The Swindle

 PlayStation Vita
User Score
7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 12 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 12
  3. Negative: 2 out of 12
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  1. FriedConsole
    Jan 9, 2016
    9
    This game should be the next Spelunky phenomenon. It is a rougelike but with stealth mechanics and a unique limit on runs to reach the end. Beautiful Steampunk look. Runs excellent on Vita.
  2. chrisse989
    Jan 16, 2017
    9
    Having gotten this game via PS+ and not knowing anything about it, I had no clue what to expect. But it was a very pleasant surprise. Game works great on Vita and I love the artstyle, music and gameplay. I can highly recommend it to everyone.
    Only thing that holds me back from giving it a 10 is a technical hickup where hacking multiple drones (option that becomes available later on)    Having gotten this game via PS+ and not knowing anything about it, I had no clue what to expect. But it was a very pleasant surprise. Game works great on Vita and I love the artstyle, music and gameplay. I can highly recommend it to everyone.
    Only thing that holds me back from giving it a 10 is a technical hickup where hacking multiple drones (option that becomes available later on) renders the game unplayable due to huge drops in performance. But this is only a minor issue, loved the game for the rest and when already multiple times through it.    … Expand

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Metascore
74

Mixed or average reviews - based on 5 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. Vandal
    Sep 13, 2015
    70
    The Swindle is irregular. It feels mediocre, but if you spend enough time with it it becomes pretty addictive. If you have the time and the patience, it'll know how to make you feel rewarded.
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  2. IGN Spain
    Aug 26, 2015
    80
    A nice surprise that we weren't expecting. A stealth game that it's also a roguelike and an RPG, dressed with a steampunk shirt. We love it and hate it at the same time because of its manic difficulty and some control issues.
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  3. Gaming Age
    Aug 13, 2015
    50
    The Swindle is impossibly hard, to the point that only masochists need apply.
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