Swordash

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"Swordash" is a Role Playing game that combines Hack & Slash and Roguelike elements, offering an awesome story, amazing gameplay, and fantastic graphics. However, be prepared for lots of grinding, annoying ads, and occasional bugs that may impact your experience.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

82%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,220 reviews

graphics155 positive mentions

monetization100 negative mentions

The graphics and art design are stunning, making the game visually appealing.
The gameplay is engaging and challenging, providing a rewarding experience for players.
The game has minimal ads, allowing for a smoother gaming experience without interruptions.

The game can be overly difficult at times, especially in later levels, leading to frustration.
There are issues with connectivity and login, causing players to be unable to access their accounts.
The game is heavily reliant on in-game purchases, making it less friendly for free-to-play players.

graphics
208 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
24%
2%
The graphics of the game have received widespread praise for their stunning visuals, smooth animations, and appealing art style, with many players highlighting the immersive experience they provide. While the overall aesthetic is considered impressive, some users noted issues with performance, such as lag and automatic adjustments to lower graphics settings. Despite these concerns, the game's graphics are generally regarded as a strong point, contributing to its enjoyment and engagement.
- “The graphics and animation are just beautiful.”
- “The graphics are so impressive that you feel immersed in an epic fantasy world where every detail is carefully designed to provide you with an unforgettable adventure.”
- “Amazing game with great graphics but the rounds are too quick to end and the spaceship thingy that lands after every round is annoying and the energy system is terrible for games as it ruins them making you wait to play one simple game.”
- “I don't see any graphic settings where I can reduce the render distance of the environment.”
- “The gameplay visuals could've used some touch-ups.”
- “My phone always goes lagging every minute, and when that happened, that automatic system does its thing and it's annoying. I had to turn the graphics back to normal again every time that happened.”
gameplay
150 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
64%
34%
2%
The gameplay is widely praised for its addictiveness, smooth mechanics, and engaging fast-paced action, making it accessible for players who may find other anime games overwhelming. However, some users express frustration with difficulty spikes, monetization practices, and the need for an internet connection, which can hinder the experience. Overall, while the gameplay is enjoyable and visually appealing, there are calls for improvements in balance and offline capabilities.
- “It's very addicting with fun gameplay and easy to memorize names and items!”
- “The gameplay is very simple but deep enough to get creative with it.”
- “Amazing game with great visuals and smooth gameplay; the controls are easy to use and the enemies are great fun to fight against.”
- “The reason for my frustration is how overly reliant the game is on the internet. Unlike other games like Battle of Warships that offer offline gameplay, this one forces you to use the internet unnecessarily, even after logging in. I tried playing as a guest to go offline, but it still didn't work.”
- “The mechanic where your character automatically turns or dashes towards enemies can be quite frustrating. Sometimes, your character runs back to the zombie after a dodge and attack, while other times you're just slashing at air.”
- “The visuals are very monotonous, the text is poorly written (or mistranslated), and the mechanics basically make you press the same five buttons over and over.”
monetization
118 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
10%
5%
85%
The monetization strategy of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the lack of forced ads and the option to watch ads for rewards. However, some users express frustration over the frequency and length of ads, as well as technical issues that prevent them from claiming rewards. Overall, while the game offers a fair free-to-play experience, the reliance on ads for progression and rewards can be seen as excessive and detracts from the enjoyment for some players.
- “The best part is no ads unless you want to watch them as a free player.”
- “It's so fun to play with little to no ads; they show up only when you want them to. I highly recommend getting this game, and it's not too big!”
- “Very good! I like it; some pretty good subtle references. No ads except for getting special resources where you purposely watch an ad, which is how ads should be. Very fun and nice.”
- “The game monetization system is incredibly predatory.”
- “Good gameplay, bad farming process, it requires most of the time watching ads just to get the resources that you need.”
- “Could have been one of my favorites only if it didn't have excessive ads.”
story
66 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
39%
56%
5%
The game's story has received mixed feedback, with some players finding it enjoyable and engaging, while others feel it lacks depth and could benefit from more lore and exploration. Many appreciate the graphics and character design, but note that the focus on combat often overshadows the narrative. Overall, while the gameplay is praised, the storyline is seen as an area that could use improvement to enhance the overall experience.
- “The game is amazing! I love the graphics and the art; the story is pretty nice too, even the zombies are looking a bit cute lol.”
- “I love this game because I like all these hack and slash story games. I wish the developers would make a sequel to this game because I'll definitely play that :)”
- “It's a very easy game to play and the story campaign has me hooked; it has me on a mission to advance and unlock the rest of the story.”
- “However, it lacks the storyline as it mostly focuses on the endless lines of battles.”
- “Solid game, well made, not forced to buy to play, and gameplay is interesting, but the story is poorly made and not very interesting.”
- “Pretty good game, though the story is lackluster; the combat is super fun.”
grinding
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The reviews highlight a mixed reception regarding the grinding aspect of the game. While some players appreciate the challenge and find the resource grinding enjoyable and rewarding, many express frustration over the excessive difficulty and slow progression, which can lead to boredom and a feeling of being forced to grind for extended periods. Overall, the game is seen as fun but may not be new player-friendly due to its steep difficulty curve and reliance on grinding for advancement.
- “Gameplay is fun but very quickly the difficulty balance becomes just painful... bosses are clearly far more powerful than you and that's after I spent days grinding... it's not a skill issue; I'm great at these games, it's just that I'm not pay-to-win.”
- “What drags the game down is the extremely slow and grindy progression the game has.”
- “The game is too awesome and fun to play, but it needs grinding.”
optimization
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
41%
41%
18%
Overall, user reviews indicate that while the game has impressive graphics and can run smoothly on lower-end devices, there are significant concerns regarding optimization. Many players report issues with performance, lag, and memory usage, particularly after extended play sessions or when using certain features like ads. Improvements in UI and animation smoothness are also suggested to enhance the overall experience.
- “It's a very optimized game.”
- “The graphics are great, visuals are stunning, runs smoothly.”
- “Very satisfying game. I downloaded it today and I'm giving this game 5 stars because the game size is so low and even 2 GB RAM can play this game. It runs smoothly on 2 GB-4 GB, and after downloading, the game size is zero, not like other games that start at 60 MB and then grow to 2 GB.”
- “The game is horribly optimized, both in terms of memory and performance.”
- “Better optimization is required.”
- “It's a great game based on my opinion, but the game can be a lot more optimized (like making the animation smoother, UI optimization, etc.). I will give five stars when the game gets optimized. Edit: It became laggy after two or three matches; I believe you guys will fix this issue soon.”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
70%
10%
20%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while many players praise the soundtracks as awesome and integral to the gameplay experience, some express a desire for more variety and improvements in background music. Overall, the music enhances the fun and addictive nature of the game, although technical issues have been reported by a few users.
- “What I love about this game: zero ads, perfect quality, awesome soundtracks, fair rewards.”
- “Is a really cool game, I like this game for the music and the gameplay.”
- “This game is fun to play, the music, the effects, the animation, I love it.”
- “Background music: please, could be better.”
- “No, do not install ever. The game was so fun on the first level, but on the second one, the song started bugging and it made my entire phone crash. I couldn't press anything, even the off button stopped working. I think the game is a virus.”
stability
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
88%
Overall, the game's stability is mixed; while some players report smooth performance and minimal glitches, others experience frequent bugs and crashes, particularly during ads or due to issues with login tokens. The game runs well on low-end devices, but persistent glitches detract from the experience for some users. As it is still in beta, there is hope for improvements in future updates.
- “This game is literally the best in my opinion; it features great combat, no glitches, no ads in between, and smooth gameplay.”
- “The stability of this game is impressive, providing a seamless experience without interruptions.”
- “I appreciate how stable the game is; it runs smoothly without any technical issues.”
- “Only complaint is it can be buggy sometimes and crash a lot, especially during watching ads.”
- “Really fun but the controls are buggy and inconsistent.”
- “When I first played this game, I was fairly surprised it ran so smooth with the MB being so small, but it didn't last long because my progress got deleted due to my 'login token' being invalid. I guess that's the reason why the MB is so small; it has game-destroying glitches.”
character development
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
13%
38%
Overall, character development in the game is praised for its unique designs and engaging mechanics, particularly in the context of combat and ability choices. However, some players find certain character designs to be basic or uninspired, suggesting a mixed reception regarding the depth and originality of character development.
- “And some of the things I do like were the character design of the girl and how she handles the sword, and the option to choose abilities; I liked it.”
- “This game is honestly amazing, from the mechanics to the character design.”
- “Great character development, difficulty, and smooth gameplay!”
- “The main character design is really basic and stale.”
- “The game is good, but I find the character design a little boring.”
- “Some upgrades are just Genshin clones.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its humorous elements, particularly the quirky names of bosses and the amusing design of zombies, which resemble old men. Players find the humor enhances the overall fun experience, making it a recommendable choice, though it requires an internet connection to play.
- “The game is really fun, and the names of the bosses are weird and funny. The drops and items I get are so abundant, it's the best!”
- “Kunkun for the first boss is funny and really touches my heart.”
- “It's a funny game, especially because the zombies look like old men going after you! 😂😂😂😂 I would recommend it, but you need internet to play.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players express a desire for increased replayability through the addition of more playable characters, particularly given the game's gacha mechanics. This suggests that a broader character roster could enhance the overall experience and encourage repeated play.
- “I would like to see some more playable characters, considering there is a gacha element to the game.”
- “The game lacks variety in its missions, making it feel repetitive after just a few playthroughs.”
- “Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to return, as the side quests are uninspired.”