Half Sword

Half Sword is a sword fighting simulator where the blade is controlled by mouse movement rather than a set of memorized combinations. The weapons and armor are recreated from fifteenth-century designs, so the weight and balance are felt. Grabs, pushes and kicks work equally as slashing movements, and the wounds remain on the body. The calculation is based on physics: it is important where the blow lands and how the blade is rotated. Armor helps, but does not save you from an injection into the joint. The arena gives you the opportunity to test yourself against one opponent or against several at once. Controlling the blade takes time: the mouse sets the direction, and the keys add steps. Shields and helmets can withstand some impacts. Opponents get tired and respond more slowly. Blood and wounds are shown in detail. Artificial opponents vary in training. The blade is controlled by mouse movement, and the keys add steps. The helmet and shield can withstand some blows. The wounds and blood are shown in detail. Artificial fighters vary in training. The keys add steps and pushes, and the mouse guides the blade. The fighter differs in training and equipment. The training mode allows you to get used to the weight of the weapon without risk. The armor varies in thickness, and the joints remain vulnerable. The blade cannot be waved thoughtlessly: the swing opens up the defense. The armor saves you from a slashing blow, but not from an injection into the joint of the plates. The accuracy of the blow depends on the angle at which the blade enters. A mistake in defense ends in a fall and loss of the weapon. Armor weighs differently, and this is noticeable in long fights. For those interested in historical weapons, this project is suitable.