# Light and Dark Sword - Free Defence Game -

> Fantasy action game with attribute-matching sword combat. (iPhone/iPad app by Naoyuki Hironaka.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-and-dark-sword-free-defence-game/id552706412 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Naoyuki Hironaka](https://appshunter.io/developer/478519685)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Action, Strategy
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 6 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 7.0 · 68 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese
- Released: 2012-09-26
- Data updated: 2026-06-01
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-and-dark-sword-free-defence-game/id552706412/reviews.md

## What is Light and Dark Sword?

Defeat monsters by making full use of the sword of light and dark!
New fantasy action game!

Light and Dark Sword is is an action game in which you make full use of the sword of light and darkness to defeat looming monsters. The monsters have either one of the two attributes, light or darkness, and you can defeat the monsters by using the sword with the opposite attribute. You can switch the sword by tapping the screen. It's a simple game, and yet it can be fun brain exercise. 

■ Features
* Operation simple as tapping the screen.
* Cute colorful characters.
* 3D graphics.
* Supports leaderboard from Game Center.

■ How to play
Tap the screen to change the color of the sword.
Defeat the enemies by hitting the black enemies with the white sword and the white enemies with the black sword.
If you hit the enemy with the sword in the same color, the enemy's power will be increased. 
When the enemies hit the knight in the center, the game is over.

## Key features

- Attribute-matching sword combat
- Tap-to-switch sword mechanic
- Defeat light and dark monsters
- Cute colorful characters
- 3D graphics
- Game Center leaderboards

## Recent user reviews (6 of 6)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-and-dark-sword-free-defence-game/id552706412/reviews.md

### 3/5 — こんなもんだよ

*2013-10-12, version 1.2*

まぁまぁかな？
個人によるけど...

### 5/5 — ん〜

*2013-08-07, version 1.2*

ふつーだね

### 5/5 — おもしろい

*2013-07-22, version 1.2*

いいね

### 1/5 — うかさ

*2013-02-10, version 1.2*

うーん

### 3/5 — updates?

*2013-01-30*

its good, but i think you should make the sword slowly move faster after a certain amnount of time, and add more characters, powerups and enemies

### 4/5 — まあまあ

*2012-10-08, version 1.0*

普通

## Frequently asked questions about Light and Dark Sword

### How do you play Light and Dark Sword?

You play Light and Dark Sword by tapping the screen to switch between the light and dark swords. Defeat enemies by hitting black enemies with the white sword and white enemies with the black sword. If you hit an enemy with the same color sword, their power increases.

### What are the main gameplay mechanics in Light and Dark Sword?

The core gameplay involves switching sword attributes to match enemy types. The objective is to defeat monsters before they reach the knight in the center, which ends the game.

### Does Light and Dark Sword have multiplayer modes?

The description does not mention any multiplayer modes. It does support leaderboards from Game Center, allowing for competitive play through high scores.

### Is Light and Dark Sword available offline?

The description does not specify offline play capabilities. However, the Game Center leaderboard feature suggests an internet connection may be required for full functionality.

### What is the age rating for Light and Dark Sword?

Light and Dark Sword has an age rating of 9+, making it suitable for children and older players.

### How often is Light and Dark Sword updated?

The app was last updated on June 11, 2015, to version 1.3. This indicates infrequent updates in recent years.

### What devices does Light and Dark Sword support?

Light and Dark Sword supports iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### Does Light and Dark Sword have ads?

No, Light and Dark Sword does not contain advertisements.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.3 — 2015-06-11

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Support 64bit.

### 1.2 — 2013-01-29

Bug Fix.

### 1.1 — 2013-01-11

Bug Fix.

### 1.0 — 2012-09-26

No release notes.

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-01.*