Sword Tale: Lost Excalibur is a third-person action-adventure game that blends sword-based combat with an emotional journey through a war-torn fantasy world. As a lone warrior, you cross paths with a mysterious girl who holds the key to an ancient secret—and you must protect her at all costs from the relentless knights who hunt her down.
Explore ruined castles, dense forests, and forgotten batt…
The game features a breathtaking story and beautiful cutscenes that resonate emotionally with players.
The game shows great potential, with well-done models and interesting combat mechanics.
For a college project, it is impressively made and has garnered positive feedback for its immersive experience.
The combat system is clunky, particularly the blocking mechanics, which can be frustrating and need reworking.
Some players found the gameplay mechanics confusing and difficult to understand, even after finishing the game.
The game could benefit from optimization and improvements in translation, as some English phrases are choppy.
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
38%
The gameplay has received mixed feedback, with some players finding the mechanics confusing and difficult to grasp, even after completing the game. While the combat system shows potential and features interesting mechanics, it suffers from clunky execution and issues with weapon durability and availability. Overall, the gameplay is seen as decent but in need of refinement to enhance the player experience.
“This game was so outstandingly beautiful, the story, the mechanics, the cutscenes, it was so great.”
“Gameplay wise: it's not bad, what I would change is how much swords last, maybe make them a bit stronger (in terms of durability) but at the same time lower the chance of getting a 'usable sword' from enemies.”
“This game has potential, the models are well done and the mechanics for good, interesting combat are there, but are a little clunky.”
“I finished the game and still don't understand the mechanics or how to play.”
“The gameplay is confusing and lacks clear instructions.”
“I found the controls to be clunky and unresponsive, making it frustrating to play.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The story of the game is described as breathtaking and beautiful, evoking strong emotional responses such as joy and tears from players. Its thoughtful narrative, combined with stunning mechanics and cutscenes, creates a memorable experience that encourages players to pause and reflect on its impact.
“It made me cry; the story is breathtaking, beautiful, and amazing.”
“It made me stop every minute so I could re-experience the joy I felt through the thoughtful story over and over again!”
“This game was so outstandingly beautiful; the story, the mechanics, and the cutscenes were all great.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game shows potential but is noted to require some optimization improvements. Despite this, players still rate it highly, often giving it a perfect score and expressing a desire to replay it.
“Although it could use some optimization, apart from that, this game is a 10/10 and I would play it again!”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players consistently highlight the emotional impact of the game, noting that its breathtaking and beautiful story evokes strong feelings, often leading to tears.
“It made me cry; the story is breathtaking, beautiful, and amazing.”