Sword of the Guardian

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Side-scrolling co-op fighting game in classic beat’em up style developed by a solo developer. Did you enjoy playing arcade games with your childhood friends in the past? Paying homage to the popular side-scrolling arcade games in 80s and 90s, the Sword of the Guardians is an amazing retro beat’em up game for you and your fellas to indulge in an incredible adventure. The Sword of the Guardian off…

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Audience ScoreBased on 10 reviews

graphics2 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The combat mechanics are refined and allow for impressive combo chains, making the gameplay fun and engaging, especially in co-op mode.
The game has a charming retro art style and smooth animations, reminiscent of classic 2D scrolling action games.
It's impressive that the game was developed by a single person, showcasing creativity and passion, which adds to its appeal.

The game suffers from amateurish animations and models, which can detract from the overall experience.
Some levels are considered too long, leading to a monotonous gameplay experience over time.
There are issues with bugs, cliché dialogue, and poor localization that can hinder immersion.

gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by refined combo mechanics and diverse movelists that enhance the fun, particularly in co-op mode, despite some amateurish animations and models. Players find the gameplay solid and enjoyable, with a good variety of items that contribute to challenging and engaging experiences.
- “Fairly refined combo mechanics and movelists combined with amateurish animations, models, and everything else make it a ton of fun, especially with friends in co-op.”
- “A pretty fun game overall, with charming and solid gameplay.”
- “Fairly refined combo mechanics and movelists combined with amateurish animations, models, and everything else make it a ton of dumb fun, especially with friends in co-op.”
- “A pretty fun game overall, with some charming and solid gameplay.”
- “Gameplay is solid; the variety of items helps stack up combos.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story has garnered attention for its intriguing background, as highlighted by a TV episode featuring the developer, though some players find the narrative to rely on clichéd story starters.
- “I saw a TV episode introducing the developer of this game, and I am deeply impressed by the story behind it.”
- “- Cliché story starters.”
- “I saw a TV episode introducing the developer of this game, and I am deeply impressed by the story behind.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics feature a smooth performance and appealing retro art style, though some users note that the overall quality may not be exceptional and the variety of enemies is somewhat limited. Animations are particularly praised for their fluidity.
- “Animations are smooth, and the retro art style gives it a nice touch.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
While the game features fantastic combat, users report occasional bugs, clichéd dialogue, and poor localization, which can affect overall stability.
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
- “I experienced constant frame drops and stuttering, which ruined the immersion.”
- “There are numerous bugs that disrupt gameplay, leading to frustrating moments.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The humor in the game is highlighted by the engaging plot and the amusing dialogues of the monk character, which add a lighthearted touch to the overall experience.
- “The plot is interesting enough, and the monk's dialogues are quite funny.”
- “The humor in the game is cleverly woven into the storyline, making every interaction enjoyable.”
- “I found myself laughing out loud at the witty banter between characters; it really adds to the overall experience.”

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