Software:Goblin Sword

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Short description: 2014 platforming video game
Goblin Sword
Goblin Sword cover.jpg
Developer(s)Eleftherios Christodoulatos
Publisher(s)Gelato Games (NS)
Programmer(s)John Christodoulatos
Artist(s)Lefteris Christodoulatos
Platform(s)iOS, Nintendo Switch
ReleaseiOS
  • WW: September 11, 2014
Switch
  • WW: February 13, 2020
Genre(s)Platform

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.[1][2][3]

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 crystals, 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.[4][5][6][7]

There are currently 24 weapons and relics, as well as 36 achievements.[8]

The game is set in a medieval fantasy genre and has settings such as forests, caves and castles. When you kill a monster, you will receive coins (or a group of coins called a gem). These coins can be used to buy things, such as weapons or armour.[9][10]

It has main areas, including Great Forest, Ancient Castle, Dark Caves, Lost City and Sacred Ruins.[11]

There are several bosses in the game.[12]

If you clear 100% of each area, you can unlock more things and a different ending if you clear them all.[2][further explanation needed]

Reception

Reception
Aggregate score
AggregatorScore
Metacritic80/100[1]
Review score
PublicationScore
TouchArcade5/5 stars[2]

Goblin Sword has received "generally favorable" reviews according to review aggregator Metacritic.[1]

TouchArcade praised its difficulty level.[2]

MacRumors considered it one of their top 5 iOS apps worth checking out.[13]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Goblin Sword for iPhone/iPad Reviews". CBS Interactive. https://www.metacritic.com/game/goblin-sword/critic-reviews/?platform=ios-iphoneipad. 
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Fretz, Andrew (12 September 2014). "'Goblin Sword' Review – It's Still Rock and Roll to Me". https://toucharcade.com/2014/09/12/goblin-sword-review/. 
  3. Slater, Harry (11 September 2014). "Goblin Sword Review". https://www.pocketgamer.co.uk/r/iPad/Goblin+Sword/review.asp?c=61468. 
  4. Wataru, Okumura (2017-06-16). "骨太な大冒険。iOS向けレトロ風アクションゲーム「Goblin Sword」を紹介する「(ほぼ)日刊スマホゲーム通信」第1447回" (in ja). 4Gamer.net. http://www.4gamer.net/games/306/G030699/20170613124/. 
  5. Donson, Carter (11 September 2014). "Goblin Sword Review: Can You Dig It?!". https://www.gamezebo.com/2014/09/11/goblin-sword-review-can-dig. 
  6. Sheridan, Trevor (12 September 2014). "Goblin Sword - Slashing Into Classic Style With Skill". http://applenapps.com/review/goblin-sword. 
  7. Black, Michael (16 September 2014). "[Review Goblin Sword"]. https://www.pocketmeta.com/review-goblin-sword-11667. 
  8. "Goblin Sword". http://www.gelatogames.com/p/goblin-sword.html?m=1. 
  9. Fisher, Andrew (22 September 2014). "Goblin Sword Review". http://www.148apps.com/reviews/goblin-sword-review. 
  10. "Goblin Sword - Walkthroughs, Tips and Review". 11 September 2014. https://jayisgames.com/review/goblin-sword.php. 
  11. "Game Guide – Goblin Sword". 22 August 2015. https://kkatlas.com/2015/08/22/game-guide-goblin-sword. 
  12. Español, Bernardo (7 October 2014). "Goblin Sword Review - The World of Nardio". http://nardio.net/2014/10/07/goblin-sword-review. 
  13. "Five iOS Apps Worth Checking Out - April 2018". 3 May 2018. https://www.macrumors.com/2018/05/03/top-ios-apps-april-2018/.