Goblin Sword
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| Developer(s) | Eleftherios Christodoulatos |
| Publisher(s) | Gelato Games (NS) |
| Programmer(s) | John Christodoulatos |
| Artist(s) | Lefteris Christodoulatos |
| Platform(s) | iOS, Nintendo Switch |
| Release | iOS
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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
[edit]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
[edit]| Aggregator | Score |
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| Metacritic | 80/100[1] |
| Publication | Score |
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| TouchArcade |  [2] |
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
[edit]- ^ a b c "Goblin Sword for iPhone/iPad Reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved 25 August 2018.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Slater, Harry (11 September 2014). "Goblin Sword Review". Retrieved 27 February 2018.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Donson, Carter (11 September 2014). "Goblin Sword Review: Can You Dig It?!". Archived from the original on 28 February 2018. Retrieved 28 February 2018.
- ^ Sheridan, Trevor (12 September 2014). "Goblin Sword - Slashing Into Classic Style With Skill". Retrieved 28 February 2018.
- ^ Black, Michael (16 September 2014). "[Review] Goblin Sword". Archived from the original on 4 March 2018. Retrieved 3 March 2018.
- ^ "Goblin Sword". www.gelatogames.com.
- ^ Fisher, Andrew (22 September 2014). "Goblin Sword Review". Retrieved 28 February 2018.
- ^ "Goblin Sword - Walkthroughs, Tips and Review". 11 September 2014. Retrieved 28 February 2018.
- ^ "Game Guide – Goblin Sword". 22 August 2015. Archived from the original on 2 March 2018. Retrieved 1 March 2018.
- ^ Español, Bernardo (7 October 2014). "Goblin Sword Review - The World of Nardio". Archived from the original on 1 March 2018. Retrieved 28 February 2018.
- ^ "Five iOS Apps Worth Checking Out - April 2018". 3 May 2018.
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