The Swords of Ditto

 PlayStation 4
Metascore
74

Mixed or average reviews - based on 30 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 30
  3. Negative: 0 out of 30
  1. PlayStation LifeStyle
    Apr 24, 2018
    85
    I can’t say The Swords of Ditto is a flawless experience. But I can say that the combat, progression, aesthetic, and couch co-op combine to create something wholly unique and engaging.
  2. PlayStation Universe
    Apr 24, 2018
    85
    Vibrant, ridiculous, endearing and just plain enjoyable to play, The Swords of Ditto is an absolute pleasure to tuck into. It doesn't always marry its creative streak to its combat particularly well, but it doesn't prevent this adorably gorgeous action RPG from winning hearts and minds.
  3. RPG Fan
    May 21, 2018
    82
    If players invest the time in exploring the island thoroughly and figure out how to adequately manipulate the many gameplay systems, they will have a really fun and rewarding time.
  5. GameSpace
    May 7, 2018
    82
    Its issues of repetitive combat and odd looting problems do hold it back from being truly amazing but Sword of Ditto is a solid offering that pulls on the nostalgic heartstrings of my youth with its legend of Zelda inspirations and superb handling of the roguelike mechanics.
  6. 4P.de
    Apr 29, 2018
    82
    A charming action RPG that combines a great cartoon design with loads of roguelike elements while constantly paying homage to The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past.
  7. Jeuxvideo.com
    Jun 2, 2018
    80
    Despite a repetitive level-design and an obvious lack of a proper scenario, The Sword of Ditto is both lovely to watch and to listen to. Nicely paced and crafted, it’s even better when played in coop.
  8. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    May 21, 2018
    80
    If you like this style of dungeon exploration, then this is a fantastically made one you can play co-op that's essentially endless, and what's not to love about that? [June 2018, p.85]
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  9. DarkStation
    May 10, 2018
    80
    Caveats aside, playing alone or with a friend in couch co-op, The Swords of Ditto is simple fun with enough depth to keep it interesting throughout.
  10. Twinfinite
    Apr 25, 2018
    80
    Being awoken over and over again after feeling defeated countless times definitely took a toll on me, but once you get to the end, it’s all worth it.
  11. God is a Geek
    Apr 24, 2018
    80
    Swords of Ditto is a very stylish mashup of 2D Zelda and roguelikes, in which you will not see everything it has to offer within the first playthrough. Its time limit is too constricting in the first few hours however, which might put a lot of people off an otherwise fun adventure.
  12. Push Square
    Apr 24, 2018
    80
    The Swords of Ditto is a great little indie adventure, perfect for quick stints of surprisingly tense gameplay. Although some slight technical issues are a bit of a pain, they're not enough to detract from what is otherwise a delightfully charming experience. Tight and tidy, this is an addictive time sink that's well worth a look -- especially if you bring someone along for the ride.
  13. Games Master UK
    May 18, 2018
    75
    A little rough around the edges, but, aptly enough, you'll keep coming back again and again. [June 2018, p.83]
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  14. SpazioGames
    May 3, 2018
    75
    The fact that we had fun playing the Swords of Ditto, with its constant sense of progression and good variety of situations, doesn't make it a perfect game, with a fun but too simple combat system and too much repetition between one run and the the others. Still, a good roguelite to play both on your own or with a friend.
  15. JeuxActu
    Apr 26, 2018
    75
    Halfway between Zelda and a Rogue-like, The Swords of Ditto has its own touch thanks to its great arty touch, its universe, its humor and a few interesting gameplay mechanics. On the other side, the technical side of things isn't very impressive, but patches could improve these issues.
  16. EGM
    Apr 24, 2018
    75
    Devolver Digital and Onebitbeyond’s action RPG, The Swords of Ditto, isn’t a complete reinvention of the roguelike subgenre, but it has enough modern twists and artistic charm to stand out. Players new to such games might have trouble jumping in, though, as a few important mechanics of the subgenre aren’t explained as well as they should have been.
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  1. The Verge
    Apr 27, 2018
    This structure means that the game offers something different than Zelda. It’s not a sprawling open world you can lose yourself in; instead, it’s a smaller playground, one that’s different each time you explore. It’s bite-sized and random, bright and bubbly — which makes it a great chaser to Breath of the Wild.

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#75 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2018

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User Score
6.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 44 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 44
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 44
  3. Negative: 12 out of 44
  1. Bitrip
    Apr 24, 2018
    10
    The game is cute, but surprisingly difficult! If you're on the fence, I highly recommend it. The game controls very well and the "toys" youThe game is cute, but surprisingly difficult! If you're on the fence, I highly recommend it. The game controls very well and the "toys" you unlock are super fun to use. However, be aware that this game is considered a "roguelike" meaning it has permadeath mechanics. I was pretty frustrated at first when starting out because of this, but once you start to understand how the game works, you'll love it.… Full Review »
  2. TheRedHood1
    May 23, 2018
    8
    Overall I enjoyed Swords of Ditto it is a charming game with a really cool art style like the art style of Adventure time. The game itselfOverall I enjoyed Swords of Ditto it is a charming game with a really cool art style like the art style of Adventure time. The game itself unlike most other rouge likes that have played the gameplay never really gets repetitive and does a good job of making the dungeons feel fresh each time that I do them. The toys are mostly all pretty fun to use and mess around with; I also really liked the sticker mechanic it added a good bit of depth to the game. The combat in this game is good too it is fresh and controls really well. If were thinking about getting this a think you should it is a really fun game.… Full Review »
  3. valheart
    Apr 30, 2018
    10
    Perfect! Swords of Ditto is kinda hard in the beginning, but it gets easier and easier with time. The game wants you to learn as you play.Perfect! Swords of Ditto is kinda hard in the beginning, but it gets easier and easier with time. The game wants you to learn as you play. Just like our lives, Ditto is beautiful, frustrating, captivating and wonderful. Highly recommended.… Full Review »
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