Bleak Sword

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A dark fantasy action game where players battle through cursed diorama battlefields to lift the curse of the legendary Bleak Sword.

Ratings

4.5

Age

12+

Category

ACT

Languages

ENG
Developed by more8bit and published by Devolver Digital, Bleak Sword is a dark fantasy action game that challenges players to fight across compact, cursed diorama battlefields. Through nine intense chapters, players must lift the curse of the legendary Bleak Sword by defeating various creatures in forests, swamps, castles, and dungeons. Utilize powerful magic, discover helpful items, and level up your character to enhance stats before facing menacing guardians. After breaking the curse, a challenging Arena Mode and thirty unlockable achievements await. The game features elegant controls for rolling, parrying, attacking, and counter-attacking, optimized for both gamepads and touch controls. With a haunting score by award-winning composer Jim Guthrie and sound design by Joonas Turner, Bleak Sword delivers a hardcore yet accessible mobile gaming experience, exclusive to Apple Arcade.

Features

Features

Walkthrough

Chapter Progression and Combat Basics

In Bleak Sword, progress through nine chapters, each containing compact diorama battlefields filled with enemies like bats, skeletal knights, and ghouls. Master the controls: swipe to dodge, tap to parry, and hold then swipe to attack. Conserve stamina to avoid vulnerability. Collect items and level up to boost strength and defense before facing guardians. The Castle of Despair, introduced in Update 3, adds 10 new levels and a boss fight against the Bleak Sword’s creator.

Gameplays

Core Gameplay Mechanics

Bleak Sword emphasizes precise combat in a retro-styled, pixelated diorama world. Players dodge, parry, and attack using intuitive touch controls or a gamepad. Each enemy has unique attack patterns, requiring careful timing. The game rewards strategic play, with leveling up and item collection enhancing your hero’s abilities. Arena Mode, unlocked after completing the story, offers intense challenges, while 30 achievements test even veteran players.

Questions And Answers

Here are some possible questions and answers that you might find useful

    Questions And Answers

    Here are some possible questions and answers that you might find useful

    1. Q:How do I access Bleak Sword?

      A:Bleak Sword is exclusive to Apple Arcade, requiring a subscription ($4.99/month with a one-month free trial). It’s available on iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV, requiring iOS 13.0 or later.

    2. Q:What’s new in Update 3?

      A:Update 3 adds 10 new levels in the Castle of Despair, a boss fight against the Bleak Sword’s creator, two new enemies (Hunched Knight and tentacle demons), and new music by Jim Guthrie.

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