Game Description
Half Sword is an immersive, physics-based medieval combat simulator that plunges players into the brutal world of 15th-century European tournaments. Starting as a commoner-turned-knight, you wield weapons with precision through intuitive mouse controls, feeling the weight and impact of every strike as you climb the ranks to face increasingly formidable opponents. The game offers a meticulously crafted collection of historically accurate arms and armor, providing an authentic glimpse into the period’s diverse and vibrant martial culture. Each battle tests your skill and strategy, demanding careful control and timing to outmaneuver foes in intense brawls and tournaments. The combat system is deeply rooted in realism, developed with insights from Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA) practitioners and sword fencing experts, ensuring that every maneuver and animation reflects genuine swordplay tactics. Survival in Half Sword means earning renown and wealth to upgrade your gear or forge custom weapons and armor tailored to your fighting style. Confident players can even bet on their victories to amplify their earnings and accelerate their progress. The stakes are high, as death is final in this simulation, often ending with a literal decapitation. The game does not shy away from violence, featuring graphic, gory combat where skull-crushing blows, limb severing, and visceral displays of blood and entrails are common sights. This brutal brutality is intricately tied to the choices of weapons and armor, emphasizing the strategic depth of combat. With its focus on realism, historical accuracy, and intense, bloody action, Half Sword delivers an unparalleled medieval fighting experience that challenges players to master the art of war and survive the deadly arena.
- Physics-based medieval combat with precise mouse controls
- Historically accurate weapons and armor from 15th-century Europe
- Realistic combat system developed with HEMA experts
- Permanent death and high-stakes tournament battles
- Intense, graphic violence with detailed gore and dismemberment
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Installation Instructions
- Click the button below to be redirected to the download page.
- Go to your desired server, open it and then download it.
- Once the file has finished downloading, locate the .zip and right-click it. Choose “Extract to Half Sword”. (You’ll need 7-Zip for this — get it here.)
- Open the newly extracted folder and run the game as administrator.
- That’s it — enjoy the game! If you see any missing DLL errors, open the Redist or _CommonRedist folder inside and install the required programs.
System Requirements
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 (64Bit)
- Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-6700HQ, Ryzen 5 3500U
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (6GB), AMD Radeon RX 580
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 15 GB available space
- Sound Card: Any
- VR Support: No
- Additional Notes: SSD recommended