Swordcery

About

Swordcery puts you in control of Colt as he fights back against a massive sword that shattered the world and rained down thousands of smaller blades. You move through different biomes and smash your way past hordes of enemies using direct melee combat. The game mixes rogue-like runs with RPG choices where you collect various magical swords to unlock new powers. Every fight relies on your reflexes since you must dodge attacks and land strikes quickly to survive the growing threat from the heavens. The most striking part is how the weapon system shapes every encounter. Players can find over a hundred unique swords, each changing how you approach combat in that specific run. Community feedback suggests the difficulty ramps up fast once you hit the major bosses near the end of a run. The game stays true to its indie roots with tight controls and no hand-holding for new players. Temple Door Games is still building out content, but the current build shows plenty of depth for anyone who enjoys challenging action games.

Storyline

A giant blade has plunged into the Earth bringing a hail of smaller blades along with it. The calamitous sword, stabbed into the mountains, seems to be draining the power of the Earth itself and with each passing day the rain of swords grows heavier and heavier. To undo this vile corruption, you’ll play as Colt, an unwitting hero who has gained the ability to wield the fallen blades.