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JackQuest: Tale of the Sword Out Now on the Xbox One

Ok folks, here is a game that we here at XBA have been following from afar, but interested to see what it is all about. What is this game you ask.  It’s called JackQuest: The Tale of the Sword. It is a fantasy action platformer from publisher Blowfish Studios and developer NX Games, and it is now on the Xbox One

In terms of gameplay, the story is such that when the evil Korg kidnaps the lovely Nara, Jack fights his way through the orc’s labyrinthine, subterranean lair to save his beloved. Working with Kuro, a cursed prince imprisoned within a magical blade, Jack delves into the underworld to mount a valiant rescue mission.

Explore a massive interconnected maze of caverns teeming with slimy foes and giant bosses to defeat along the way. Solve environmental puzzles and circumvent booby traps with skillful platforming maneuvers. Unlock new abilities to venture deeper into the tunnels and collect a variety of useful weapons to help survive the hidden threats lurking beneath the earth.

JackQuest is said to delivers a fast-paced combat experience in a single, interconnected world full of secrets to uncover. Completionists can enjoy searching for a trove of health and gem upgrades to bolster Jack for the battles ahead. Speedrunners can also rejoice, as the game features no loading screens. Go ahead and rush through the caverns to achieve ever-faster times.