Bleak Sword is an action game with roguelike elements. It was developed by the independent studio more8bit and published by Devolver Digital. The game debuted on the iOS in 2019, soon after receiving an expanded edition titled Bleak Sword DX, to be released on other platforms.
Bleak Sword takes place in a grim fantasy world. The game's protagonist is tasked with dispelling the titular sword's curse. To do so, he must face hordes of horrifying creatures.
The gameplay of Bleak Sword is shown from the top-down perspective. The game is divided into chapters and takes place in a variety of gloomy areas, in which we fight various enemies. During each dynamic encounter we can use melee weapons, spells and combat skills. To succeed we must stay mobile, avoid enemy blows and look out for any weak spots or gaps in their defenses.
The graphics of Bleak Sword have been made with the use of pixel art, their most distinctive feature being the color scheme, dominated by black, white and occasional bright "neon" red. The diaroma-levels may also be appealing. The game's atmospheric soundtrack was composed by Jim Guthri.
Bleak Sword DX features upgraded mechanics, controls and enemy AI, as well as visuals. The updated release features three new modes; boss rush, arena fight and a special version of the campaign, the stages of which are traversed in a random order. The game also includes all the previously released DLC, introducing new chapters and enemies.
Platforms:
PC Windows June 8, 2023
Apple iOS September 19, 2019
Nintendo Switch June 8, 2023
Developer: more8bit
Publisher: Devolver Digital
Age restrictions: 12+
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System Requirements for Bleak Sword DX Video Game:
PC / Windows
Minimum System Requirements:
AMD Phenom 9500 2.2 GHz, 4 GB RAM, graphic card 1 GB Radeon HD 4770 or better, 500 MB HDD, Windows 7 64-bit.
Recommended System Requirements:
Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4 GHz / AMD FX-4350 4.2 GHz, 8 GB RAM, graphic card 2 GB GeForce GTX 660 / Radeon HD 7870 or better, 500 MB HDD, Windows 10 64-bit.
Game Ratings for Bleak Sword DX Video Game.
God is a Geek: 9 / 10 by Lyle Carr
Bleak Sword DX is a simple action game, but its combat is simply sublime and it had a whole lot of enemy and level variety to keep things interesting.
Nintendo Life: 8 / 10 by Trent Cannon
A surprisingly solid Soulslike, Bleak Sword DX does exactly what it sets out to do and nothing else, which makes it hard to fault. Once you get the timing down on the limited actions at your disposal, you’ll find the monsters full of character even as they try to beat you to death. You’ll die often but the game does a great job of making each death feel like a learning experience rather than a punishment. Short and sweet.
Entertainium: by Callum Rakestraw
Bleak Sword is quick and to the point. Sometimes that’s all you need.
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