#sclash

Sclash online mode hits the 2D samurai battle game which is playable on Linux and Steam Deck via Windows PC with Proton. With the dedicated assistance and support from the talented team at Bevel Bakery. Available on Steam and Humble Store with 87% Very Positive reviews. Sclash is a thrilling 2D samurai battle experience that's both easy to start playing locally or in online mode. It's also a bit challenging to truly master. Since you plays as a samurai, armed and ready, facing off against an opponent. All in a world that looks like it's been lifted from a traditional Japanese painting. The tension is high because a single successful hit can determine the winner. It's a test of skill, timing, and strategy. The game has a variety of characters, five to be exact, each with their own unique style. You can choose your favorite and dive into different battle arenas - there are 16 in total. Definitely very playable on Linux and Steam Deck via Proton. But the best part? You're not just stuck playing against the computer or friends at home. Sclash has launched an online mode. This means you can now connect with other players over the internet. Create private rooms for matches with friends. Or jump into quick battles with people from all over the world.

Sclash - adds an online mode

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Sclash — это короткая, но милая дуэльная игра с низким давлением.

Whenever games feature swords or other types of blades, developers typically do not portray them realistically. Designers usually do this with good intentions, as many games would not feel enjoyable or engaging if players could defeat strong foes with a single strike of a blade. However, this does not mean realistic sword-based combat cannot become compatible with video game mechanics, as the only requirement to make an idea fun and engaging is careful, creative design. The developers of the recently released Sclash attempt to capture the realistic elements of swordplay in a 2-D format and achieves it with pleasantly surprising results, even if the other aspects of its design suffer from varying flaws that drag the experience down.

Sclash’s fighting game mechanics take advantage of the restrictions realistic sword-based gameplay presents by turning them into the core of the game mechanics. All combat in Sclash revolves around every opponent’s limited pool of health. One expertly timed blow will defeat even the most skilled opponent. The gameplay builds upon this feature, as all the actions one can utilize allows them to counter the moves their opponent has. Charged attacks can be interrupted by punches, but punches leave one vulnerable to a quick slice, which could get parried unless one tries to counter a charged attack. Every action taken could drastically shift the outcome of the duel, making fights exhilarating!

While Sclash unfortunately does not boast an online mode to take advantage of its riveting gameplay as of writing this review (08/07/23), it does let the player fight against AI opponents with questionable intelligence. Most difficulty options in the Duel mode will deliver a decent challenge- especially when set to Hard- but the AI in the game’s Story Mode tends to automatically stand a precise distance away from the player until they attempt to attack. This odd design choice can cause the flow of combat to waver wildly since the player lacks any input over the current situation in these instances, and dodging an evasive foe’s slices only involves taking a step or two backward. This behavior also makes defeating any non-parrying and dodgy foe tedious since their vain attempt to attack the player can be effortlessly countered with a dodge and a basic attack.

Sclash’s game design suffers from more weird flaws than only the infrequent odd behavior of the AI, unfortunately. Each fighter’s customization options feature askew capitalization in their names, attempting to dodge a sword strike can lead to one dying on the edge of a janky hitbox instead of the edge of a sword, and the achievement system suffers from horrendous bugs as achievements unlock when either the player or their opponent meets the prerequisites. The achievements especially showcase this lack of polish, as some achievements unlock without fulfilling the requirements to receive them, and a few seem missing from the game entirely, like the achievement for beating the third chapter of the story mode.

Additionally, broken achievements do not exist as the only problem plaguing the game’s story mode. Throughout a playthrough, the player either moves slowly to the right side of the screen or fights enemies, which makes one question why the game could not go from fight to fight, similar to a typical fighting game’s arcade mode. Additionally, events happen extraordinarily quickly as the plot never takes the time to slow down and let one digest the story, preferring to rush from scene to scene with dialogue that reads like someone trying to hastily summarize the events of a different tale. The rushed nature of the story gets bad enough that an entire chapter of the game’s plot lasts about two minutes and involves nothing more than a brisk jog to the right side of the screen.

However, where the story mode fails in its presentation, it shines with its unique gameplay challenges! Throughout a playthrough of Sclash’s plot, the game presents tough encounters like 4v1 matches and bosses with multiple hit points. This design helps circumvent the issue brought up by the AI’s cowardliness by evening the odds in the enemy’s favor and requiring the player to focus. The boss fights feel especially enjoyable as they demand engagement with the game’s mechanics since one hit can spell failure.

Sclash bolsters the gameplay of its story mode by including additional means of spicing up the gameplay in new and exciting ways. Whether one wants to play through the story mode with a strict timer or with a single life, the additional content takes story mode’s biggest weakness- its ludicrously short length- and turns it into a strength by creating a fighting-game style arcade mode of sorts, since one could play through it in a single sitting. These challenges can undergo further modification with a series of unlockable options to boost replayability and engagement!

Furthering strengthening- and yet simultaneously harming- the player’s engagement is the double-edged sword of its graphical quality. On one hand, the hand-painted visuals and stylistic low frame rate of the backgrounds, environments, and characters allow Sclash to make an identity for itself with unique and gorgeous visuals! On the other hand, some backgrounds look terrible due to their minimalistic qualities and lack of depth. Additionally, the low frame rate would feel more endearing if they did not clash heavily with other smoothly animated elements like one character’s scarf.

Duel mode does feature an assortment of customization options that assuage the harm done by the pitiful graphics, albeit with an odd caveat. As one plays Sclash, they will unlock new weapons and outfit pieces for the few characters they can play as. One can choose which character, stage, weapon, and outfit they bring into a match, but none of these seem to alter the gameplay in any non-cosmetic way. Sclash wants the mechanics of its combat to be the centerpiece of its game, even if the game loses out on variability.

This leads to the biggest issue with Sclash: the lack of options. Any game could have perfect mechanics, and one could still quickly become bored with their purchase due to the lack of variety, as one can only play essentially the same fight so much before losing interest. Thankfully, the developers can effortlessly add engagement to the combat in numerous ways, such as giving characters unique abilities and maneuvers, adding different types of weapons with various quirks and ranges, and including levels with interactive elements.

Sclash 2D samurai fighting game will be playable on Linux via Proton first with Windows PC. A hearty shoutout to Bevel Bakery for their ongoing assistance and contribution. Which is due to make its way onto Steam and Humble Store tomorrow. We have some good news straight from the geniuses at Bevel Bakery and the folks over at Just For Games and Abiding Bridge comes Sclash. It's a wicked 2D samurai fighting showdown that's due to launch on August 4th, 2023. Sclash puts you into the role of a samurai, every muscle tensed, eyes locked on your rival. The air thrums with tension, and you know that the next move could be your last. In Sclash, one successful slice means victory or defeat. It's intense. And if you think you can just button mcomplex dance of death. Since you need to watch your breath, your stamina. Patience is crucial, because that perfect, lethal strike isn't something to be rushed. And that is exactly how Bevel Bakery feels about native Linux support.

...we didn't have the time to make it work for now... It's still on the table though. The game should work just fine on Proton in the meantime (And I think even with Steam Play).

This doesn't mean a native is not coming for Sclash, it's just delayed. And yes, Proton support for this Unity 3D game works perfectly. Which should spell victory for a port as well. And its good. Just watch the trailer.

Sclash - Release Date Trailer

Sclash samurai fighting game will be a day-one release for Linux with Windows PC. Developer Bevel Bakery has poured their hard work and unwavering loyalty into creating a remarkable game. Due to make its way onto Steam, GOG, and Humble Store. Great news for all Linux gamers. Just For Games and Abinding Bridge, together with indie developer Bevel Bakery, are eager to announce the upcoming release. An exciting 1v1 fighting game called Sclash, set in feudal Japan. Get ready to embark on an inspiring journey on August 4, 2023. Sclash is a samurai fighting game that is easy to pick up and play, but it takes skill and practice to master. In this 2D game, every hit matters since just one strike is enough to defeat your opponent. Imagine the tension and excitement as you face off against friends or other players online. Due to slash your way to victory. That's not all Linux support is due to arrive on day-one:

... it should definitely happen!

I received an email reply from developer Bevel Bakery. They mention facing some challenges when it comes to building Sclash for Linux. However, they reassured me that despite these obstacles, they are determined to deliver a day-one release in August. The game engine being used is none other than Unity 3D. One of the unique new features in Sclash is the stamina mechanic. Since fights are not just about mindlessly attacking; they are more like solemn samurai duels where you have to plan your moves and think ahead. You'll have to manage your stamina, catch your breath, and time your strikes perfectly to land that deadly blow.

Sclash - Release Date Trailer