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Swords & Bones 3

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57%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
92% User Score Based on 13 reviews

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About Swords & Bones 3

Swords & Bones 3 is a single player arcade hack and slash game with fantasy and dark fantasy themes. It was developed by SEEP and was released on March 6, 2023. It received very positive reviews from players.

The Swords & Bones saga reaches its third chapter! Inspired by past classics 2D action-platformer games, get ready to fight your way through more than 50 levels full of with enemies, traps and pitfalls. RPG elements enrich the gaming experience.

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92%Audience ScoreBased on 13 reviews
graphics2 positive mentions
music3 negative mentions
  • Engaging and fun 2D action gameplay with a tough but fair challenge and satisfying combat mechanics.
  • Improved character agility and unique abilities, such as dashing through enemies, enhancing gameplay variety.
  • High-quality pixel art with a vibrant color palette and distinctive level designs, maintaining retro charm.
  • Inconsistent and sometimes annoying music choices, with some tracks not fitting the game’s theme or causing players to turn off sound.
  • Issues with some enemy designs perceived as cheap or unattractive replacements, along with occasional bugs and glitches affecting gameplay balance and shop transactions.
  • The game’s difficulty balance can be off, with some stages requiring precise jumps and speedrunning tactics that may lead to quicker exhaustion and less enjoyment.

  • music

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, -25% neutral mentions, 75% negative mentions

    The music in the game received mixed feedback, with some players finding certain tracks annoying or thematically mismatched, particularly on levels 2 and 3, while others appreciated the atmospheric and foreboding dungeon music. Overall, the soundtrack contributed to the game's appeal despite occasional odd or non-retro elements.

    • “Superb graphics, lovely sonics (I especially like the foreboding music on the dungeons!) and has that 'one more go feeling'.”
    • “There's also some stages and music that people may find strange, unappealing, or at appearance, simply not retro.”
    • “This game had music that didn't fit the theme on level 2 and music so annoying I turned it off on level 3.”
    • “There are some stages and music that people may find strange, unappealing, or simply not retro in appearance.”
    • “The music on certain levels feels out of place and can detract from the overall experience.”

  • graphics

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The graphics are highly praised for their quality and nostalgic style, reminiscent of classic games like Prince of Persia for MS-DOS. Combined with atmospheric music, they effectively enhance the gaming experience and immersion.

    • “Superb graphics, lovely sonics (I especially like the foreboding music in the dungeons!) and has that 'one more go' feeling.”
    • “In the beginning, the graphics and style reminded me of Prince of Persia for MS-DOS.”

  • gameplay

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The gameplay is generally very satisfying, with the new "dodge" mechanic adding unique and sometimes humorous interactions during combat. Players appreciate the engaging and entertaining nature of these mechanics.

    • “Very satisfying gameplay like always.”
    • “In addition, the new "dodge" mechanic in conjunction with any hit or pause accidents may result in any number of oddities (personally, I loved the hero's slow, transparent rise to the first available platform, I laughed out loud).”

  • grinding

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    Users appreciate that grinding has been addressed and reduced, but criticize the game for introducing new issues like unbalanced stages, poorly designed enemy replacements, and gimmick-related glitches that detract from the overall experience.

    • “Seep may have finally gotten it through their collective conscience that grinding is unacceptable, but the inability to solve other problems is exacerbated by a rash of horrible and new issues, such as cheap, hideous replacements for old enemies (e.g., green dragons drop ghost fodder, unattractive bare-animated skeleton dogs, frenetic snow furballs); a very unbalanced stage lineup tossed between easy, dodge-heavy, and jackrabbit jump precise; and the threat of new gimmick-related glitches.”

  • stability

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The game's stability is compromised by the introduction of new, poorly designed enemies and an unbalanced stage lineup, resulting in inconsistent difficulty and frustrating gameplay. Additionally, the presence of gimmick-related glitches further undermines the overall experience.

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Swords & Bones 3 is a arcade hack and slash game with fantasy and dark fantasy themes. Common tags for Swords & Bones 3 include demons, indie, 2d, pixel graphics, action rpg and others.

Swords & Bones 3 is available on PC and Windows.

Swords & Bones 3 was released on March 6, 2023.

Swords & Bones 3 was developed by SEEP.

Swords & Bones 3 has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked Swords & Bones 3 for its graphics but disliked it for its music.

Swords & Bones 3 is a single player game.

Similar games include Aggelos, Alwa's Legacy, Tower Hunter: Erza's Trial, Swords & Bones 5, Blasphemous 2 and others.