There are some light metroidvania elements – there are a few abilities you get as you progress the story which you can use to go to earlier sections in the map to access hidden areas.Īnd yes, there are hidden areas, though they’re not too hidden. I am NOT bad at the game, I just got hit lining it up for a screenshot. For example, there are bats, which are annoying.īoss battles are well designed, and often have a gimmick of their own which makes it just fresh enough that you don’t get bored The Corruptor, who is the 2nd major boss you fight. There’s a decent variety in the kinds of enemies you face, and there are occasional named minibosses you can run into for extra challenge. The combat is simple: swing sword, fire off spell, but it works surprisingly well. Movement feels good in this game, and considering there are quite a few navigational puzzles, that’s one crucial aspect down pat. The team at Touch Foo put some polish into it. It’s a 2D platformer, so you have the basics. The best part of this one, is its gameplay. However, aesthetic alone does not a game make. While this game is a homage to old school platformers in general, the adventures of Link are what it takes after the most.Īnd it’s a very good homage, because my mind kept thinking about just how much this felt like it could belong on the Switch, with slightly updated graphics, as an official game. And that’s the ‘feel’ you get from this game.( Which is…very odd, considering that there are no 2D or 2.5D Zelda platformers.) This is very,very, familia- okay, it’s VERY strongly inspired by Legend of Zelda. I can’t screenshot.Ī green tunic wearing hero, hearts as health, crystals as currency which can be obtained by breaking pots and cutting grass…. This game is an old-school platformer, and the N64-esque graphics only enhance the experience.Ī couple hours in, though, and something…strange becomes noticeable. A quick read of the Play Store reviews implies it’s a sore spot for many players, but personally, I feel it adds to the charm. The first thing you notice is that the graphics seem a bit….polygonal. So, let’s get to it, shall we? THE BASICSĪ bit strange to do “initial impressions” on a second play through of a game, but I had largely forgotten the game, since nearly 5 years have passed since I played it first. I’ve been replaying the game in preparation for this article(and to get screenshots), and I’m pleased that it’s as fun as it was. And I had a new respect for mobile games. And 2 days later, I had finished the game, throughly satisfied with it. Sure, Angry Birds and Fruit Ninja and Candy Crush were good time-wasters, but they were little more.Īnd then, a game called Swordigo somehow came to my attention.
Up till that point, I had largely dismissed mobile games.
The first one I was actually invested in, which I finished with a tinge of sadness knowing I wouldn’t get to play more of it.
Swordigo was the first mobile game I finished.
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