Factsheet
Developer
Sunhead Games
Based in Taipei, Taiwan
Release date
Feb 18 2016
Platforms
Apple App Store
Google Play
Website
sunheadgames.com/swords
Regular Price
| USD | $1.99 |
| EUR | 1,99 € |
| CAD | $2.79 |
| GBP | £1.49 |
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
Gameplay YouTube
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. Check their SoundCould: soundcloud.com.
About Sunhead Games
Boilerplate
Sunhead Games is a Taiwan-based studio founded in 2012, creating unique, innovative video games with an independent spirit. Sunhead has released A Ride into the Mountains, The Swords, and Carto.
More information
More information on Sunhead Games, our logo & relevant media are available here.
The Swords Credits
Lee-Kuo Chen
Design, Sunhead Games
Chia-Yu Chen
Programming, Sunhead Games
Allen Lee
Art
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