This REALISTIC Physics-Based SWORD FIGHTING GAME Just Got a Big UPDATE

[@NotSimo]

You won't like the video? Brave words for someone WITHIN HALF-SWORDING DISTANCE! Don't forget to check out Marvel Snap: www.inflcr.co/SHKcc

[@KennyEvans-yg7ej]

Do it again simo make sure people don’t forget about the game please

[@Mygg_Jeager]

I will like the video if you tell me where the music is from period :-)

[@neilarcangeles7454]

Why is their no blood or gore?

[@LITEEISFASTER]

Play more of this

[@BillyTheWizardLizard]

What was the song that began playing at 8:01?

[@bidenonabender5903]

i think removing gore for a while could also be a smart move because they are such a small team and they need all the advertisement they can get, but advertising a game on the internet if it keeps getting age restricted is kind of hard. let the people see the physics and how the game works and make sure they know gore will be part of the finished product, that way you can get a way bigger audience!

[@NotSimo]

100%

[@HalfSwordGames]

hehe we are smart (:

[@drawerfuldark7857]

@@HalfSwordGamesWe need more improvised weaponry.. I need to shank a knight with a broken bottle

[@HalfSwordGames]

@@drawerfuldark7857 we have the bottle, we even can break it ((: just didn't have a chance to implement it in the game yet ((:

[@oldylad]

KZbin doesn’t censor Corey games, I work for a big tuber who played and his video wasn’t restricted

[@HalfSwordGames]

Man, what a perfect embodiment of Half Sword (: This should be a halfswording manual! And ye, we are showing this build on Tokyo Game Show, so it should be family friendly (: hope this helps your video not to get demonetized (((:

[@NotSimo]

Well well well, who do we have here! I absolutely adore this game and can't wait to see where it goes. Best of luck to you guys at the Tokyo Game Show! Absolute legends!

[@justsomeguyinouterspace8623]

@@NotSimo Koifish deserves a formal apology for the absolute SLANDER you spread by implying he isn't a reliable source.😠 Also, is the music from the game or added in afterwards. It's very good so I'd love to know.

[@HalfSwordGames]

@@NotSimo Thank you! You will be among the first who learns that blood is back (:

[@HalfSwordGames]

@@justsomeguyinouterspace8623 added later, our music is EVEN BETTER (subjective)

[@zion6680]

Perhaps see if you can squeeze some practice weapons in similar to how Hellish Quart did, that might also help :D

[@coltenlester9426]

Idk if youve ever studied Historical European Martial Arts but you were pulling off some real life historical techniques whether you realize it or not. This has a ton of potential.

[@kube410]

The animations look so goofy but its surprising how natural some moves look

[@itc4yt]

@@kube410 If you can get good you can pull off really smooth moves

[@roderic3261]

@@kube410 plot twist: people back then moved so goofy

[@kube410]

@@roderic3261 thats just because everyone was drunk

[@ethansheesha7709]

Iv noticed while playing this game, you can seriosuly replicate just about any move you want. Technique is definetly a thing in this game, not just floppy sword drunken idiot game lol

[@kalmariangoat]

Finnaly someone big making a video about this game! it deserves more recognition

[@ajturner1392]

Cartoonz did a video on this game just a day or so ago.

[@AutisticIrish]

40 minute video by cartoonz

[@kalmariangoat]

@@ajturner1392 oh alright, i dont know who cartoonz is so thats why

[@Smoking_Man]

Callmecarson played this on one of his streams

[@Goombadude]

Kinda many did played it i think

[@Vilified_Vagabond]

18:49 I love this exchange where you both tumble to the floor, but you stuck your sword in his throat, and you both just lay there for a moment as he fades away. Gnarly.

[@desertseagull5468]

Hey simo. a little "tip" since you love half swording. if you double click left click while halfswording you can still stab. its real fun to use to stab the gap in armours.

[@sirsalem800]

18:54 absolute amazing kill my goodness that was cool

[@TheGuyThatEnjoysArguments]

The perfect parry before is just the cherry on top

[@hoodedavenger254]

Man the unarmed fighting really just makes me think of highschool fights.

[@vortexflash4944]

Exactly lol, I was having flashbacks to watching cafeteria brawls

[@D4rkM4ttyr]

I'd love to see what short blunt weapons like maces would do in the higher tiers given swords are only really effective using the hilt and you can put more force in with a mace compared to half swording.

[@badart3204]

The swings are a bit weird with the one handed weapons in the game so it’s very hard to get a good swing with them. That being said if you hit clean on the head it’s a W.

[@NotSimo]

Yeah its harder to swing maces and axes for some reason (probably cause theyre heavier). I only found success with those when half swording, and if youre gonna half sword, a sword is better at exploiting weak spots in armor

[@badart3204]

@@NotSimo I usually just ditch the shield and two hand the maces like a bat. Fixes much of the wonkiness and hits like a truck. Something as well to consider is if an opponent is on the ground you can grab them and push them under the boards to win in a funny way.

[@oldylad]

@@badart3204it really isn’t that bad, it’s a lot better now then it was in the itch demo

[@roderic3261]

Ideally you can switch to a blunt weapon once you put down your rival because a couple of blows in head or even in the chest can tenderize the meat to make him give up. Swords on the other hand are not reliable to do anything other than make the rival lose balance and fall, or parry, however they have a chance to land a thrust or a cut between the armor to an insta kill; surprisingly, they can accomplish that in close quarters even in a defensive stance

[@DaviSouza-oi8ff]

18:46 to 19:09 was absolute cinema fr fr 🔥🔥🔥

[@mdfan77]

Don't forget 13:10 to 13:25!

[@shinavila1251]

18:50 Brother the parry from the mordhau to the pin point puncture at the back of the helmet was just crisp

[@oobediah2668]

each battle looked like actual liveleak footage. this game has so much potential!

[@Jakubadamcz]

That menu gives me a KCD vibe, really cool

[@alvindentredje3753]

it gives me a gladio and glory vibe lol

[@maksimdemore]

10:30 it is a billhook

[@s1n0fwr4th9]

I think the technical name is Guisarme, which is part of the billhook family.

[@maksimdemore]

@@s1n0fwr4th9 I mean my source for saying that it is a billhook is banerlord so I am not surprised if it isn't completely right

[@PashaOCE]

everyone ive talked to about this cannot wait for the full release, this game is so fun, its the realistic slasher ive played since chiv 2. attacking from any angle would probably be impossible without the UE5

[@RemyVonLion]

Easily the coolest fighting game I've seen yet. So excited for stuff like this to develop even more.

[@TheKodiak72]

Look just like the full contact medeival MMA videos. Very impressive.

[@O.LEO.N]

The historical accuracy of the arms and armor in this game is fantastic. Combine thar with the fact that the armor ACTUALLY WORKS! As well as the incredible blood and gore, and of course, the fact that it's fully physics based makes EVERY fight unique and intense in their own way.

[@stneron189]

This game needs stamina or fatigue bar, so that people won`t swing mindlessly. Ooooh that aged a bit too well 6:08

[@Mnky_mnky]

There is a fatigue system but its very basic and unbalanced

[@Salvo04]

Actually I noticed this too that they speak medieval englisch. Some words said are really similar to german words. That's why I noticed

[@S71ck-111]

Examples? I heard some but I didn’t really hear them that well over his narration.

[@Salvo04]

@@S71ck-111 schnauze, raupe/rauche(?), marre/marde(?). Those are the only ones though

[@janremongalura5713]

I mean, Saxons were from upper Germania, Frisian comes closest.

[@Salvo04]

@@janremongalura5713 yeah exactly

[@thegrabbler622]

some of the finishers in this are insanely satisfying to pull off. the thrust stab especially is crazy

[@thatguy_5240]

Simo not immediately knowing a billhook from the trauma bannerlord has given him is beyond me

[@newblood5]

If you tap left click you can change your stance with most weapons. X also switches your hands and now 2h weapons switch sides!

[@Sirhighlight1]

third bracket 1st round: u asked what the swords name was? well its call a Falchion my friend!

[@Sirhighlight1]

*called i wrote it wrong sorry

[@thepatrioticpole2269]

I remember the coolest kill i got was in full Armor I had my longsword in halfsword around the guy and I pull out my dagger in my left hand and it somehow got him under the armpit

[@hiiambarney4489]

Daym. That's some assassins creed shiiii

[@ackyducc5040]

If anyone wants tips on how to avoid just flailing around, turn the sensitivity down to like 20%. I would also recommend turning the lock on strength to max so you don't have to manually move the camera that much

[@Sir_Blorb]

the polearm that he was calling a spear is called a billhook

[@BinhTran-mw9hg]

7:54 that's literally child Mikasa charging knife first into that thug in AOT lol.

[@levector2445]

You mean child eren tho

[@Cayedra]

12:13 💀

[@grass-touched]

He got a little too excited

[@logygm4335]

Woah there buster

[@grenmoyo3968]

The weapon that you didn't know, I'm sure someone answered already but it's a bill hook. One of the most used polearms during the late medieval period.

[@starkillaa2444]

Such a simple concept yet looks stupidly entertaining.

[@tetedelapone7452]

4:30 Sent our boy barthalowg straight to heaven

[@cba2make1up]

Bro so many of those hits/kills were actually insane 😭😭 Absolutely loved this video

[@jossypoo]

I've been watching halfsword ALL week and NOBODY uses stabs like you do. It's SCARY useful

[@uruburus5203]

18:48 this is why physics based combat is peak

[@yerva01]

Not gonna lie this is the best gameplay of half sword I've seen

[@Nova-ro5by]

Gwent ost *chef's kiss*

[@zion6680]

It would be smart to be able to turn the gore off completely or on completely through options anyway, especially if you're showcasing the game in other countries.

[@lilshawty2605]

I would like the choice to do so

[@theprancingprussian]

The doublets / gambeson worn since 3rd bracket are irl armour and im not completely sure but im pretty sure ingame it slightly dampens damage

[@codyhittle7587]

19:50 hold Q pull your fuckin mace and crush that armor like a man

[@surelylune]

this game looks so good, but honestly the lack of blood really affects how readable fights are. there were a few duels there where you couldnt even tell youd landed a killing blow til the guy fell over dead

[@hunterbrown4120]

Maces are OP in the full armor dude

[@mjmal3741]

How have I not heard of this before???

[@johanenglund1910]

You should play kinstrife when it comes out!🎉

[@serpenticide_555]

Fight Night Round 2, Mount and Blade series, have the neatest combat systems in my opinion. I love physics-based games, like gang beast. Seems like a good mix of mount and blade, and gang beast.

[@ChriaM-uk7wn]

I don’t think I’ve left this hard and forever the beginning of the video or they’re just boxing looked like every dude on the Internet who can’t throw a punch😂

[@TKanal3]

Whaaaaat??? Update?? LETS GOOOOO!!!!

[@useful1671]

How do i update it lol

[@TKanal3]

@@useful1671 different steam title

[@Gamereal6286]

Aww, poor Sir Jonathan Rogany, he didnt deserve this fate. But thus is the price of the halfsword arena. 😮‍💨 This game looks actually cool now, but I wait until its developed further. Good luck to the devs. Also I dont know if putting the tip into somebodys throat is a good idea, but alright Simo. 😏 (jk)

[@austinprevette474]

Sir rogany at the end stabbed him through the back of the neck then layed down and made him give head while dying... What an inspiration lol

[@LemonOperations]

I have been playing since the itchio and pitch black demo was released, and have played almost non-stop for MONTHS! I am SO EXCITED for this update! =D

[@figard9855]

You should try a half sword demo too! It's endless and the weapons progress with time

[@soggeedoggee1351]

he legit mentions it as he's played it🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

[@figard9855]

@@soggeedoggee1351 yeah but a video would be nice too

[@connorbarton4308]

9:18 guess he left his single handed longsword at home today

[@Jarandhih]

The fight of the paesant bracket has the same song of one of the stages in "Hellish Quart" 🤔

[@caderiddle5996]

That music is so good! I wish I could understand it.

[@NiCoNiCoNiCola]

19:01 why is the other guy giving Sir Jonathan Roeganny the gawk gawk

[@PeninsulaCity2024]

They did indeed remove the blood and gore for Tokyo Game Show. But they are taking the opportunity to improve it with the dev behind that system posting previews of it.

[@BorekG1]

Love this guy

[@NotSimo]

Right back at you king

[@herrben2580]

kes lan börekçi

[@yaroslavnedzelskyi8117]

What's the song's name at 8:28? Thank you! P.S. really enjoyed the video, must be the game of the year)

[@literallyagun8161]

It is Laka from Hellish Quart

[@Pateo23]

Dude I just started bannerlord over the weekend then started this on Monday and now I’m having a hard time going back to combat in bannerlord! So funny you mentioned it.😂

[@Gamersterix.]

Thank the Lord the demo is open to most people

[@blitzzbob5643]

This looks like the best melee combat I've ever seen in a game.

[@Fatman221]

The weapon you were trying to think of the name for is a billhook.

[@kujojotaro4579]

8:01 you used Laka as a soundtrack nice

[@therebellion96]

"Griddying on his corpse" is crazy!

[@JoeMilllionaire]

This looks sick! I laughed my ass off a couple times too, this looks like a lot of fun. Just added it to my wishlist

[@benjoe999]

I hope devs will make this a co-op couch pvp game

[@deviiancee765]

this game will be legendary if made large scale (like chivalry 2) or with customizable character

[@herrben2580]

>bro plays a medieval game and records it >bro likes what he plays very much >bro uses the soundtrack of another medieval game as the outro to his video >bro's chad

[@motthebrown5883]

HELLISH QUART OST DETECTED :D good choice hahaha

[@MJG006]

Who knew hellish quart music works with half sword!

[@daviddavou841]

First of all, we need gore. Secondly, can we just appreciate how Simo added story mode to a demo playthrough of Half sword 😂😂😂😂. Can't wait for the merc run

[@alessandrofrosini2949]

WOOW i played the demo a couple weeks back and I thought "this is a great game, sad that it looks like they're not working in it anymore"

[@Fir4s_gamer_47]

they do actually speak medival english when you give up your charcater will say "my king let me go without hurt or harm"

[@MrEnriqueag]

In olden times people didn't punch using that stance cause they barely punch their faces cause they didn't use gloves

[@bidenonabender5903]

the physics always kind of remind me of GTA IV, that one had the greatest ragdolls ever and i did spend hundreds of hours punching people and pushing them down stairs...^^ everybody who loves good ragdolls needs to give GTA IV a shot!

[@Johanbrodin-h6o]

The Swedish flag caught me of guard 4:21

[@jisanhaque1896]

OMG 7:56 is just a normal day in London 🤣🤣

[@jackmeoff6745]

If 2024 olympics were held in london

[@Tjsmpsn]

The Mongolian music in the background is great

[@LegoKidBuu]

very neat update

[@bryinasia]

How did you get this tournament arena mode?? When i downloaded the demo on steam, im still getting that endless void where you fight enemies 1 at a time

[@spooderp1074]

aw, no poleax gameplay at the highest armour level :(. I love the poleax and its a fun and effective weapon at the highest tier of armour edit; Polehammer and pole ax ae both fun, and play the same.

[@theskippychannel49]

Seems like a really cool game

[@sarchlalaith8836]

Mediaeval boxing wasn't like that 6 they didn't cover the face much in bare knuckle boxing, the lean back and have a low guard and repeated punches to the forehead will break your hand

[@ozz_THE_bozz]

SIMO! Theres a new update for Hellish quart!!!

[@Jeb178.beepobabble]

7:52 sponsorship ends

[@masonperez9613]

Snap is loki heat tho if u have the patience

[@Zool6693]

Wow you give up when you lost an arm? You still have your left arm, and secondary weapons. A knife is all you need

[@ItIsYouAreNotYour]

You actually make this game look good, instead of a just a spam comedy.

[@apedley]

The weapon you can't remember the name of is Billhook.

[@Computer_Issue]

I play it without just attacking by swinging like crazy

[@ledeboiter]

nice games, this game look difficul on other streamer, but you made it look playable

[@Odin_Heimdall999]

I can’t wait for the full game, I miss the gore though

[@RyanMclain]

We could use more of this. I watched the first video several times. Im sure this one is up for some repeated viewings too. But Id prefer new episodes though

[@Matshiro]

Whaaaat I was watching this game everyday to see if there is new update. Stopped around week ago and it got update...

[@Theclutch-j5f]

So I like your style but on the last one the most op weapon is the mace

[@onewhodiedgaming]

Is this still the demo you say? Sorry, perhaps I'm overlooking it but, I can only get the original demo to download for me on Steam. What's it under on Steam?

[@NotSimo]

"Half Sword Playtest" not "Demo" You have to request access to it on its steam store page

[@onewhodiedgaming]

@@NotSimo ahhhhh, I see.. thanks!

[@snowbum6861]

The weapon you couldn't remember the name of is a glaive

[@mrhoneybadger5539]

you sound like a real person on 1.5x speed

[@888brownies]

the unarmed fighting was the best