Steam specs (min / recommended)
Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 (64Bit) Processeur : Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-6700HQ, Ryzen 5 3500U Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (6GB), AMD Radeon RX 580 DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 15 GB d'espace disque disponible Carte son : Any Prise en charge VR: No Notes supplémentaires : SSD recommended
Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10/11 (64Bit) Processeur : Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-12700, AMD Ryzen 7 7700X Mémoire vive : 16 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070, AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT DirectX : Version 12 Espace disque : 15 GB d'espace disque disponible Carte son : Any Prise en charge VR: No Notes supplémentaires : SSD recommended
Half Sword
Half Sword turns clumsy, high-stakes medieval brawling into a surprisingly addictive spectacle that keeps players hooked for dozens of hours. The experience currently holds an 80% positive rating across 400 post-release reviews, proving that the chaotic physics-based combat outweighs the technical turbulence.
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In players' words
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
Detailed data (table)
| Aspect | Mentions | Positive | Mixed | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gameplay | 145 | 115 | 5 | 25 |
| Stability / bugs | 47 | 2 | 4 | 41 |
| Performance | 37 | 9 | 1 | 27 |
| Content / longevity | 15 | 8 | 1 | 6 |
| Graphics / art | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| Interface / UX | 7 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| Value for money | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| Story / writing | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Multiplayer | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 18 h on median; those who dislike it: 9.1 h.
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
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Strengths
- The core combat loop drives the experience, with 115 positive mentions out of 145 regarding gameplay.
- Long-term engagement is high, as players with over 25 hours of playtime report an 84% satisfaction rate.
- The physics-driven simulation provides a unique, highly entertaining challenge that earns 27 mentions specifically for being fun.
Weaknesses
- Technical instability is a significant hurdle, with 41 negative mentions out of 47 specifically citing bugs.
- General performance remains a sore spot, garnering 27 negative mentions out of 37.
- The user interface is difficult to navigate, reflected in 6 negative mentions out of 7.
Who is it for?
This title is for players who prioritize emergent, physics-based combat hilarity over polish and don't mind enduring technical hiccups for the sake of a unique challenge.
Verdict
Half Sword is a diamond in the rough that succeeds by leaning into its own chaotic, unpredictable nature. While it demands patience regarding its current state of optimization, the sheer joy of the combat system makes it a standout simulation for those who value gameplay innovation above all else.
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