Sword vs Horde
- September 4, 2024
- Zimmerbyte Games Lukas B. Zimmermann
Get on SteamMelee based horde survival Swing your blade in circles, either clockwise or counterclockwise Weapons have momentum and can bounce off obstacles Unique dizziness mechanic to keep you on your toes Dizzying Sword-spinning Combat You sweep your blade around in a large circle, getting faster and faster, but if you spin in the same direction for too long, you'll start to get dizzy and eventually l…
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Reviews
- The sword swinging mechanic is unique, challenging, and rewarding, providing a fun gameplay experience.
- The game features a charming art style and animations, enhancing the overall aesthetic appeal.
- There is a good variety of weapons and armor, allowing for experimentation and replayability without feeling grindy.
- The game currently lacks overall gameplay variety and content, making it feel repetitive after a few runs.
- Some classes and weapons feel similar, which may limit strategic depth in gameplay.
- As the game is in early access, it may have bugs and requires further updates to improve the overall experience.
- gameplay10 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 30 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The gameplay features a unique and engaging sword-swinging mechanic that offers a rewarding challenge, encouraging players to master its timing and direction. While the game is described as fun and cute with a variety of mechanics, some users note a lack of overall content, suggesting it may only provide a limited experience in its current state. Overall, the gameplay is praised for its originality and potential for improvement as the developers respond to player feedback.
“The combat mechanic of swinging your sword around is very unique and rewarding, even though it takes a few rounds to get used to.”
“The game may lack some overall gameplay variety currently, but it is definitely worth trying out.”
“The core mechanic of swinging your sword left or right might seem simple at first, but is insanely challenging and fun to perfect and beat.”
“Classic hack 'n slay game with a unique mechanic: you kill enemies by swinging your weapon around you, getting faster the longer you swing in the same direction.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are highly praised for their appealing pixel art style and smooth animations, making it a standout for fans of this aesthetic. Reviewers express that the art style significantly enhances the overall experience, making it a worthwhile investment for those who appreciate pixel art.
“Also noteworthy are the beautiful animations and art style.”
“If you enjoy the pixel art style, this game is definitely for you.”
“I also really love the art style!”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players appreciate that the game offers various weapons and armor purchasable with in-game currency, enhancing replay value while maintaining a balance that prevents the experience from feeling overly grindy.
- music1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for being both fitting and epic, enhancing the overall experience and serving as a perfect complement to the gameplay.
“The extremely fitting and epic music is just the cherry on top.”
