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Half Sword
Action
Adventure
Indie
Simulation
Early Access
Single-player
Steam Cloud
Family Sharing

Half Sword is a physics-based medieval combat simulator featuring historically accurate XV-century arms and armor. We are not afraid to show the brutal nature of medieval combat with in-depth blood and gore features.

Developers: Half Sword Games
Publishers: Game Seer Publishing
Release Date: 30 Jan, 2026
Price (USD): 19,19€
Current Players: 11k

Links:  Steam Store  SteamDB

Mixed(60%)
hilarious gameplay
gore
engaging concepts
replayability
progression rewarding
customization
art direction
demo transition
performance issues
clunky controls
overpowered zombies
demo better
Overall, the sentiment towards the game is mixed. Players recognize the game's unique and engaging elements, such as the physics-based combat and distinctive humor, but these are overshadowed by severe performance issues and frustrating controls. While there is enthusiasm for the potential of future developments and fixes, the transition from the critically acclaimed demo to early access has not lived up to the community's expectations. With ongoing updates planned, there is hope the game will overcome its current challenges.

Positive Points

  • The gameplay is praised for being hilarious and entertaining, with many players enjoying the gore, combat mechanics, and unique ragdoll physics.
  • Players appreciate the game's unique and engaging concepts, such as the physics-based combat, weapon customization, and armor system.
  • The progression mode is considered fun and rewarding, offering a sense of progression through earning gear and rank upgrades.
  • The game is noted for its replayability and the satisfaction gained from mastering the combat mechanics.

    • Negative Points

  • The game's performance is frequently criticized, with many players reporting severe fps drops, crashes, and optimization issues, especially on certain maps.
  • There are complaints about the physics and controls, which are described as clunky, leading to unpredictable and frustrating combat experiences.
  • Players find that the Abyss mode is too punishing, with overpowered zombie enemies making it nearly impossible to survive after dying in progression mode.
  • The changes from the demo, particularly in terms of physics and gameplay feel, are not well received, with many players preferring the demo's mechanics.

    • Mixed Points

  • The weapon and armor customization features are appreciated for adding depth but also critiqued for being clunky and needing refinement.
  • The art direction and environment design are praised for their detail, but this also contributes to performance issues.
  • The transition from demo to early access has both excited and disappointed players; while there are more features, the execution has not met expectations.

    • Common Themes

  • Performance issues are a significant concern, with many players highlighting fps drops and crashes as major drawbacks.
  • Despite technical issues, players appreciate the game’s core mechanics and see potential for future improvements.
  • The community is divided on whether the new game provides an improved experience over the demo, with many suggesting that the demo was more polished in terms of physics and gameplay.
    • Updated 2/3/2026, 12:02:51 AM UTC
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