SWORDY

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SWORDY is a single player and multiplayer casual sport game. It was developed by Frogshark and was released on July 21, 2016. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Swordy is a local party brawler with chaotic physics-based action. Master the weapons of war, using momentum and timing to fight for your life in a world built on the bones of a ruined empire.

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Audience ScoreBased on 69 reviews

humor4 positive mentions

optimization3 negative mentions

The game is a lot of fun when played with friends, offering a unique and entertaining couch multiplayer experience.
The physics-based combat and variety of weapons create hilarious and memorable moments during gameplay.
The developers are friendly and active, showing potential for future updates and improvements.

The game has been largely abandoned by the developers, with no updates or new content since its early access launch.
Gameplay can become repetitive and dull quickly, especially without friends to play with.
The game suffers from optimization issues, leading to lag and poor performance on some systems.

gameplay
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The gameplay is polished and colorful, featuring solid mechanics that contribute to an enjoyable party brawler experience. However, some players find it slow-paced and note that it still has some early access kinks, which may deter friends from fully engaging with the game. Overall, the mechanics are praised as fantastic, making the gameplay fun despite its drawbacks.
- “It's still got some kinks from being early access, but I think the main mechanics of the game are fantastic and make for a pretty good party brawler.”
- “+ the gameplay is a ton of fun.”
- “It has potential too; it is very polished and colorful, and the mechanics work, but it just feels slow.”
- “Also, you'll find many of your friends don't want to bother to learn the mechanics.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's humor is characterized by a mix of slapstick and complex comedic elements, often enhanced by amusing physics interactions, such as players being knocked around or weapons getting stuck in bodies. While many find it funny and entertaining initially, some users note that the humor can become repetitive and lead to boredom after a short period of play.
- “Although I still love playing this game, it's very slapstick, but humorously complex at the same time.”
- “The physics can be hilarious at times as you get knocked around, and when your weapons get stuck in other players' bodies, dragging them around.”
- “Pretty goofy and funny, but really boring after literally half an hour.”
optimization
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The game's optimization has been widely criticized, with players reporting low framerates even on capable hardware and an overall presentation that resembles an early alpha version. Many users feel that the developers have been lazy in addressing these issues, leading to a frustrating experience.
- “Optimized for no one.”
- “It's very poorly optimized (low framerate on a decent gaming rig) and the overall presentation looks like a very early alpha.”
- “Tl;dr: the game's bad, the developers are lazy, and optimization is nonexistent.”
monetization
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The monetization strategy has been criticized as a low-effort cash grab, indicating that players feel the game prioritizes profit over quality and player experience.
- “This was a low-effort cash grab.”
- “The monetization system feels exploitative and unfair.”
- “I can't enjoy the game without being bombarded by ads and in-app purchases.”
replayability
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Users generally find the game to be replayable, indicating that it offers enough variety and engaging content to encourage multiple playthroughs.
- “The game offers a multitude of choices that significantly alter the storyline, making each playthrough feel fresh and engaging.”
- “With various character builds and strategies to explore, I find myself coming back to this game time and again.”
- “The dynamic world and random events ensure that no two playthroughs are ever the same, keeping the experience exciting.”
- “The game lacks meaningful choices, making replayability feel pointless.”
- “Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to play again.”
- “The limited variety in gameplay mechanics means that replaying feels more like a chore than a fun experience.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are praised for their beauty and consistency, effectively complementing the game's physics without causing any technical issues or crashes.
- “The physics works fantastically, the graphics worked well for what it is, and I never had any problems with the game crashing.”
- “Beautiful, consistent graphics.”
music
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The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it somewhat dull and not matching the intensity of the action. Additionally, there are suggestions for enhancing the sound effects, particularly during combat, to create a more immersive experience.
- “The background music is a bit... 'boring' compared to the action happening in the game.”
- “A few critiques: sound effects would be great to bring you into the fight (potentially music, but swords and spears clanging would be the best) and more levels.”