Deepest Sword

How to Play Deepest Sword

In the brief, endearing independent game Deepest Sword, you take on the role of a valiant knight attempting to stab a powerful dragon in the heart. The game offers a unique challenge with physics-based movement and progressively longer swords, which adds humor and difficulty despite its straightforward controls.

Controls and Gameplay Basics

Deepest Sword screenshot

Movement Controls

Left/Right Arrow or A/D Keys: Move the knight left or right.
Mouse Band Movement: Move forward with the left mouse button, backward with the right mouse button,
Sword Physics: The position and weight of the sword affects the knight's balance and movement.

Using the Sword to Climb

A big part of the game’s challenge is using your sword not just for stabbing, but also for leveraging, vaulting, and balancing to navigate the terrain.

Stick the sword into walls or floors to gain height.
Use momentum and careful positioning to swing or push yourself forward.
The longer your sword becomes, the harder it is to maneuver in tight spaces.

Techniques and Advice

Adjust to the Physics

Gravity and the awkwardness of the sword both affect your knight. Start by becoming acquainted with how your knight's posture changes when you move your mouse and how the sword drags behind you.

Before you move, consider your options.

There are increasingly difficult obstacles in each level. You must:

Arrange your leverage points and jumps.
To raise yourself, secure the sword to ledges or openings.
Learn the cavern's geometry to avoid getting stuck.

Don't Hurry the Dragon

You will attempt to stab the dragon at every encounter. Your sword is initially too short to cut to its heart. You'll get a longer sword and have to go through the increasingly challenging level again after every unsuccessful attempt.

Final Thoughts

A delightful blend of humor, frustration, and deft platforming can be found in Deepest Sword. Every successful ascent feels rewarding because it encourages perseverance and experimentation. The ingenious mechanics and humorous writing make it a memorable independent experience, even though it can be finished in less than an hour.