The Warrior

About The Warrior

The Warrior is a single player platformer game. It was developed by ThornDuck and was released on August 1, 2025. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

The Warrior is an adventure, and platformer game that explores the perspective of multiple protagonists, all intertwined in a single, grand story. Each character wants to be the star of their own adventure. By taking control of each one, you'll discover that the villain and the hero are simply a matter of perspective. In addition to unique abilities, each character carries their own difficul…

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98%Audience ScoreBased on 90 reviews

gameplay6 positive mentions

Unique and clever gameplay with constantly changing protagonists and mechanics that keep the experience fresh and engaging.
Charming pixel art style, solid music, and detailed world-building with many secrets and lore to discover.
Well-designed puzzles and achievements that are approachable yet satisfying, encouraging exploration and multiple playthroughs.

The game is very short, with the main story easily completed in under an hour, which may leave some players wanting more content.
Some boss fights and gameplay segments feel underdeveloped, repetitive, or frustrating, with certain bosses being overly difficult or tedious.
The constant switching between characters and mechanics can be disorienting and some gameplay ideas are not fully realized or clever.

gameplay
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29% positive mentions, 57% neutral mentions, 14% negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its innovative, ever-changing mechanics that blend classic platforming with diverse character abilities, creating an engaging and densely crafted experience. While the variety and narrative integration are highlights, some mechanics feel underutilized or more stylistic than deeply impactful. The episodic structure and concise storytelling help maintain interest, though there is potential for deeper development in future iterations.
- “One of the best and most densely crafted experiences I’ve ever had, both in terms of gameplay mechanics and narrative.”
- “The warrior is an indie action-platformer that distinguishes itself through constant reinvention, both mechanically and narratively, refusing to settle into a single perspective or playstyle for very long.”
- “Gameplay is built around classic platforming fundamentals, but each character subtly reshapes those foundations.”
- “Unfortunately, most of said mechanics are not especially clever and are often used more for show than gameplay.”
- “I'd love a sequel at some point that expands on the concepts this game presents, both lore-wise and gameplay-wise, perhaps with levels that can be approached as multiple different characters depending on your actions, and to allow for more time to really flesh out each character's mechanics, since I will admit that the game doesn't really take full advantage of any of the characters' kits... except plant, and honestly I could stand to have an entire game that's just plant.”
- “His background effects should have been incorporated more in the gameplay.”
story
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
56% positive mentions, 27% neutral mentions, 17% negative mentions
The story is praised for its fresh, layered, and concise storytelling that avoids clichés and incorporates dark humor and metanarrative elements. Though somewhat short and not revolutionary, it offers an engaging and unpredictable narrative with clever twists and charming presentation. Some plot points, like the princess's villain turn, feel less motivated, but overall the story is fun, unique, and well-integrated with gameplay.
- “At first, it is hard to guess who the “real” main character even is, and that uncertainty makes the story feel fresh.”
- “This layered storytelling is delivered through concise dialogue, environmental storytelling, and the structure of the gameplay itself, allowing meaning to emerge naturally rather than through heavy exposition.”
- “In just one hour, the warrior becomes countless games, each one extremely unique, yet all part of a larger story that’s also rich in metanarrative elements.”
- “The plot twist with the princess becoming the villain is stupid, as she has no motivation to do so, but we do get a really cool segment where you get to be the boss, so that's cool.”
- “The story itself is not revolutionary, but it is told with good timing and personality.”
- “At first, it is hard to guess who the 'real' main character even is, and that uncertainty makes the story feel fresh.”
humor
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The game’s humor stands out for its dark, unconventional wit and playful twists that avoid typical heroic clichés, making the experience charming and unpredictable. Players appreciate its clever, meta jokes and lighthearted tone, which, combined with engaging storytelling, create a memorable and enjoyable short game.
- “The Warrior is a small but very smart game: funny, unconventional, easy to enjoy, and much more playful than it first appears.”
- “It avoids the usual heroic cliché and adds a nice layer of dark humor and anti-traditional storytelling.”
- “Its humor, perspective shifts, and little reversals make the journey feel charming rather than predictable.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50% positive mentions, 50% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The game features a charming pixel art style that effectively supports its tone and gameplay, offering visually pleasing and readable graphics. Users praise the visuals as solid and well-suited for the game's price, highlighting the appealing art style and complementary music. Overall, the graphics enhance the fun and personality of this indie puzzle-platformer.
- “For its price, the visuals and background music are absolutely solid.”
- “The game’s visual style complements its tone with a stylized, pixel-driven aesthetic that prioritizes readability and personality over technical complexity.”
- “The art style is pure perfection and worth the price; the pixel art is amazing and adds to the overall experience.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60% positive mentions, 40% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The music in the game effectively enhances the atmosphere, subtly shifting moods to complement tension, humor, and reflection without overpowering the experience. It is praised as great and adds a nice touch alongside the art and animation.
- “Sound design further reinforces the atmosphere, using music and effects to subtly shift mood between moments of tension, humor, and reflection without overwhelming the player.”
- “A surprisingly fun indie platformer, subverts expectations with multiple gameplay mechanics and has very good pixel art graphics and music.”
- “The art, animation, and music all add a nice touch.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The atmosphere is effectively enhanced by a well-crafted sound design that uses music and effects to seamlessly shift moods between tension, humor, and reflection, creating an immersive experience without overwhelming the player.
- “Sound design further reinforces the atmosphere, using music and effects to subtly shift mood between moments of tension, humor, and reflection without overwhelming the player.”