Review: Thy Sword (PlayStation 4)
Thy Sword is a hack n’ slash platformer with procedural levels and roguelike elements. A world of Sword & Sorcery awaits!
Pros:
- 8 Bit graphics.
- 95.01mb download size.
- Platinum trophy.
- Cross-buy with Playstation Vita.
- Stackable Platinum trophy.
- Rebind controls.
- Two players local co-op.
- Graphic effects-none/pixel grid/CRT emulation.
- Two playable characters-the barbarian and the Valkyrie.
- Tutorial area.
- 3 difficulties-apprentice/adventurer/hero.
- World map level select.
- Action platform gameplay.
- The game takes place on one screen with a series of platforms, kill enough enemies to open the gate.
- Breakable objects for loot.
- A level has a handful of stages.
- In between levels you can visit a shop, get advice and play a gambling mini-game.
- Big boss battles.
- Decent combat and has a really good block and counter system.
- Night-time levels that only illuminate with the lightening.
- Buy items for buffs.
- Play how you want as you can choose where to go on the map.
- Coins and health drop from enemies.
- Each area has unique features.
Cons:
- Basic gameplay.
- In the beginning, you have two doors but don’t say which does what.
- Slight learning curve.
- Difficulty spikes especially with the bosses.
- Some dodgy hit detections.
- No replay value.
