Worth it for the right player.
At $14.99. It has been as low as $11.99.
- Story and characters: 40 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Gameplay: 23 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Audio: 16 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Bugs: 11 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
- Crashes: 6 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
- Performance: 3 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
Based on 156 player reviews · updated 6 days ago
What players think
The recurring themes across 115 analysed reviews: what players praise, what divides them, and what to know.
I came for a game about using a Buster Sword, and stayed for the rather deep story lore and heartfelt tale about an owlman adopting a human.
I don't think i've ever played a metroidvania with worse progression than gigasword, and i've played over a hundred metroidvania's.
The soundtrack complements these visuals with memorable compositions that shift comfortably between quiet exploration and intense boss encounters, helping each major moment leave a lasting impression.
The graphics are solid pixel art fare.
I enjoy the upgrade a progression system that keeps things fresh and i can't wait to keep playing this on my steam deck when I have more time.
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Currently $14.99. The lowest we've tracked is $11.99.
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