The Swords of Ditto

GameSpaceMatt Keith

8.2/10

At the end of the day, Sword of Ditto is a fun ARPG with a few issues. The roguelike elements are actually handled really well with this title allowing guys like me that are both terrible at and frustrated with the concept, the opportunity to enjoy the genre. Combat and progression work well and in the case of the latter allows each playthrough to feel like you have accomplished something. Its issues of repetitive combat and odd looting problems do hold it back from being truly amazing but Sw...

WellPlayedKieron Verbrugge

8/10

A charming and fun homage to old-school action RPGs that works great as either an abridged experience or a long-term commitment.

PC GamerChris Schilling

79/100

Greeting cyclical disaster with a smile in the frothy, moreish action RPG.

Game InformerBrian Shea

7.25/10

Generation after generation, a chosen hero rises to claim a legendary sword that can seal away the ultimate evil. Some of these heroes triumph while others fall, but the cycle has been in motion for as long as anyone can remember. Elements of this premise may sound familiar to Zelda fans, but The Swords of Ditto boils this multi-generational legend into one game. This approach allows players to see the consequences of their success or failure, and work to defeat an evil sorcerer once and for all.

GameSpewKim Snaith

7/10

My enjoyment of The Swords of Ditto may have been strongly impacted, but I did still enjoy it. It’s hard not to – it’s such a pleasure to look at, with a gorgeous hand-drawn art style that instantly draws you in. It’s filled with glorious old-school RPG elements that are timelessly enjoyable; dungeons with puzzles, basic but engaging combat, cool boss designs. There really is so much to love. It’s just a shame it ends up outstaying its welcome by having you repeat yourself time and time again. But I will be back to Ditto. All said and done, its charm will still draw me in.

Gamers HeroesJohnny Hurricane

70/100

The Swords of Ditto is a charming rogue-lite with a robust challenge. Fans of top-down action-adventure games won't be disappointed.

Metro GameCentralGameCentral

7/10

A mixture of roguelike and Zelda: A Link To The Past that looks and plays extremely well, but has its potential cut short by an unwelcome time limit.

TheSixthAxisGareth Chadwick

7/10

The Sword of Ditto is a good looking, adorable and funny game that is held back a little bit by its time limit. I would love to explore the island and its quirky sense of humour at my own pace, but the constant ticking clock makes it feel like you’re being rushed through the environment. It’s fun and worth playing if you don’t mind time being a factor.

TechRaptorAmanda Bower

7/10

The Swords of Ditto proves to be an innovative and enjoyable action RPG with its eccentric weapons, health items, and characters. However, the combat grows mundane after a while. Upping the difficulty settings assists in the challenging aspect of gameplay, but only temporarily. Nevertheless, The Swords of Ditto is quirky and fun for anyone of any age.

RPGamerAlex Fuller

Life is hard on the island of Ditto, what with infestations of monsters and an evil witch who generally enjoys making the inhabitants suffer. Don't worry: if you fail to put an end to Mormo's dastardly reign, it's the innocent island dwellers who are punished with a century of misery, not you.

Impulse GamerLyla Saudi

Explore a delightful but dangerous overworld, brave menacing dungeons, and improve your hero in a charming village, during your quest to overcome the evil

The VergeAndrew Webster

Unscored

The Swords of Ditto is out now on PS4 and PC, and it’s a delightful remix to The Legend of Zelda.