Play Demon Sword - Release the Power Online

Ever played an NES game where your sword shrinks every time you swing it? That’s Demon Sword for you—a weird little action flick with a gimmick that somehow works. You’re some guy (or gal? The sprite’s tiny) hacking through monsters to reclaim the Demon Sword’s power, but here’s the catch: the blade gets shorter with every hit. Wait too long, and you’re basically poking enemies with a butter knife.

The levels are bright and chaotic, like someone spilled neon paint over a medieval scroll, and the bosses are gloriously bizarre—think floating masks and multi-armed freaks. The music’s got that crunchy NES synth vibe, the kind that burrows into your brain for days. It’s janky in places (good luck with some of those jumps), but there’s charm in the mess. If you’ve burned through Ninja Gaiden and want something shorter but just as frantic, this is your weird little fix.

Not every swing lands perfectly, but that’s part of the fun—you’ll either love it or throw your controller at the couch by level 3.