GIGASWORD

Takes a while to get going, and when it does the puzzles are the real star of the show, but they aren't that great. I can see why reviews are all over the place with this game.

Just pure fun from the start!

a nice metroidvania with some nice mechanic

6.5/10 Great music, great atmosphere, great aesthetic. A little boring and long winded, I didn't finish because of the repetition and the difficulty is just so as to be annoying as it's not nearly as difficult as some other games I've played, it's the why. Why it's difficult is so much worse here i.e. pixel perfect jumps, I'd literally rather die than do pixel perfect jumps for a whole game hahaha

Developed by Studio Hybrid and published by Akupara Games, GIGASWORD is a side-scrolling action-adventure that blends metroidvania exploration with a distinctive gameplay mechanic centered on a colossal legendary sword. Instead of simply serving as a powerful weapon, the GIGASWORD influences nearly every aspect of the experience, from movement and puzzle-solving to combat and progression. This single concept gives the game a unique identity, transforming what could have been a familiar fantasy adventure into something that constantly challenges players to think differently about how they interact with the world. By building its mechanics around both the advantages and disadvantages of carrying such an enormous weapon, GIGASWORD successfully establishes itself as more than just another entry in the crowded metroidvania genre. The story takes place in the kingdom of Thoenhart, a once-thriving land now devastated by famine, disease, and the slow collapse of civilization. Humanity's final hope lies within the mysterious Tower of Nestrium, where the legendary God Crystal known as Gnosis is said to possess unimaginable power. Players assume the role of Ezra, who becomes caught in a jour…

Gigasword is a fun Metroidvania with beatiful pixel art, a great 8 bit soundtrack, a fantastic world to explore and a nice ( and sometimes wordy) story. The game has a slower pace in terms of combat and movement, so don't expect a fast paced action game. Unfortunately it also has some bugs like the character vanishing or getting stuck in the enviromnent but those do not happen too often. A big improvement would be the ability to remap buttons and maybe to use different buttons for different skills. I used a healing potion or casted the wrong spell quite a few times because all skills and spells are mapped to Y and B. I really enjoyed the 22 hours it took to 100% the game