Flying Sword

The game is incomplete and hard to control on KB&M. I did have fun until I realzied the game movement is broken.

Forget horses, dragons, and airplanes. Flying around on a sword is clearly the superior way to travel! Relaxing mountain scenery, easy mouse controls, and a score-chasing loop make this a nice little game for short sessions.

I tried giving this game several shots... but unfortunately it's not for me. Controls are difficult and trying to pick up those pesky little nodes always ends up me just face-planting on the side of the mountain. If I play this anymore, I'll probably run the risk of getting a brain aneurysm. Lovely soundtrack, however. Was very peaceful and nice to listen to.

Flying Sword, developed and published by Meng Games, is a minimalist indie experience built around a single, elegant idea: gliding across vast landscapes on a mystical blade. Drawing inspiration from xianxia fantasy, where swords are used as vehicles for flight, the game transforms that concept into a simple, arcade-style experience focused on movement, control, and flow. It doesn’t attempt to tell a story or build complex systems—instead, it commits fully to the sensation of flight, offering a stripped-down but surprisingly engaging loop. The gameplay is centered on guiding a flying sword through procedurally generated terrain while collecting aura stones to increase your score. Controls are handled entirely through the mouse, making the game immediately accessible. There are no complicated inputs or layered mechanics to learn, allowing players to jump in and start playing within seconds. This simplicity is one of the game’s defining traits, as it removes barriers to entry and places full emphasis on mastering movement and maintaining momentum. What gives Flying Sword its appeal is the sense of fluidity it creates. Steering through valleys, weaving between obstacles, and skimmin…

so boring

a good fly with the sword <3