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Slash Quest!
A big talking sword adventure!
A magical talking sword is the star of the delightfully silly Slash Quest!—you’re just the humble shepherd lucky enough to wield it. Embark on a royal rescue mission, slaying enemies and solving puzzles with Swordie (as your weapon likes to be called). The more you fight, the longer Swordie grows, letting you smack distant switches and activate ancient machinery.
What we love: The slick, streamlined controls. Swing left, swing right, run forward—and watch your enemies fall! But it takes skill and smarts to sprint along thorny paths, uncover hidden treasure, and defeat giant snake monsters by chopping off their tails. When in doubt, twirl about!
Quick tip: See a boulder-busting bomb on another island but no bridge to reach it? Keep clobbering critters to grow your sword—you might be able to reach right across the water and snag that explosive.
Meet the creator: Slash Quest! is a joint effort between Brazilian indie studios Big Green Pillow and Mother Gaia. The idea was sparked during a 2015 game jam with the themes “ever-growing” and “two buttons.”