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Melee 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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Sword vs Horde screenshot
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100%
Audience ScoreBased on 20 reviews
gameplay8 positive mentions
grinding2 negative mentions

  • 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 may feel repetitive after a few runs.
  • Some classes and weapons feel similar, which can limit the sense of distinctiveness in gameplay.
  • As the game is in early access, it may not have enough content or features to keep players engaged long-term.
  • gameplay
    20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay features a unique and engaging sword-swinging mechanic that offers a rewarding challenge, requiring players to master timing and direction for effective combat. While the game is praised for its fun mechanics and variety, some players note a lack of overall content, suggesting it may only provide a few runs of enjoyment. Despite this, the learning curve is seen as a positive aspect, with developers actively addressing early access 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 most 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.”
  • graphics
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    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 emphasize that if you appreciate pixel art, the visuals are definitely worth the investment.

    • “Also noteworthy are the nice animations and art style.”
    • “If you like the pixel art style, this should be for you.”
    • “I also really love the art style!”
  • grinding
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players appreciate that the game offers various weapons and armor purchasable with in-game currency, enhancing replay value while avoiding a tedious grinding experience.

  • music
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is widely 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.”

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