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Is Sword of the Guardian worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Fans of retro arcade beat ’em ups who want side-scrolling medieval combat
- Small groups seeking local cooperative play for up to three players
- Players interested in choosing among three characters with distinct fighting styles
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking a slow-paced experience rather than level-based fighting against successive enemies
- Players looking for a large selection of playable characters, beyond the three offered
- Groups seeking online multiplayer rather than local co-op
Our take on Sword of the Guardian
The game centers on staged side-scrolling combat, so its focus is narrower than an adventure built around broad exploration. The three-character roster gives players distinct fighting styles, while limiting character selection to those three fighters.
What is Sword of the Guardian?
Sword of the Guardian is a retro side-scrolling beat ’em up set in a medieval kingdom.
Players choose the Swordsman, Monk, or Dwarf and fight through forests, villages, dungeons, and castles against enemies including troops, assassins, wizards, skeletons, and spirits. Each character has a distinct fighting style and command-input combos. Combat also includes throwing weapons and using magic, with options such as daggers, bombs, ice and fire powers, healing, and protection spells. The game supports local co-op for three players and has multiple endings. Its presentation includes 3D backgrounds with variations in weather and lighting, as well as music and sound effects. The story follows a warrior and companions investigating a political conspiracy and seeking revenge.
How Sword of the Guardian plays
- 01Three Local Players
- Cooperative play lets three players fight together in a local session.
- 02Character-Specific Combos
- The Swordsman, Monk, and Dwarf have distinct fighting styles and command-input combo attacks.
- 03Weapons And Magic
- The available combat options include daggers, bombs, ice and fire powers, healing, and protection spells.
- 04Multiple Endings
- The game offers more than one possible ending.
- 05Changing Backgrounds
- Stages include varied weather and lighting across forests, villages, dungeons, and castles.
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Sword of the Guardian: platforms & release
Is Sword of the Guardian worth it?
It is worth it if: fans of retro arcade beat ’em ups who want side-scrolling medieval combat. Skip it if: players seeking a slow-paced experience rather than level-based fighting against successive enemies.
Where can I download Sword of the Guardian?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens Sword of the Guardian's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is Sword of the Guardian on?
Windows only.
