In most games, starter weapons are nothing more than temporary throwaway gear, yet this Level 1 long sword in GALIX: New Horizons delivers a distinctly unique gameplay experience.
It is nothing like slow, cumbersome heavy greatswords. Boasting fast attack speed alongside a wide hit radius, you can activate a Finisher Art with your very first combo right at the start of the game, wiping out swarms of enemies cleanly in one sweep. Players get to enjoy satisfying crowd-clearing damage straight from the early game. There is no need to grind for superior equipment late-game; you can pull off stylish combat right out of the gate.
Seamless dodge cancel combos
The weapon never feels clunky to wield. After dodging enemy attacks signaled by red warning indicators, you can chain basic strikes and combos without interruption. Its well-tuned attack startup and recovery animations eliminate the jarring stiffness of being locked in long wind-down animations after each swing. The combination of wide-ranging strikes and nimble dodging works brilliantly against crowds: you can safely maintain distance to chip away at foes or dash in close for burst damage, letting you control combat pacing effortlessly.
Long sword built for satisfying screen-clearing clears
Even as basic starting armaments, the long sword and single-handed sword offer vastly distinct playstyles (we covered the single-handed sword build in our previous post). The single-handed sword focuses on precise stringed combos and perfect no-damage duels against single targets, while the long sword leans into overwhelming pressure and efficient crowd clearing. Their respective Finisher Art animations differ noticeably after executing full combo sequences, so they never feel like lazy reskinned copies of one another. It is a huge plus that even this unrefined Level 1 base weapon supports a fully distinct combat identity.
Pure premium buy-to-play single-player experience
The most rewarding part of the experience lies in this unadulterated gameplay satisfaction. There are no gacha pulls or tedious stat farming for random weapon affixes, nor do you rely solely on inflated stats to win. Pick a weapon that fits your playstyle, master its rhythm, and you can fight with flair. This is the core advantage of a premium single-player title: combat fun stems entirely from mechanical skill and polished feel. You are never forced to grind tedious progression loops for better stats—simply slaying enemies feels genuinely enjoyable.
