Sworn is a new rogue game from Team 17 who I love working with, and they were nice enough to send me a copy of this on PS5 to check out.
I have to be honest here, and there is no way to avoid this comparison, and you will probably see it during every review. If you have played Hades, you have basically played this game. I don’t mean that as a bad thing. The play styles are just very similar. The tight rooms, the traps, the tight controls, and great combat. It is all there, except more in King Arthur’s time. The game is also clearly built for co-op, unlike Hades.
That is also where my biggest issue with the game is, unless you are playing with friends, the game just isn’t as fun as it could be. Sure, it still looks and plays great, but the balance is just off, and at times, you will struggle alone. It isn’t simply a Hades close, however. It is just impossible to avoid that comparison. The characters feel different, for example, it is a joy to blast enemies with Merlin.
The levels also have their own look and feel; the enemies, while a bit repetitive after a few hours, are each their own and fit the time period the creators were shooting for. The music is also very nice and adds to the overall aesthetic. The game as a co-op experience is an 8/10 experience, but playing it alone is more 6/10. Picking this up really comes down to how you plan on playing it. With friends, it is absolutely worth paying full price, but solo, maybe wait for a sale. Best wishes and may the gaming gods bring you glory.
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