”
    • “I thought it needed a huge space, but it doesn't. Sweet... oh anyway, I have one problem: the sound (music, dialog, SFX, etc.) isn't coming out, just silence like it's muted.”
    • “There are no sound effects or music on my Huawei Mate 9 (reinstalled many times).”
  • monetization
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization aspect of the game is heavily criticized for excessive ads and a cluttered interface, which detracts from the overall experience. While some users appreciate the gameplay and are willing to tolerate ads, others find the frequent updates and loading times frustrating. Additionally, there are challenges with using in-app purchases, leaving some players confused.

    • “The game offers a fair monetization model that doesn't pressure players into spending money.”
    • “I appreciate that in-app purchases are optional and don't affect the overall gameplay experience.”
    • “The use of Google Play credits for in-app purchases is a convenient feature that I really enjoy.”
    • “Takes huge time to load and too many ads; every time I log in, it requires updates. It's annoying and I never get to play because it loads foolishly.”
    • “Looks promising, but a very cluttered interface with lots of ads and purchase options got the better of me.”
    • “Honestly, from your ads, it looked like Blade & Soul on PC.”
  • optimization
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game is praised for its smooth performance on low settings, but players report poor performance on high or ultra settings, indicating a need for optimization improvements. Additionally, there are concerns about server performance and class balance that could enhance the overall experience.

    • “This is a beautifully done game and runs smoothly even on low settings!”
    • “Well, awesome game but still needs more improvement in server performance, classes, and martial arts.”
    • “The graphics are okay, but the game performance on high or ultra settings is poor. I think you need to improve game performance like Avabel.”
    • “I played on mobile at server 11, and when I use a PC emulator, it's only at server 7. How can I fix that? I want to play on PC for better performance.”
    • “Well, it's an awesome game, but it still needs more improvement in server performance, classes, and martial arts.”
  • emotional
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players report that the game effectively immerses them in a completely different world, evoking strong emotional responses and a sense of escapism.

    • “It really made me feel as if I was in a whole new world.”
    • “The story touched my heart and left me in tears.”
    • “I felt a deep connection to the characters, their struggles resonated with my own experiences.”
  • humor
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is widely praised for its humor, with users highlighting it as a must-play due to its comedic elements. Overall, players find it to be very funny and enjoyable.

    • “It's a funny game that everyone has to play.”
    • “So funny.”
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Sword of Shadows is a role playing game.

Sword of Shadows is available on Phone, iPad, iPhone, Tablet and others.

On average players spend around 1 hours playing Sword of Shadows.

Sword of Shadows was released on March 21, 2017.

Sword of Shadows was developed by Snail Games USA Inc.

Sword of Shadows has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its stability.

Sword of Shadows is a single player game with multiplayer support.

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