Stranger of Sword City

 Xbox One
Metascore
70

Mixed or average reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. ICXM
    Mar 8, 2016
    85
    As a fan of dungeon crawlers and JRPGs, this is definitely a game that every fan of this genre should play.
  2. Worth Playing
    May 17, 2016
    80
    Stranger of Sword City can be a little archaic as far as mechanics go, and it certainly isn't very welcoming for those not already accustomed to the slow first-person, dungeon-crawling style. It is, however, very deep in the gameplay department and showcases new mechanics to complement a rather long campaign.
  3. Brash Games
    Mar 25, 2016
    80
    Ultimately, it’s a pretty hardcore DRPG with enough charm, polish and challenge to get fans of the genre fired up and chomping at the bit. It may not be a great entry point for newcomers to the genre, due to its unforgiving difficulty, but those with a penchant for punishment will be satiated by, what is, Xbox One’s newest and best DRPG.
  5. Digitally Downloaded
    Mar 9, 2016
    80
    Stranger of Sword City is a stellar, and surprisingly unique example of a dungeon crawler. It's dark, grim and gothic at times, and revels in the same difficulty that Experience Inc was able to throw at players in Demon's Gaze, but its unique mechanics and themes make it one of the most boundary-pushing dungeon crawlers we have seen in recent years.
  6. Hardcore Gamer
    Mar 8, 2016
    80
    Suffice it to say, Stranger of Sword City is a must-play for JRPG fans who own an Xbox One.

Awards & Rankings

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#89 Most Shared Xbox One Game of 2016

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User Score
7.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 21 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 21
  3. Negative: 4 out of 21
  1. KaiTaidan
    Apr 28, 2016
    8
    Originally launched in 2014 for Japanese XBOX 360's, Stranger in Sword City remains a solid and highly enjoyable evolution of the genre. IOriginally launched in 2014 for Japanese XBOX 360's, Stranger in Sword City remains a solid and highly enjoyable evolution of the genre. I haven't played a dungeon crawler like this on my TV since the SEGA games of the late 80's and early 90's. I made it only halfway through the demo on XBOX ONE before deciding I needed to buy it immediately.
    The only thing negative I can say is that it is clearly a port. Experience Inc. could have most certainly made graphical improvements on the XBOX ONE but chose not to. For a next gen console with infinitely more power than its predecessor the dungeon textures were lackluster. However, with that said, the hub location scenery and character artwork were gorgeous. It just made you want to see what it would look like if the game were made from the ground up for current gen consoles.
    The story and characters were good enough to keep me interested and the game-play was solid and reminiscent of the games that preceded it so long ago (so much so I reverted instinctively to using the D-pad).
    All in all I'm glad I picked it up and I'm looking forward to the other games Experience Inc. has coming to XBOX.    … Full Review »
  2. RealSamurai
    Jun 17, 2016
    9
    I been thinking grabbing it for Vita (which came out later) but being able to change between art style convinced me getting the Xbone version,I been thinking grabbing it for Vita (which came out later) but being able to change between art style convinced me getting the Xbone version, also because it's an originally Xbox exclusive.

    I've ended up benefiting Oxijiyen art over the original design.
    It's still a great game, for those that know how enjoying a rogue like RPG, that is.    … Full Review »
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