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With Steam reviews at 'Mixed', the developer of Half Sword addresses differences between the early access game and its hugely popular tech demo: 'The final version of the game will differ from what has been shown previously'

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Genres · fighting, hack_and_slash, indie, simulation
Release · Jan 30, 2026
Developer · Half Sword Games
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