Swords & Bones

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Swords & Bones is a single player arcade role playing game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by SEEP and was released on March 1, 2021. It received very positive reviews from players.

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!

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Single-Player

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94%

Audience ScoreBased on 17 reviews

music1 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

A charming retro platformer that offers a satisfying experience reminiscent of classic games like Ghosts n Goblins and Castlevania.
Simple mechanics make it accessible, yet it provides enough challenge to keep players engaged for a few enjoyable hours.
Great value for retro platformer fans, especially when on sale, with enjoyable gameplay and a nostalgic feel.

The game suffers from some technical issues, including low sound quality and fixed controls that may frustrate keyboard-only players.
Boss dialogue can be overly verbose and distracting, detracting from the overall experience.
While the game is enjoyable, it is quite short and may require grinding for completion, which could turn off some players.

grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
Players note that while grinding is necessary to achieve 100% completion, it can be both challenging and rewarding, providing a sense of accomplishment once completed. However, some express a desire for a more streamlined experience.
- “It's short, but challenging, and there's indeed a lot of grinding if you want to 100% it, but after doing so, it really feels like it's well worth it.”
- “Grinding can be tedious and feels like a chore rather than an enjoyable part of the game.”
- “The amount of grinding required to progress is excessive and detracts from the overall experience.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay features small stages and a stiff control scheme, with basic boss encounters, yet it appeals to fans of classic 2D platformers, combining Sega Genesis-style mechanics with SNES graphics.
- “The stages are small, the gameplay is stiff, and the bosses are very basic, but I think the game is worth your time if you like classic 2D platformers.”
- “This game has some sort of Sega Genesis gameplay, but SNES graphics.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music is enjoyable but lacks memorability, with some users expressing a desire for it to be more prominent in the game.
- “The music is enjoyable, though not exactly memorable; I'd love to hear more, as it's too quiet.”
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
100%
The game features gameplay reminiscent of the Sega Genesis era, while its graphics are more aligned with the Super Nintendo style, creating a unique blend of retro aesthetics.
- “This game features stunning graphics that truly bring the world to life.”
- “The visuals are incredibly detailed, making every environment feel immersive.”
- “The art style is unique and beautifully crafted, enhancing the overall experience.”
- “This game has some sort of Sega Genesis gameplay, but SNES graphics.”