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The Swords

Name: The Swords
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.08 (200 reviews)

Step into the flow of an ancient epic. Experience a premium, ad-free journey where calligraphy meets combat in a breathtaking ink wash world.

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Key Figures

Downloads

239K+

User Rating

4.1/5

Total Ratings

200

Publisher

Lee-Kuo Chen

The Art of the Blade

Step into a world where martial arts philosophy meets fluid, ink-wash combat in an award-winning experience designed for the discerning player.

Living Calligraphy

Immerse yourself in a stunning aesthetic of ink-wash paintings and calligraphy that transform every movement into a work of art.

Zen-Focused Mastery

Find your flow with unique gameplay mechanics that prioritize precision and the philosophical spirit of wuxia combat.

The following screenshots and description are sourced directly from the app's official store listing and are the property of the app developer.

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Screenshots

The Swords - Ink wash painting of a sword master facing three opponents on a mountain ridge — Ink wash painting of a sword master facing three opponents on a mountain ridge

The Swords - Minimalist ink wash brushstrokes representing sword movements in The Swords action game. — Minimalist ink wash brushstrokes representing sword movements in The Swords action game.

The Swords - Minimalist ink wash painting with red sword slashes in The Swords game — Minimalist ink wash painting with red sword slashes in The Swords game

The Swords - Minimalist ink wash painting of a sword master in the mobile game The Swords — Minimalist ink wash painting of a sword master in the mobile game The Swords

The Swords - The Swords game title in white ink wash calligraphy — The Swords game title in white ink wash calligraphy

Description

The Swords is an action game of ancient martial arts. It tells the story of a sword master's 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. ◆ - 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 ◆ "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 ◆ 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 ◆ Trailer - youtu.be/VXT2F9C-aXo Official website - sunheadgames.com/swords Follow us: Facebook - facebook.com/sunheadgames Twitter - twitter.com/sunheadgames