The Swords of Ditto Reviews

The Swords of Ditto is ranked in the 56th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
8 / 10.0
May 3, 2018

The Swords of Ditto is visually stunning rogue-lite RPG featuring a procedurally generated world. The experience of seeing the game through its multiple iterations ends up being a double edged sword. If you can ignore the randomness of the world, there is a lot to enjoy here.

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7.5 / 10.0
May 3, 2018

The fact that we had fun playing the Swords of Ditto, with its constant sense of progression and good variety of situations, doesn't make it a perfect game, with a fun but too simple combat system and too much repetition between one run and the the others. Still, a good roguelite to play both on your own or with a friend.

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GameSpew
Top Critic
70%
May 4, 2018

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.

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3 / 5.0
May 4, 2018

It is cute and unique (with a very quirky script) but it still needs more tweaking from the developers. I personally would wait for further updates before I jump back into this game (and die multiple times over again), but if you are willing to keep in mind that it is still a ‘work in progress', then give it a go because overall it is still a fun game to play.

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Unscored
May 5, 2018

OneBitBeyond game is not only a charming roguelike, but also an interesting addition to an already great formula. Even if the game can feel a little childish at times and isn't as tough as other games in the genre, some mechanics are quite different of what we've seen and some are deeper than you think.

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6 / 10
May 5, 2018

The Swords of Ditto wants to squeeze the whole Zelda-Formular into a short RPG with cuddly graphics. The whole effort falls rather short, as the established elements from the Legend of Zelda series are not enough to carry the game. There's a constant lack of fresh, inspired or original gameplay to give the game a charme of its own.

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3 / 5.0
May 6, 2018

The repetitive gameplay cycle, taken to its extreme by asking the player to clear the game a total of five times before the true ending is even unlocked, won’t win everybody over.

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7 / 10.0
May 7, 2018

Whether you're a seasoned veteran of the action-adventure genre or you want to pick this game up for a child, I think anyone can have a good time in The Swords of Ditto. While I found some faults during my journey throughout Ditto, there's no doubt the developers have created a fully realized, albeit small, world. If you're looking for your next couch co-op game or something that's easy to jump into for an hour or two, give The Swords of Ditto a try.

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85%
May 10, 2018

The Swords of Ditto is definitely a must-have release on PlayStation 4. We both had a lot of fun exploring the colorful and charming world for the game, and the gameplay mechanics, enemy variety and interesting "time is running up, so you better become the hero you are destined to be!" twist make this a unique game on Sony's home console. If you're looking for a solid adventure to take on, then you should download The Swords of Ditto today!

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7.3 / 10.0
May 10, 2018

The Swords of Ditto's repetitive nature grinds after a few playthroughs, but it's a journey worth taking at least a few times

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69 / 100
May 14, 2018

Cuddly rogue-like RPG, which opens with interesting ideas, but ultimately turns out to be a dreary Grind festival.

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RPG Fan
Top Critic
82%
May 20, 2018

If players invest the time in exploring the island thoroughly and figure out how to adequately manipulate the many gameplay systems, they will have a really fun and rewarding time.

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Meh
May 22, 2018

I really tried to like The Swords of Ditto. Sadly the only thing that's appealing is the visual design. The gameplay on the other hand is not very rewarding or enjoyable - not even in two player coop.

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Ken McKown
Top Critic
7 / 10.0
May 25, 2018

Swords of Ditto is a unique take on a tried and true formula. What it brings is interesting, even if it is a bit flawed. I really had a good time after coming to grips with its systems. I definitely recommend it to those who enjoy the Zelda loop. This game's colorful world and charming aesthetic makeup for its shortcomings.

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7.5 / 10.0
May 28, 2018

A littlebit repetitive Zelda clone with a good story and simple graphics.

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Jun 2, 2018

The art alone is worth checking Swords of Ditto out.

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Geeks Under Grace
Karen Kennedy
8 / 10.0
Jul 10, 2018

If you are looking for a fun and affordable option for your couch co-op games, The Swords of Ditto is the perfect one for you. You will surely enjoy it with friends and family with lots of laughter.

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9 / 10.0
May 2, 2019

The Swords of Ditto is a smart and colorful game that draws from 2D Zelda but then twists it into its own distinct roguelite premise. The Switch debut is this adventure at its best and most refined, though a few minor drawbacks still remain. The thrill of discovery, the joy of exploring, and the fun of the combat and puzzles help to make this an outstandingly great time.

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7 / 10
May 2, 2019

For those of you looking for something to fill the void while you wait for the Link’s Awakening remake later this year, The Swords of Ditto: Mormo’s Curse is a solid recommendation. It isn’t perfect, but this is a charming, deep, and entertaining roguelike adventure, and it’s a lot more than meets the eye.

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8 / 10
May 3, 2019

GREAT - Wrapped up in beautiful cartoon package, The Swords of Ditto: Mormo’s Curse delivers a solid, albeit tedious, adventure game that looks and sounds great on the Nintendo Switch. Bonus: you can play as a dog with a straw hat!

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