Easily the most complete platformer for IOs
Fri Oct 11 2019 DexxXIXIt’s hard to believe I hadn’t heard of this game prior to stumbling upon it. If you want a complete side-scrolling action hame similar to mega-man or Super Mario this game is for you. The graphics are colorful and varied, the levels have differing enemies with different attacking styles to keep things interesting and the game introduces new elements like icy blocks, lava and falling blocks as you progress. I personally also love that there are multiple weapons with varying effects and special attacks, different armor and a really neat buff system which are called relics. Similar to rings in Dark Souls they give you permanent buffs like increased speed, increased magic bar or increased defense as long as you are using the relic with that skill. Many to acquire so the game stays feeling very fresh, which is also due to how much thought went into the level design. If this game had been on the SNES (and if feels like it could have been) it would have been a hit. The controls are very responsive which made navigating the levels so much easier.
This game is a steal at 2 or 3 dollars and I personally can’t recommend it enough. Outstanding retro platformer which is among the best I’ve seen on IOS.
Fantastic game
Tue Mar 06 2018 LineouttGreat game. My favorite action game/platformer by far on the iPhone.
Whoever said this game is uninspired and depressing must play way too many games or otherwise being approaching this from a "hardcore" or "critic" view that is overly jaded. This game is really fantastic, it actually has amazing gameplay that is balanced. The gear has an impact on your character visually and adds welcome variation to the gameplay without altering the basic challenge of each level. You can't be OP, and the difficulty seems to always be at the right spot. It is great value for what you pay. Its easy to pick up for a quick level or play for hours depending on what you feel like. It has kept me playing until almost 100% completion. The only thing is the story - I was like "what story?" I just played through all the levels and twice the game randomly "ended" after I killed some bosses and I was like wth happened. Who cares though, I didn't even want a story, I like to play this while I listen to podcasts or talk to someone on the phone for a long time. Besides that I agree with all the stuff the other people say about it. Just great!
Utterly epic. No doubt about it.
Mon Jul 31 2017 Lucasj9998This game is fantastic! I love the graphics and the retro style, while still having polished and smooth animation! It's challenging, but somehow in a fantastic way! Just (SPOILER ALERT! BEEP BEEP! SPOILER ALERT!) I wish you could actually wield the goblin sword. Or, like, if you get the ending where you take the sword and rule the world, there could be, like, a battle inside the players head where it's his good side (green) vs his bad side (red). Then if you choose to play as the bad side and win then you could take the sword and get an ending where you take the sword and rule the world, or if you play as the good side and win then you can get the goblin sword and control its evil and use it in game, but not at its full potential so it doesn't take control of you. (SPOILER ALERT IS OVER. I REPEAT, NO MORE SPOILERS.) Also, can we have a place where we can completely customize our character. All in all though, if you have $2.00 you're willing to spend and you're considering buying Goblin Sword, the buy it. Please, buy it and you can kill your boredom like never before!
Nice game, but left wanting more...
Wed Jun 10 2020 =owlz=I don’t buy a lot of games, but after reading the many positive reviews I thought I would make an exception. The controls are easy to get used to and the game begins with great promise. However, as I got further along I was left wanting more. There is almost no difference between weapons and thus very little incentive to upgrade your character. I played the last 5 chapters with the same sword I bought in the first chapter. I was a little annoyed that there is no perceptible difference in the suits of armor (only there for fashion?) and I still have no idea what purpose the souvenirs play in the game. It would have been nice to be able to trade, sell, or incorporate these souvenirs into the overall story (e.g. quests given by the townsfolk you meet along the way). About the only exciting thing was discovering the different relics. I would have liked a little more character development and more of a story to motive further gameplay. It would have been nice to have a health bar rather than discrete hearts; I think that would have helped fix the issue with the different suits of armor. In the end, it was an entertaining game, but I admit that I only completed the game because I can’t leave a game half done.
I have never been so blown away
Sun Jan 22 2017 UConnHusky1999Honestly, this game is one of the best and most fun games I have ever played on any system. I dare say, it could flat out compete with the the little guy with a mustache ;)...seriously. The retro style is amazing in its simplicity, yet simple it is NOT. It's the perfect amount of challenge to keep you focused for hours upon hours. Just don't give up! The fun is the challenge and you sometimes need to play a level 20X to get the patterns and timing down, but the payoff is huge! Lots of secrets to find to make replay value through the roof. The value I got out of this would be the equivalent of buying a brand new PS4 or XBox game for $1(but I promise, this will be better!). I play it on my iPad while my 7 year old plays it on his(I am 39) and we have so much fun together. Buy this game!
To the developers, PLEASE make a sequel, you guys rock and your logo should be on the next dollar bill(which I still have many of because your game price was so reasonable). THANK YOU.
Fixes everything wrong with mobile gaming today
Wed Aug 30 2017 TnuggetManAbsolutely fantastic. I sincerely applaud the developers who made this. In today's age of "pay to win" tactics and cheap gimmicks, I honestly feel like the people that made this weren't in it for the money, they just wanted to create a good game. And they did. No in-app purchases or garbage timers until you can play again.
The level design is ingenious and really thought out. The game runs amazingly, I have played this game for countless hours and have encountered no bugs. The dev team continues to support this game with huge updates that bring more levels, more weapons, and so much new content.
And it does have a huge amount of content. This is not a game you can beat in a few weeks.
The ONLY possible bad thing I could say about this is that the control scheme takes some getting used to. There's nothing anyone can do to fix this, it's just the way it is. Your fingers just have to learn where the buttons are. But it's really not that hard to get used to, and once you do, the controls respond to movement really well. It feels just like you are playing with a controller.
Seriously. Please buy this game. So much love went into it and it really shows. After you play it you'll be so glad that you could support the makers of this game for creating something truly incredible.
Goblin Sword Is a Perfect 6/5, An Absolute Masterpiece!
Sat Dec 07 2024 scottnrwdI don’t normally write reviews, but Goblin Sword deserves all the praise and then some! This game is the definition of perfection on iOS, flawless retro visuals, tight controls, and a level of replayability that’s off the charts. It brings back the magic of classic platformers with a modern twist that will leave you hooked for hours.
The gameplay balance is incredible, challenging but fair, rewarding exploration and skillful combat. The sheer amount of secrets, treasures, and upgrades makes every level feel fresh and exciting. It’s a love letter to old-school gaming while feeling like a perfect fit for mobile.
If I could rate this 6/5, I absolutely would because it’s just that good. For anyone who enjoys platformers, RPG elements, or simply excellent game design, Goblin Sword is a must have. Do yourself a favor and play this masterpiece, you won’t regret it!
One of the best games in the App Store.
Sun Dec 22 2019 Annonymous CriticThis game is retro like and those types of games are the ones I like and it isn’t that costly for a game nowadays. I have collected every chests and it took me about 2 months. Sure I have slammed my head against every wall to reveal every chest but it was worth it.
Let me talk about the strengths this game provides. Hours upon hours of gameplay, intriguing hard boss fights, hidden secrets, and it costs just a few dollars. The only bad thing I can say about this game is that after completing the game, it is really boring. You can do nothing after completing the game is what I’m trying to say. I personal enjoyed the boss fights as it was an actual challenge instead of just a boss shooting up above him and running like a drunk cow.
Would highly recommend this game to people who like platformer games while still having the feel of your average fighting game.
Fantastic game for lovers of Megaman X
Wed May 02 2018 plexismaxisI love the discovery and actual upgrades to your character which fundamentally change game play. It's sort of like the Megaman X-series, where as you upgrade your character, you can then go back to levels that you had trouble getting all the goodies.
I keep coming back to see what new games they've released. This is such an amazing game, I can't wait to see what they do next. It has the feel of an old school arcade-style-RPG like Golden Axe, but this is so much better.
Update: I bumped it up one star because the dev added a great whole new level. This game is great.
Update 2: I came back hoping for another release and was pleasantly surprised -- again! Hoping to see what else they make!
Update 3: This game is one of the only games I come back and check on every so often. Its such a lovely game. Its got such perfection in gameplay, something so rare these days. This is the kind of game I'll remember forever.
Update 4: Just came back to see what was new, and I watched the video trailer for this game. I love how it shows the deft skills you develop while playing the game. The hero never gets hit once! Rock on!
Update 5: Congrats on getting featured y’all! Any more updates or new games coming? You’re the best.
It has soul
Mon Nov 28 2016 FabufldoslSo this game reminds me just a tiny bit of darksouls because you have to make mistakes to learn. For instance some floors break away and they're ducks about it so when you play through the first time you're going to drop into lava you can't see, anyways I really love the mystery behind most of the weapons and they all have unique movements I just really love them. The only problem I've found is the moving spike boxes because sometimes it just seems like they can reach much farther than their spikes. Most of the grinding is actually pretty fun but sometimes really tiring because you have to risk your life to find secrets and try over and over but it's fantastic and great. The only thing that could be better would be the music but it's really good as a background and all in all a good game
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