The Swords of Ditto

 PlayStation 4
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

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  1. 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 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 reallyOverall 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.… Expand
  2. 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" 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,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" 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.… Expand
  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. Just like our lives, Ditto is beautiful, frustrating, captivating and wonderful. Highly recommended.
  4. Muaxos
    Apr 24, 2018
    8
    Story: 7
    Gameplay: 8
    Graphics: 9
    Sounds: 7
    Final: 7,75 (or 8 if you want to...)

    The Swords of Ditto is a very beautiful game with a simple but interesting story that fit perfectly well in the context of the gameplay. The soundtrack is very beautiful and friendly, plus the aesthetic Zelda + Adventure Time which is hilarious!
  5. otakon17
    Apr 24, 2018
    5
    First, the good stuff. The game is charming in it's presentation in terms of writing style, graphics and art design, music and sound. Controls are great, tight and responsive very simple to understand.

    Now, the bad stuff. It's a chore to play and the charm quickly wears thin when you're on your third attempt to just get past the FIRST dungeon. The procedurally generated dungeons seem to    First, the good stuff. The game is charming in it's presentation in terms of writing style, graphics and art design, music and sound. Controls are great, tight and responsive very simple to understand.

    Now, the bad stuff. It's a chore to play and the charm quickly wears thin when you're on your third attempt to just get past the FIRST dungeon. The procedurally generated dungeons seem to have their own rules and you'll quickly die if you aren't careful. Or are unlucky like me and get trapped in a room with no way out with an enemy you cannot kill that summons endless enemy reinforcements. The game forces you to level grind before you can even attempt the dungeon again after you die, but it's pointless since the game scales the world to your level, just adding busy work and wasting the EXTREMELY limited time you have before you fight "the final boss" as it were.    … Expand
  6. Smithys35
    Apr 28, 2018
    8
    This is a great RPG the swords of ditto has similar gameplay to some zleda games which is a good thing like cutting though grass with your sword collecting coins and other items can be so additive lol
  7. Schueli
    Aug 10, 2022
    5
    Ich hab einen Durchgang gemacht. Für 100% sollen wohl etliche notwendig sein. Ist so ein kleines klassischen Zelda-Like, jedoch hat mir ein Durchgang auch gereicht, da es nicht so motivierend und das leveln langwierig ist. Außerdem leveln die Gegner mit, was mir nie so gefällt.
  8. Dubeau
    Feb 10, 2019
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is a Zelda clone. Visually perfect in cell shaded style. The world isn't that big, so they make a rule that when you die you have to restart from the start, with a character of your choosing (you find more in the game) and you keep your level. The rule become really annoying after the third time you die. Eventually you can buy an extra life. This mechanic isn't really that fun. I put the game to easy to finish it, but the real ending demands that you kill the bad guy 5 times without dying. The game doesn't cost that much. You will get a good 5-6 hours at easy. I give it a 68%. Did impress me at first, then not so much.… Expand
  9. TheProGamer-
    Apr 24, 2018
    7
    An entertaining game with a familiar pace. A Zelda clone that isn't bad with a beautiful art style and a similar 'end of the world' countdown Majora's Mask had attained. The game can be a little bit repetitive and doesn't really attain anything new or something that will make it stand out. A unique twist in the game, a nice story and a world of beautiful art styles that can make anyone go 'awwww'.
  10. bbyford
    Oct 2, 2019
    2
    Great Art, Music and style. Terrible terrible game loop. This game shows how great artists and game makers can do when making a bad concept mechically, the game designer or designers should have played tested this game loop before releasing.

    I was so excited to play this when it first came out, but then fell off it straight away. It turns fun progress into tedious grinding with little    Great Art, Music and style. Terrible terrible game loop. This game shows how great artists and game makers can do when making a bad concept mechically, the game designer or designers should have played tested this game loop before releasing.

    I was so excited to play this when it first came out, but then fell off it straight away. It turns fun progress into tedious grinding with little feedback, incentive, story law, discovery that makes you feel like you want to continue any time you die.

    DO NOT PLAY THIS GAME    … Expand
  11. DarlingBaphomet
    May 23, 2020
    9
    This game isn't for everyone, and the mixed score should say that much. But it is a charming, delightful Legend of Zelda-esque roguelite that offers dozens of hours of play. The graphics are cute and captivating, the music is video game-y in a way that not much video game music is nowadays, the combat has wake, and the randomly generated map every run adds weight to the 'once every 100This game isn't for everyone, and the mixed score should say that much. But it is a charming, delightful Legend of Zelda-esque roguelite that offers dozens of hours of play. The graphics are cute and captivating, the music is video game-y in a way that not much video game music is nowadays, the combat has wake, and the randomly generated map every run adds weight to the 'once every 100 years' storyline.

    It has its issues - a bit buggy here and there, the world generation isn't quite as varied as you would like, but it's overall extremely high quality for an indie game. It's genuinely wondrous to explore, and by the time you're on your second or third run, you'll be deeply invested in the world of Swords of Ditto. I bought this game on sale for 7.50 a few days ago, and I haven't put it down since - and it's been a LONG time since an indie game has been able to say that of me. I highly recommend it to anybody looking for a charming, nostalgic roguelite, especially if it's on sale.    … Expand

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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. Gamers Heroes
    Sep 4, 2018
    70
    The Swords of Ditto is a charming rogue-lite with a robust challenge. Fans of top-down action-adventure games won’t be disappointed.
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  2. 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.
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  3. GamePro Germany
    May 27, 2018
    69
    Cute rogue-like RPG which introduces interesting ideas, but ultimately turns out to be a dreary grind festival.
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