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2014 · Adventure · Platformer

Goblin Sword

Nintendo console exclusive

Goblin Sword is a retro-inspired action platformer with light rpg elements.

Released
2014
Platforms
Nintendo SwitchiOS
Genres
AdventurePlatformerRole-playing
Developers
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Publishers
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Themes
Action
Country
England
Age ratings
PEGI 7ESRB EGRAC ALLCERO A
Languages
English, French, German, Japanese

About

Goblin Sword is a 2D platform video game created by developer Eleftherios Christodoulatos. It was released for iOS on 11 September 2014, and Nintendo Switch on February 13, 2020.

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Gameplay

The game involves 'slaying as many monsters as a player can, collect loot, avoid dangerous traps and defeat menacing bosses, before facing the evil wizard himself'.

It has 89 levels each with 2 treasure chests, usually hidden behind a 'fake wall'. There are also crystal shards, which are collected to unlock secret levels. In the game, there is a limited amount of health. Every time a player gets hit, they lose one heart. If the player was to fall down a pit, they would lose all health.

Reception

Goblin Sword has received "generally favorable" reviews according to review aggregator Metacritic.

TouchArcade praised its difficulty level.

Releases by platformdates and regions as published

PlatformReleasedRegions
iOS11 September 2014Worldwide
Nintendo Switch12 February 2020Europe · North America 13 February 2020

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