As a fan of dungeon crawlers and JRPGs, this is definitely a game that every fan of this genre should play.

Ultimately, it’s a pretty hardcore DRPG with enough charm, polish and challenge to get fans of the genre fired up and chomping at the bit. It may not be a great entry point for newcomers to the genre, due to its unforgiving difficulty, but those with a penchant for punishment will be satiated by, what is, Xbox One’s newest and best DRPG.

Stranger of Sword City can be a little archaic as far as mechanics go, and it certainly isn't very welcoming for those not already accustomed to the slow first-person, dungeon-crawling style. It is, however, very deep in the gameplay department and showcases new mechanics to complement a rather long campaign.

Experience has the dungeon crawler formula down, and their gradual incline in quality is a promise of great potential for reinvigorating the genre.

Having played on both Xbox One and Vita, I find that the big-screen experience really shows off Sword City's amazing artwork and provides a more immersive first-person experience.

Dungeon crawlers are rare, and even more so on Xbox consoles, and this one is definitely worth unwrapping for players that have the time and patience.

No amount of lovely art can prevent this statfest from causing chronic yawns. [June 2016, p.83]