Swordigo

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  • Summary: Run, jump and fight your way through a vast world to defeat the spreading corruption.A GREAT ADVENTURE• Explore a magical realm of dungeons, towns, treasures and devious monsters.• Gain experience and level up your character.MAGIC AND SWORDS• Find powerful weapons, items andRun, jump and fight your way through a vast world to defeat the spreading corruption.A GREAT ADVENTURE• Explore a magical realm of dungeons, towns, treasures and devious monsters.• Gain experience and level up your character.MAGIC AND SWORDS• Find powerful weapons, items and spells to defeat your enemies.DYNAMIC LIGHTING• Venture into gloomy caves and dungeons illuminated by the atmospheric dynamic lighting system. OPTIMIZED GAMEPLAY• Precise touch controls designed specifically for iOS. • Customize the controls to your preference.LATEST iOS FEATURES• Game Center and OpenFeint Achievements.• Use iCloud to sync saves between the iPhone, iPod touch and iPad.See the trailer video at www.touchfoo.com/swordigo… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. AppSpy
    Mar 28, 2012
    100
    Swordigo treads the line between slavish homage and love-letter to a genre and style of action-adventure that remains exciting thanks to its almost unstoppable pace that keeps you hooked the entire way.
  2. Slide to Play
    Mar 26, 2012
    100
    Swordigo is a love letter to platforming/adventure games, giving iOS gamers another detailed world of fantasy to explore.
  3. AppSmile
    Mar 26, 2012
    100
    Replay value is very good, as subsequent playthroughs give you the opportunity to explore areas you may have missed previously, allocate XP in different ways, and use alternative weapons and spells from your first attempt.
  4. Gamezebo
    Mar 28, 2012
    80
    Despite its generic nature, Swordigo is an enjoyable game in the spirit of classic console games delivered in a handheld package perfect for long play sessions or quick bite-sized moments.
  5. 4P.de
    May 30, 2012
    80
    At first glance Swordigo is simple and ugly. But under the surface you'll find a competent and challenging adventure, that reminds you of early Zeldas: A lot of combat, a lot of exploring, the occasional puzzle and a huge world.
  6. Pocket Gamer UK
    Mar 29, 2012
    80
    A likeable tribute to a genre now sadly out of vogue, Swordigo provides a welcome helping of enjoyable action RPG brilliance.
  7. Absolute Games
    Jun 28, 2012
    75
    Swordigo is a prehistoric platformer without a single new idea; a hardcore journey through dark fairytale worlds, and a bow to arcade hits of the 90s.

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  1. Positive: 6 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. UsagiYojimbo
    Jun 7, 2012
    10
    It's a good game with clear reference to 16 bit classics. I've got it for free but it's worth a dolar or more. Controls can be a littleIt's a good game with clear reference to 16 bit classics. I've got it for free but it's worth a dolar or more. Controls can be a little problematic but I assume that it's the matter of touch screen instead of the buttons. Either way Swordigo is wort to check out. I give this game 8 but for some reason I can't use the score slider under IPad's safari browser :)… Expand
  2. deepspace
    Mar 30, 2012
    10
    Possibly the best game experience I've had on the iPad yet. Why? I expected a good platform/RPG game with the usual iPad length of a fewPossibly the best game experience I've had on the iPad yet. Why? I expected a good platform/RPG game with the usual iPad length of a few hours. Instead I got an epic game that draws on classics like Zelda and wonderboy in monsterland that promised more like 20 hours of gameplay. The dynamic of this game is incredible- starting gently (ok, the plot is almost non-existent-goes to show how little plot can matter in RPGs if the game mechanics and design is this good) then moving into more and more fiendish puzzling areas. You will find yourself getting to a new area, scratching your head, then going "Oh!" and figuring it out. Then it might take you quite a few tries but you always manage to get through it. Do not underestimate how difficult this is to achieve in a game. The leveling element adds so much to the player experience- if you can't get past a boss, go back and grind a bit, then you'll eventually be able to progress- even though this is more likely to happen earlier in the game. Controls are amazingly responsive and i find myself trying to decide whether or not it is better than with a joystick. Visuals are good and remind me of a side scrolling version of little big adventure (twinsen's oddysey). Level design is varied, even though i look forward to even more variety in a sequel. The player is never punished, and teleports are placed perfectly, so as to avoid overly lengthy trips back to a death spot. I can see these developers being offerred treasure chests full of money by activision in a couple of months- the buzz surrounding this game is building big time. Lets hope they stay true to this mixture of old-school, yet post-wow game mechanic style. In summary, These developers have created a new classic. Can't wait for the next one...or maybe an expansion?… Expand
  4. ttocs
    Apr 2, 2012
    10
    I usually have quite the short attention span when it comes to iOS games. But, for whatever reason this game has held my attention quite aI usually have quite the short attention span when it comes to iOS games. But, for whatever reason this game has held my attention quite a bit. It's a great little game with excellent controls and a charming style to it. If you enjoy iOS action games with a hint of RP in them, you can't go wrong with Swordigo.… Expand
  5. SweStars
    Mar 31, 2012
    9
    This is precisly what I was looking for.
    A good platformer with really smooth controls and some RPG-elements (like leveling up and such).
    In    This is precisly what I was looking for.
    A good platformer with really smooth controls and some RPG-elements (like leveling up and such).

    In you'r 5 must have iPhone games (I haven't palyed it on the iPad, but guess it's even nicer there) - this is one of ´em.

    I highly recommends this fun, vast game.    … Expand
  6. Kenmei
    May 13, 2012
    9
    This is a great game and easily one of the best on the system. Now, if you did not like the old NES/SNES versions of Metroid and Zelda, thenThis is a great game and easily one of the best on the system. Now, if you did not like the old NES/SNES versions of Metroid and Zelda, then you won't like this game. While not as deep as those two games, Swordigo easily makes up for that with great gameplay. I have had some issues with the controls as they've been unresponsive at times, which have caused some of the enemies in the game to be a bit more difficult than they should be. However your doing yourself a disservice by not playing this game as it's easily one of the best on the iPhone right now. Especially if you could have picked it up for free, like I did a few days ago.… Expand
  7. BlockyDogy
    Mar 26, 2022
    8
    First played it as a young young child who could barely scrape by the first boss. Loved it then, the beautiful world inspired my love forFirst played it as a young young child who could barely scrape by the first boss. Loved it then, the beautiful world inspired my love for video games and animation. Later in life picked it back up and ran through it. As an adult, it was short, easy, and just a bit too bland. But I can't give it too low a score because of my memories of it as a child. Would not recommend it as the premiere platforming experience, or even the premiere smartphone platforming experience, but it's an excellent game for those looking for a short and approachable platformer they can play on the go. 8/10… Expand
  8. legodinosandZT2
    Sep 27, 2015
    7
    I feel like if Swordigo spent less time paying homage to games past and more time trying to be its own thing, it could be something reallyI feel like if Swordigo spent less time paying homage to games past and more time trying to be its own thing, it could be something really special. It's still a great game regardless. The graphics have dated somewhat but the story and scope haven't. Not a classic by any means, but a fun epic nonetheless.… Expand

Awards & Rankings

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#36 Best iOS Game of 2012
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#34 Most Discussed iOS Game of 2012
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#66 Most Shared iOS Game of 2012