Get on Play Store"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.
Phone
Android
Mobile Platform
Tablet
Reviews
- The game features stunning graphics and smooth gameplay, making it visually appealing and enjoyable to play.
- The combat mechanics are engaging and fast-paced, providing a satisfying hack-and-slash experience.
- The game is free-to-play with optional ads for rewards, allowing players to progress without mandatory purchases.
- The game can be excessively difficult, especially in later levels, leading to frustration for players.
- There are frequent issues with connectivity and login, preventing some players from accessing the game.
- The reliance on ads for rewards can be annoying, and the energy system limits playtime.
- graphics232 mentions
- 79 % positive mentions
- 19 % neutral mentions
- 1 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received widespread praise for their smoothness, vibrant art style, and overall aesthetic appeal, often compared to high-quality titles like Genshin Impact. Many players appreciate the game's ability to run well on low-end devices while still delivering impressive visuals and animations. However, some users have noted issues with graphical settings not saving and occasional lag, suggesting room for improvement in optimization.
“The graphics are phenomenal, the sword combos are very satisfying to say the least, and overall gameplay is alright.”
“Amazing game with great graphics but the rounds are too quick to end and the spaceship thingy that lands after every round is annoying.”
“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.”
“I don't see any graphic settings where I can reduce the render distance of the environment.”
“But, whenever I turn on high graphics it reverts back to low, even if I enable low frames.”
“This game has the best animation I have ever seen in any other games 👍 but this game drains my battery so much that I can't play nicely and there is no option to decrease the graphics quality 🥲”
- gameplay148 mentions
- 72 % positive mentions
- 26 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many praising its smooth mechanics, engaging combat, and visually appealing graphics. However, some players have noted issues such as glitchy controls, repetitive elements, and a need for more depth in combat mechanics. Overall, while the gameplay is generally enjoyable and addictive, there are calls for improvements and additional features to enhance the experience further.
“An eye-pleasing gameplay and unique mechanics not easily seen in most games nowadays.”
“The animation and gameplay are very fluid and that's impressive.”
“Amazing gameplay! The game is incredibly fun and graphics are amazing the gameplay is amazing too.”
“Controls are so glitchy now, gameplay is unbearable.”
“The mechanic where your character automatically turns or dashes towards enemies gets rather frustrating as sometimes your character runs back to the zombie after a dodge and attack, and other times you're slashing air.”
“Gameplay needs some radical changes.”
- monetization122 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 2 % neutral mentions
- 80 % negative mentions
The monetization model of the game primarily revolves around optional ads that players can choose to watch for rewards, which many users appreciate as it avoids intrusive advertising. However, some players express frustration over the frequency and length of these ads, particularly when they are required to progress or claim daily rewards, leading to a perception of a paywall. Overall, while the game is praised for minimal mandatory ads, the reliance on ad-watching for resources can detract from the experience for some players.
“The best part is no ads unless you want to watch them as a free player.”
“Amazing game! The animations are crisp, the progression is balanced, and the ads are not intrusive. You have the option to watch ads to gain rewards, which enhances the gameplay experience.”
“Very good! I like it. There are no ads except for getting special resources where you purposely watch an ad, which is how ads should be. It's very fun and nice.”
“The switch to ads that can't be muted and two of those ads in a row crashing my game after completion, without reward, makes this a 1 star.”
“The game is quite good as a hack and slash but the abundance of ads to obtain anything feels rather pay-wall like and gets annoying.”
“Good gameplay, bad farming process, it requires most of the time watching ads just to get the resources that you need.”
- story43 mentions
- 35 % positive mentions
- 58 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The game's story has received mixed feedback, with many players appreciating its engaging narrative and beautiful graphics, while others feel it lacks depth and could benefit from more lore and expansion. Some users have reported technical issues that hinder their progress in the story, particularly in later missions, which detracts from the overall experience. Overall, while the storyline is enjoyable for some, there is a consensus that it could be enhanced with additional content and improvements.
“Really good game with a good storyline and animations.”
“The game itself has beautiful graphics and a good storyline; I highly recommend trying it.”
“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.”
“Could use a little bit of story.”
“Solid game, well made, not forced to buy to play, and gameplay is interesting, but the story is poorly made and not very interesting.”
“Some suggestions though, 1.) add some lore or story.”
- grinding20 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's grinding aspect receives mixed feedback; while some players appreciate the challenge and find it enjoyable, others criticize the slow progression and difficulty spikes that can hinder new players. Many note that grinding for resources is necessary, with some feeling it leans towards being overly grindy or requiring real money to progress effectively. Overall, the experience can be fun for those who enjoy grinding, but it may frustrate others due to its demanding nature and balance issues.
“Getting good at controlling it doesn't take much effort, but for me, what drags the game down is the extremely slow and grindy progression the game has.”
“Grindy garbage with super skewed RNG, loot boxes, identical empty levels, and cerebral combat.”
“Good gameplay, bad farming process; it requires most of the time watching ads just to get the resources that you need.”
- music12 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players praising the soundtrack for its thrilling and engaging qualities, reminiscent of classic titles like Doom. However, there are complaints about the background music being underwhelming and technical issues causing crashes related to the music. Overall, while many enjoy the main and lobby themes, there is a desire for more variety and improvement in the game's audio experience.
“The soundtrack is good, it's intuitive, it's not so pay-to-win, so you can tolerate it.”
“It's so thrilling especially if I play with music, so far I'm enjoying it!!”
“I like it, notably the fighting music reminds me of Doom-type music and that enhances the gameplay.”
“With some skill and a little bit of grind you'll survive, but the background music could be better.”
“The song started bugging on the second level and it made my entire phone crash; I couldn't press anything, even the off button stopped working.”
“The music though.”
- stability11 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- -18 % neutral mentions
- 91 % negative mentions
The game's stability has received mixed reviews, with many players noting frequent bugs and glitches that disrupt gameplay, such as freezing and joystick responsiveness issues. While some users praise the smoothness and overall fun of the game, the presence of game-breaking glitches and unfair mechanics in boss fights detracts from the experience. Overall, improvements in stability are needed to enhance player satisfaction.
“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 crashes or lag.”
“The game is fun, but I'm sorry I rate this 3 stars because the boss fight with the Witch Nurse is so unfair. She will heal in moments when I'm out of health and she's out of health too. She heals while I don't have healing or regeneration, and also the game is buggy sometimes. Another thing is that every time I move the joystick, it doesn't always work, and I keep getting hit by enemies. That's annoying. I recommend fixing the unfair aspects that need attention.”
“Sometimes the game freezes on the home screen (the page with the girl on the bike). Everything else is good.”
“When I first played this game, I was fairly surprised it ran so smoothly with the small file size, 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 file size is so small; it has game-destroying glitches.”
- optimization9 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 22 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
Overall, players find the game's optimization to be a mixed bag; while some appreciate its performance and graphics, many report issues such as lag, crashes, and the need for smoother animations and UI improvements. Users suggest that further optimization is necessary, especially for lower-end devices, to enhance the overall experience.
“It is an optimized game although it forces you to watch ads for rewards, which is not that bad.”
“It's a very optimized game.”
“Very good game and great performance!”
“Probably a good alternative to Honkai Impact if you have a budget phone, but the performance of the game says otherwise on my Exynos 9610.”
“It's a great game based on my opinion, but the game can be a lot more optimized (like making the animations 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.”
“It's a great game based on my opinion, but the game can be a lot more optimized (like making the animations 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.”
- character development8 mentions
- 63 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The reviews highlight a mix of opinions on character development, praising the unique and detailed character designs, particularly for the female protagonist, and the engaging gameplay mechanics. However, some critiques point to a lack of originality in certain character designs and abilities, suggesting that while the game excels in visual appeal and gameplay fluidity, it may not fully innovate in character development. Overall, the character development is seen as strong but with room for improvement in originality.
“This game is honestly amazing, from the mechanics to the character design.”
“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.”
“Great character development, difficulty, and smooth gameplay!”
“Some upgrades are just Genshin clones, and the main character design is really basic and stale.”
“The character design is good, but the development feels lacking and uninspired.”
“While the character design is appealing, the overall character development is shallow and doesn't offer much depth.”
- humor3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised, particularly for its amusing depiction of zombies resembling old men, which adds a comedic touch to the gameplay. Players find the game both entertaining and engaging, highlighting its fast-paced and funny elements. Overall, it comes highly recommended for those who enjoy a humorous gaming experience.
“Funny game, especially because the zombies look like old men going after you. 😂😂😂😂 I will recommend it, but you need internet to play.”
“Best game! So interesting and funny. I'm so glad you made this game.”
“Fast, funny, and excellent gameplay.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
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.”
