- March 1, 2021
- SEEP
Swords & Bones
72%Game Brain Score
music
graphics, grinding
100% User Score 23 reviews
Platforms
Nintendo SwitchPCXbox OneXboxWindows
About
Swords & Bones inherits the spirit of the great 16-bit classics from the 80s and 90s, enriching the game experience with modern mechanics! Undead hordes and demons await you in this epic adventure!








Audience ScoreBased on 23 reviews
music2 positive mentions
graphics3 negative mentions
- The game offers a fun and nostalgic experience reminiscent of classic titles like Ghosts 'n Goblins and Castlevania, making it enjoyable for retro platformer fans.
- Players appreciate the tight controls and the variety of upgrades available, which enhance gameplay and allow for customization of the character's abilities.
- At its low price point, the game provides good value, with many players reporting several hours of entertainment and the satisfaction of completing all levels and achievements.
- Some players found the enemy difficulty to be unbalanced, with enemies taking too long to defeat and requiring excessive grinding for upgrades.
- The game's sound design received criticism for being repetitive and lacking memorable tracks, which detracted from the overall experience.
- Certain gameplay mechanics, such as the inability to move and attack simultaneously, were seen as limiting and could benefit from improvements to enhance fluidity.
- graphics7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
The graphics of the game are generally well-received, effectively capturing a 16-bit aesthetic reminiscent of the Sega Mega Drive, though some users find the artwork, particularly in the intro, to be amateurish. Overall, while the graphics align with classic console styles, opinions vary on their effectiveness compared to the developer's previous 8-bit titles.
“The graphics are overall pretty good and nail the 16-bit style.”
“This game has some sort of Sega Genesis gameplay, but SNES graphics.”
“The artwork for the intro text scroll is very amateurish.”
“If I had to assign the graphics to a classic console, I would say Mega Drive.”