NewGameNetwork writes: The hardcore may try to argue the game's merits because of the oppressive difficulty. But at the end of the day, the camera is terrible and the combat is dull and unrewarding. With arena fights being the sole focus of the game, it's all too apparent that it's lacking in almost every department. Save your money for a new self-flagellation toy and a pre-order of Dark Souls II.
"Looking at Strength of the Sword 3 objectively, it’s a beautifully impressive achievement. It is ripe with great ideas and promise, but does, however, fall a little short of its full potential."
OnlySP: Full disclosure: I haven’t played Strength of the Sword 1 or 2. Chances are you probably haven’t either since they don’t exist. The folks at Ivent Games are just a little kooky about their marketing as well as their art design.
Since those games don’t exist I had no clue what I was getting into. Half expecting a decent hack n slash game I sat down to cut through some foes and was promptly and embarrassingly smacked down time after time. After time. As it turns out this is a challenge-based arena style combat game and the developers mean business. They really put the player through the paces.
It's YOU vs THE GAME! No holds barred! No quarter given!
And in this game, as in real life, one thing is certain - YOU. WILL. FALL....AGAIN and AGAIN!
But the measure of a person's Strength is not how many times he falls, but how many times can he Get Back Up?
sadly, i must admit im and owner of this "gem" it has some good ideas.. but... sadly psstore wont accept any returns :)