Bleak Sword DX

Bleak Sword is an action game with roguelike elements. It was developed by the independent studio more8bit and published by Devolver Digital. The game debuted on the iOS in 2019, soon after receiving an expanded edition titled Bleak Sword DX, to be released on other platforms.

Plot

Bleak Sword takes place in a grim fantasy world. The game's protagonist is tasked with dispelling the titular sword's curse. To do so, he must face hordes of horrifying creatures.

Mechanics

The gameplay of Bleak Sword is shown from the top-down perspective. The game is divided into chapters and takes place in a variety of gloomy areas, in which we fight various enemies. During each dynamic encounter we can use melee weapons, spells and combat skills. To succeed we must stay mobile, avoid enemy blows and look out for any weak spots or gaps in their defenses.

Technical aspects

The graphics of Bleak Sword have been made with the use of pixel art, their most distinctive feature being the color scheme, dominated by black, white and occasional bright "neon" red. The diaroma-levels may also be appealing. The game's atmospheric soundtrack was composed by Jim Guthri.

Bleak Sword DX

Bleak Sword DX features upgraded mechanics, controls and enemy AI, as well as visuals. The updated release features three new modes; boss rush, arena fight and a special version of the campaign, the stages of which are traversed in a random order. The game also includes all the previously released DLC, introducing new chapters and enemies.