There’s one rule of fantasy that all fiction must abide by: swords are really cool. They might not be as realistically practical or effective as other weapons (looking at you, fellow spear truthers), but they’re undeniably rad. And who am I to judge? The discerning reader can figure out what direction this is going, and Temple Door Games has recently announced that their action RPG roguelike Swordcery is now in Early Access on Steam.

In this game, no two weapons are alike. The sword-slinging Colt wields a wide variety of traditional, magical, and outlandish blades to save the land of from an unusual fate:

“A giant blade has plunged into Armorial, bringing a hail of smaller blades along with it. The calamitous sword seems to be draining the power of the Armorial itself, and with each passing day, the rain of swords grows heavier and heavier. To undo this vile corruption, you’ll play as Colt, an unwitting hero who has gained the ability to wield the fallen blades. It’s time to make a stand against the Celestial evil that seeks to destroy the kingdom.”

The main attraction is, of course, the swords. Key features include:

• “Unleash the Power of Spellbound Blades: As you venture forth, each new sword you find will come with a unique ability, aka its Swordcery. These abilities allow you to perform magical feats like hurling your sword out in a boomerang-like fashion, thundering down as a bolt of lightning, trapping enemies in a cardboard box, summoning ice cubes from a sword-fridgerator, launching tasty ingredients from a kabob rapier, and so much more!
• Master the Blades: Every blade you find is categorized into a Sword Class, which has its own set of offensive maneuvers. From specific combos to unique abilities, each Sword Class may be more advantageous due to the terrain or combat situation. It is up to you to master and acknowledge which Sword Class’ attributes and attacks will work in unison along with your mighty Swordcery abilities.
• Forged for Replayability: Each new run, you can expect to discover new swords, find various relics to add to your playstyle, choose new sword class upgrades, and trek through procedurally generated dungeons.”

Play Swordcery‘s Early Access today on Steam, join the official Discord if you’re feeling chatty, and watch the whole trailer down below.