Swordship

 Xbox Series X
Metascore
66

Mixed or average reviews - based on 4 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. XboxAddict
    Jan 27, 2023
    67
    While I’d argue the $25.99 CAD price tag is a bit steep for how little content there is, the gameplay is quite original, as I would have never thought about playing a shmup that has no shooting. Lacking some sort of online leaderboard or modes does bring in the monotony and repetitiveness quite quickly, as I was only able to sit and play a few runs at a time before getting the itch to move onto something else for a break.
  2. Xbox Tavern
    Jan 9, 2023
    58
    Swordship is fun in very short bursts but it soon begins to get too repetitive for my tastes.
  3. TheXboxHub
    Jan 3, 2023
    60
    There’s a killer idea at the core of Swordship, and so much presentational care has been put into supporting it. What would happen if you ‘pulled a Mirror’s Edge’ and made a shooter completely pacifist? The result would be Swordship, a dodge ’em up that’s overloaded with potential. In execution, though, it slowly capsizes.
  5. Movies Games and Tech
    Jan 3, 2023
    80
    Swordship is a fun arcade experience with a rogue-lite twist. Furthermore, the fast-paced action and challenging experience will keep you busy for hours. However, the repetitive and brutal gameplay can sadly become frustrating.