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DinoSWORDNewsDinoSWORD Update #2: Blocking
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DinoSWORD Update #2: Blocking

DinoSWORD · published 16 Jul 2026, 14:30 UTC

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The dinosaurs can now BLOCK attacks! The ability to time the block correctly and initiate a "parry" maneuver is the next task. Along with blocking, the game features some additions like the PAUSE MENU which can be accessed at any point, stopping the action and providing access to a couple of options. Here you can change the volume of the sound effects, dinosaurs and music all separately. You can also invert the y on the camera and toggle the dino-hp bars on and off. Those HP bars actually represent another big mechanical change in the game, health CARRIES OVER from fight to fight. This option can be turned off by selecting easier difficulties, but overall it adds a new layer to the decision making found in the CHESS portion of the gameplay loop. Not only do you have to factor in if a pawn has enough starting health to take on one of the stronger classes, but now you have to think if a REDUCED starting health plays an additional factor to the outcome of the match.More updates as they occur!

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Community1 Sep 2026DinoSWORD Demo V.1.0.5 Available NOW!Attention all DINOSWORDSMAN: The " DinoSWORD " DEMO (V.1.0.5) is now LIVE ! The demo update contains a snippet from the MINION ADVENTURE MODE as well as the game mode "Dino Chess", a battle focused version of CHESS closer to what MORTAL KOMBAT did when they made Kombat-Chess . Also in this version is a number of BUG FIXES that occurred in THE VIDEO ABOVE ( thanks for posting! ). Feedback like t…Community4 Aug 2026"Fighting Lizards, Battle Go!Community30 Jul 2026No one out parries the TYRANT KINGFurthering the "PARRY" attacks. This one works for the TYRANT class by knocking the opponent straight up into the air, allowing for you to do DAMAGE on the way down!