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Swords & Bones

Swords & Bones inherits the spirit of the great 16-bit classics from the 80s and 90s, enriching the game experience with modern mechanics! Undead hordes and demons await you in this epic adventure!

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March 1, 2021
5 years and 154 days ago
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Very Positive86 reviews93.0%

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About the Game

Fight through scenarios filled to the brim with monsters, skeletons, and traps.
Earn coins to buy power-ups, and collect every Heroes' Trophy to obtain an extra challenge.
Face a compelling adventure in a dark-tinted fantasy setting, inspired by timeless classics as Ghosts 'n Goblins and Castlevania!

Features:

  • Over 50 action-packed levels!
  • 6 fearsome bosses ready to fight!
  • Two endings to discover!
  • Power up your hero collecting coins!
  • 5 devastating spells to master!
  • Pixel-art graphics in 16-bit style!
  • An epic and dark chiptune soundtrack!
  • Achievements!