The Swords app for iPhone and iPad

4.8 ( 3968 ratings )

Games Entertainment Action Arcade
Developer: Lee-Kuo Chen

1.99 USD

Current version: 1.03, last update: 7 years ago
First release : 17 Feb 2016
App size: 45.86 Mb

The Swords is an action game of ancient martial arts. It tells the story of a sword masters life and his deep immersion in the art of swords. Amidst the ink wash painting is the light and shade of swords, which embodies the fighting and pursuit of a sword master.

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- IGF China 2015 - Best Mobile Game
- Indie Stream Award 2015 - Special Recognition Award
- Game on Weekend 2015 - Best Game
- GMGC 2016 - Indie Pitch Arena Winner

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"Fast-paced but doesn’t feel frantic"
- The New York Times

"A one-of-a-kind game that really captures the feel of wuxia"
- CNET

"A short game with a simple title that hides a wealth of beauty."
- PopMatters

"An enjoyable slice-and-dicer"
- Pocket Gamer

"If you are looking for innovative gameplay and love swordplay, then this is a game that you must check out."
- AppAdvice

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FEATURES
- Martial arts game with the beauty of movements
- Unique gameplay mechanic
- Artistic expressions consisted of ink wash paintings and calligraphy
- Magnificent combat game scores
- A complete game without in-app purchases or advertisements

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Trailer - youtu.be/VXT2F9C-aXo
Official website - sunheadgames.com/swords

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Pros and cons of The Swords app for iPhone and iPad

The Swords app good for

Beautifully designed game with gorgeous minimalist art. This isnt a game to buy and play for days and weeks. Its concise, efficient, and artful like its subject matter. Strongly recommended for people with artistic interest in games.

The art and music are beautiful and the gameplay is solid. Top notch

Some bad moments

Fun game but I beat it in ten minutes and all you can do is play it again, just get something else

Very nice pre-amble artwork but before you pay for this game understand its essentially just fruit ninja UX - but very low-grade and not engaging, addictive or original. Dont download.

The gameplay is quite short, I wouldnt say it would be much more than an hour. For a game which you pay for, it isnt worth it. While it is a pleasing journey, the minimal length and little to no ability to replay, it isnt worth paying for, and you end up feeling betrayed.

Captions move too quickly. Boring gameplay. Would be good as a language app for Japanese, Korean or Chinese. Definitely not worth your money by any stretch.

You dont actually get to swipe as if youre using a sword for more than one level, and even on novice some levels are ridiculously difficult. I cant believe I actually wasted money on such a shitty game. If I could rate 0 stars I would. Dont waste your money on this.

While the game in itself is fun enough, I have to agree with the other reviewers. The video promises a very different game from what you actually get. This is not a cool version of Fruit Ninja. Its a pretty annoying real time puzzle game with a nice background story.

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