Goblin Sword
{{Short description|2014 platforming video game}}
{{Infobox video game
| title = Goblin Sword
| image = Goblin Sword cover.jpg
| platforms = iOS, Nintendo Switch
| developer = Eleftherios Christodoulatos
| programmer = John Christodoulatos
| artist = Lefteris Christodoulatos
| released = iOS {{Video game release|WW|September 11, 2014}} Switch {{Video game release|WW|February 13, 2020}}
| genre = Platform
| publisher = Gelato Games (NS)
}}
Goblin Sword is a 2D platform video game created by developer Eleftherios Christodoulatos. It was released for iOS on 11 September 2014, and Nintendo Switch on February 13, 2020.{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/goblin-sword/critic-reviews/?platform=ios-iphoneipad |title=Goblin Sword for iPhone/iPad Reviews |website=Metacritic |publisher=CBS Interactive |access-date=25 August 2018}}{{cite web |url=https://toucharcade.com/2014/09/12/goblin-sword-review/ |title='Goblin Sword' Review – It's Still Rock and Roll to Me |last=Fretz |first=Andrew |date=12 September 2014 |website=TouchArcade |access-date=27 February 2018}}{{cite web |url=https://www.pocketgamer.co.uk/r/iPad/Goblin+Sword/review.asp?c=61468|title=Goblin Sword Review|first=Harry|last=Slater|date=11 September 2014|publisher=|access-date=27 February 2018}}
Gameplay
The game involves 'slaying as many monsters as a player can, collect loot, avoid dangerous traps and defeat menacing bosses, before facing the evil wizard himself'.
It has 89 levels each with 2 treasure chests, usually hidden behind a 'fake wall'. There are also crystal shards, which are collected to unlock secret levels. In the game, there is a limited amount of health. Every time a player gets hit, they lose one heart. If the player was to fall down a pit, they would lose all health.{{Cite news|url=http://www.4gamer.net/games/306/G030699/20170613124/|title=骨太な大冒険。iOS向けレトロ風アクションゲーム「Goblin Sword」を紹介する「（ほぼ）日刊スマホゲーム通信」第1447回|last=Wataru|first=Okumura|date=2017-06-16|work=4Gamer.net|access-date=2018-03-03|language=ja}}{{cite web | url = https://www.gamezebo.com/2014/09/11/goblin-sword-review-can-dig | title = Goblin Sword Review: Can You Dig It?! | first = Carter | last = Donson | date = 11 September 2014 | access-date = 28 February 2018 | archive-date = 28 February 2018 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20180228223343/https://www.gamezebo.com/2014/09/11/goblin-sword-review-can-dig/ | url-status = dead }}{{cite web | date = 12 September 2014 | access-date = 28 February 2018 | url = http://applenapps.com/review/goblin-sword | title = Goblin Sword - Slashing Into Classic Style With Skill | first = Trevor | last = Sheridan}}{{cite web | url = https://www.pocketmeta.com/review-goblin-sword-11667 | title = [Review] Goblin Sword | first = Michael | last = Black | date = 16 September 2014 | access-date = 3 March 2018 | archive-date = 4 March 2018 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20180304055250/https://www.pocketmeta.com/review-goblin-sword-11667/ | url-status = dead }}
There are currently 24 weapons and relics, as well as 36 achievements.{{cite web|url=http://www.gelatogames.com/p/goblin-sword.html?m=1|title=Goblin Sword|website=www.gelatogames.com}}
The game is set in a medieval fantasy genre and has settings such as forests, caves and castles. When you kill a monster, you will receive coins (or a group of coins called a gem). These coins can be used to buy things, such as weapons or armour.{{ cite web | url = http://www.148apps.com/reviews/goblin-sword-review | title = Goblin Sword Review | first = Andrew | last = Fisher | date = 22 September 2014 | access-date = 28 February 2018}}{{cite web | title = Goblin Sword - Walkthroughs, Tips and Review | url = https://jayisgames.com/review/goblin-sword.php | date = 11 September 2014 | access-date = 28 February 2018}}
It has main areas, including Great Forest, Ancient Castle, Dark Caves, Lost City and Sacred Ruins.{{cite web|url=https://kkatlas.com/2015/08/22/game-guide-goblin-sword|title=Game Guide – Goblin Sword|date=22 August 2015|publisher=|access-date=1 March 2018|archive-date=2 March 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180302163949/https://kkatlas.com/2015/08/22/game-guide-goblin-sword/|url-status=dead}}
If you clear 100% of each area, you can unlock more things and a different ending if you clear them all.{{Explain|date=May 2018}}
Reception
{{Video game reviews
| rev1 = TouchArcade
}}
Goblin Sword has received "generally favorable" reviews according to review aggregator Metacritic.
TouchArcade praised its difficulty level.
MacRumors considered it one of their top 5 iOS apps worth checking out.{{Cite web|url=https://www.macrumors.com/2018/05/03/top-ios-apps-april-2018/|title = Five iOS Apps Worth Checking Out - April 2018| date=3 May 2018 }}
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