Factsheet
Description
The Swords is an action game inspired by the ancient martial art of wuxia. It tells the story of a sword master's life and his deep immersion in the art of swords, told through an expressive ink wash painting aesthetic.
History
The Swords was developed in Taiwan by a team of three. The project started in February 2014 and the game was released on February 18, 2016.
Features
- Martial arts game focused on the beauty of movement
- Unique gameplay mechanics expressing different sword-fighting techniques
- Artistic expressions of ink wash painting and calligraphy
- A magnificent combat-driven score
- Free of in-app purchases and ads
Videos
Images
Logo & Icon
Awards & Recognition
- Apple App Store "Best of 2016" in Taiwan (2016)
- Google Play "Best of 2016" in Taiwan (2016)
- IGF China 2015 - Best Mobile Game (2015)
- Indie Stream Award 2015 - Special Recognition Award (2015)
- Game on Weekend 2015 - Best Game (2015)
- GMGC 2016 - Indie Pitch Arena Winner (2016)
- Indie Prize Awards Asia 2016 - Best Game Design Nominee (2016)
- Red Bull’s Mobile Game Of The Year Award 2016 - #8 (2016)
Selected Articles
Mobile Games to Make Time Fly
Kit Eaton , The New York Times
'The Swords' Is a Short Game With a Simple Title That Hides a Wealth of Beauty
Nick Dinicola , PopMatters
Become a sword master and defeat your foes in The Swords
Christine Chan , AppAdvice
The Swords - A cut above the rest?
Harry Slater , Pocket Gamer
Practice Patience with Painterly, Puzzle-like Swordplay
Daniel Fries , Kill Screen
The Swords: A Magnificent Mobile Melee
Jim Hargreaves , TheSixthAxis
Additional Links
- Zoetrope International - Music Production team of The Swords.
The Swords Credits
- Lee-Kuo Chen - Design
- Chia-Yu Chen - Programming
- Allen Lee - Art