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Goblin Sword

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Goblin Sword
Developer(s)Eleftherios Christodoulatos
Publisher(s)Gelato Games (NS)
Programmer(s)John Christodoulatos
Artist(s)Lefteris Christodoulatos
Platform(s)iOS, Nintendo Switch
ReleaseiOS
  • WW: September 11, 2014
Switch
  • WW: February 13, 2020
Genre(s)Platform

Goblin Sword is a 2D platform video game created by developer Eleftherios Christodoulatos. It was released for iOS on 11 September 2014, and Nintendo Switch on February 13, 2020.[1][2][3]

Gameplay

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The game involves 'slaying as many monsters as a player can, collect loot, avoid dangerous traps and defeat menacing bosses, before facing the evil wizard himself'.

It has 89 levels each with 2 treasure chests, usually hidden behind a 'fake wall'. There are also crystal shards, which are collected to unlock secret levels. In the game, there is a limited amount of health. Every time a player gets hit, they lose one heart. If the player was to fall down a pit, they would lose all health.[4][5][6][7]

There are currently 24 weapons and relics, as well as 36 achievements.[8]

The game is set in a medieval fantasy genre and has settings such as forests, caves and castles. When you kill a monster, you will receive coins (or a group of coins called a gem). These coins can be used to buy things, such as weapons or armour.[9][10]

It has main areas, including Great Forest, Ancient Castle, Dark Caves, Lost City and Sacred Ruins.[11]

There are several bosses in the game.[12]

If you clear 100% of each area, you can unlock more things and a different ending if you clear them all.[2][further explanation needed]

Reception

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Goblin Sword has received "generally favorable" reviews according to review aggregator Metacritic.[1]

TouchArcade praised its difficulty level.[2]

MacRumors considered it one of their top 5 iOS apps worth checking out.[13]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Goblin Sword for iPhone/iPad Reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved 25 August 2018.
  2. ^ a b c d Fretz, Andrew (12 September 2014). "'Goblin Sword' Review – It's Still Rock and Roll to Me". TouchArcade. Retrieved 27 February 2018.
  3. ^ Slater, Harry (11 September 2014). "Goblin Sword Review". Retrieved 27 February 2018.
  4. ^ Wataru, Okumura (2017-06-16). "骨太な大冒険。iOS向けレトロ風アクションゲーム「Goblin Sword」を紹介する「(ほぼ)日刊スマホゲーム通信」第1447回". 4Gamer.net (in Japanese). Retrieved 2018-03-03.
  5. ^ Donson, Carter (11 September 2014). "Goblin Sword Review: Can You Dig It?!". Archived from the original on 28 February 2018. Retrieved 28 February 2018.
  6. ^ Sheridan, Trevor (12 September 2014). "Goblin Sword - Slashing Into Classic Style With Skill". Retrieved 28 February 2018.
  7. ^ Black, Michael (16 September 2014). "[Review] Goblin Sword". Archived from the original on 4 March 2018. Retrieved 3 March 2018.
  8. ^ "Goblin Sword". www.gelatogames.com.
  9. ^ Fisher, Andrew (22 September 2014). "Goblin Sword Review". Retrieved 28 February 2018.
  10. ^ "Goblin Sword - Walkthroughs, Tips and Review". 11 September 2014. Retrieved 28 February 2018.
  11. ^ "Game Guide – Goblin Sword". 22 August 2015. Archived from the original on 2 March 2018. Retrieved 1 March 2018.
  12. ^ Español, Bernardo (7 October 2014). "Goblin Sword Review - The World of Nardio". Archived from the original on 1 March 2018. Retrieved 28 February 2018.
  13. ^ "Five iOS Apps Worth Checking Out - April 2018". 3 May 2018.