# The Swords

> Action martial arts game focused on sword mastery with artistic visuals. (iPhone/iPad app by Sunhead Games Limited.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-swords/id924826403 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Sunhead Games Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/663106968)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Action, Casual
- Price: $1.99
- Rating: 4.40/5 from 13 App Store ratings · 114 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 45 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese, Chinese (Simplified, China), Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
- Released: 2016-02-18
- Data updated: 2026-09-06
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-swords/id924826403/reviews.md

## What is The Swords?

The Swords is an action game of ancient martial arts. It tells the story of a sword master's life and his deep immersion in the art of swords. Amidst the ink wash painting is the light and shade of swords, which embodies the fighting and pursuit of a sword master.

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- IGF China 2015 - Best Mobile Game
- Indie Stream Award 2015 - Special Recognition Award
- Game on Weekend 2015 - Best Game
- GMGC 2016 - Indie Pitch Arena Winner

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"Fast-paced but doesn’t feel frantic"
- The New York Times

"A one-of-a-kind game that really captures the feel of wuxia"
- CNET

"A short game with a simple title that hides a wealth of beauty." 
- PopMatters

"An enjoyable slice-and-dicer"
- Pocket Gamer

"If you are looking for innovative gameplay and love swordplay, then this is a game that you must check out."
- AppAdvice

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FEATURES
- Martial arts game with the beauty of movements
- Unique gameplay mechanic
- Artistic expressions consisted of ink wash paintings and calligraphy
- Magnificent combat game scores
- A complete game without in-app purchases or advertisements

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Trailer - youtu.be/VXT2F9C-aXo
Official website - sunheadgames.com/swords

Follow us:
Facebook - facebook.com/sunheadgames
Twitter - twitter.com/sunheadgames

## Key features

- Martial arts gameplay
- Unique mechanics
- Ink wash painting art style
- Calligraphy elements
- Magnificent combat scores
- No in-app purchases
- No advertisements

## Recent user reviews (10 of 114)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-swords/id924826403/reviews.md

### 5/5 — The spirit of the sword

*2022-11-19, version 1.03*

Abstract, Chinese calligraphy, sword art. Gets you into the spirit of the thing rather than just entertainment.

### 5/5 — 適合古風愛好者的遊戲

*2019-08-20, version 1.03*

音樂是一等一的好、畫面好看
遊戲木劍和無劍都比較難、不能算是休閒遊戲
但故事性很好，比較短，但很是令人感動。
要是之後還能發展「玩家」的故事就好了。

### 5/5 — 2019還是值得一買

*2019-05-06, version 1.03*

宛若看了一場電影

### 1/5 — Totally Functionless

*2019-02-27*

First screen of the tutorial—swipe anywhere and release...  Uh-huh. That’s the beginning and the end of this game because no matter what you do you will never leave that screen. Broken software.

### 5/5 — 素晴らしいゲーム

*2018-11-25*

中国の剣道を完璧に説明したが、やはり日本人は感じられないのだろう。最大の原因はおそらく中国語を知らないかもしれないが、中国の武侠ものは必ず中国語で本来の意味を感じることができるということで、翻訳を経てしまうと全く違います

### 5/5 — Strongly recommend to who interest in martial art.

*2018-08-08, version 1.03*

儘管內容上並無特別新意，但遊戲的呈現方式卻絕對是別出心裁。非常推薦，尤其是對華語文化感興趣的外國人。

### 5/5 — 不想多說、神作

*2018-05-19, version 1.03*

神作、神作、神作
真的不多說
買就對了
神作
真的神作

### 5/5 — 환불

*2018-05-02*

제가 이앱을 잘못하고 구입해버렸는데 어떻게 환불 안될까요?

### 5/5 — 幾好玩

*2018-04-15, version 1.03*

用木劍的話好難通關

### 1/5 — ㅇㅇ

*2018-03-11*

환불좀 해주세요

## Frequently asked questions about The Swords

### What kind of game is The Swords?

The Swords is an action game that focuses on the art of swordsmanship and the life of a sword master. It features unique gameplay mechanics combined with a distinctive artistic style inspired by ink wash paintings and calligraphy.

### What are the key features of The Swords?

Key features include martial arts gameplay with beautiful movements, a unique gameplay mechanic, artistic expressions through ink wash paintings and calligraphy, magnificent combat scores, and a complete game experience without any in-app purchases or advertisements.

### How much does The Swords cost?

The game is a complete experience and does not feature in-app purchases or advertisements, indicating it is a paid application.

### What platforms is The Swords available on?

Based on the awards and descriptions, The Swords is primarily a mobile game, with mentions of "Best Mobile Game" awards. Specific platform availability would be detailed on the official website or app store pages.

### What is the gameplay like in The Swords?

The gameplay is described as fast-paced and focuses on swordplay. It's praised for its innovative mechanics and for capturing the feel of wuxia, offering an enjoyable slice-and-dice experience.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.04 — 2026-02-11

• Various tweaks and improvements

### 1.03 — 2016-10-21

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

• Various tweaks and improvements

### 1.02 — 2016-03-11

• Fixed a bug that caused some devices to crash after iCloud sync
• Fixed various minor bugs

### 1.01 — 2016-02-18

No release notes.

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