Goblin Sword
2014
- platform
- role-playing (rpg)
- adventure
- action
The story
Goblin Sword is a retro-inspired action platformer with light rpg elements. An army of monsters led by an evil wizard have invaded your hometown. Slay as many monsters as you can, collect loot, avoid dangerous traps and defeat menacing bosses, before facing the evil wizard himself. Reviews: “It's such a crazy value and has such good production quality it kind of speaks for itself.” 5/5 TouchArcade "Fun visuals, good music, engaging level design, and lots of content make Goblin Sword an excellent little game." Editor's Choice -148 Apps “A deeply compelling and staggeringly impressive tribute to retro games.” 10/10 ArcadeLife Features: -89 levels -13 bosses -30 weapons with unique special attacks -30 relics that grant you abilities -14 costumes -8 guardians that follow you around and assist you -5 secret very hard levels -Decorate your home with souvenirs -Customizable touch controls -Universal app. Works on iPad, iPhone and iPod touch. -iCloud and MFi support -Game Center achievements and leaderboards -Premium game. No IAP or ads ever.
What it’s like
Bright, chunky pixel art in a sunny storybook palette, with bold outlines and cheerful little monsters spilling across short side-scrolling stages. The sound is a bouncy chiptune score and crisp, punchy sound effects for every swing and coin pickup, the kind of retro soundtrack that feels like a Saturday morning on an old console. Vibe: bright, brisk, nostalgic fun. It suits a short commute on the phone, a lunch-break session, or an evening of pick-up-and-play with no pressure to finish. Pacing is quick and bite-sized, with levels that last a few minutes, a steady drip of loot, and a clear escalation toward bosses. The tone is light and upbeat, a hometown being overrun but played for comic adventure rather than dread. Violence is cartoonish: monsters are smacked and burst into puffs, with no gore, no sexual content, and little real fear, though traps and boss fights bring some challenge. It's for players who want retro platforming with a generous amount of content and a comfortable, low-stress rhythm, and for anyone who enjoys collecting weapons, relics, and costumes as they go.
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