Status Roach Feb 4, 2026
Article: Wielding The Dinosword by Kyle Hilliard
The game is likely not releasing until late 2026, but a playable demo is available, and in playing it, the Soulslike inspiration is apparent. “I grew up playing all the Souls series,” Nguyen says. “Bloodborne, recently Sekiro, and Black Myth Wukong.” Nguyen had always imagined Dinoblade as a boss rush game, so when …
Article: Wielding The Dinosword by Kyle Hilliard
The game is likely not releasing until late 2026, but a playable demo is available, and in playing it, the Soulslike inspiration is apparent. “I grew up playing all the Souls series,” Nguyen says. “Bloodborne, recently Sekiro, and Black Myth Wukong.” Nguyen had always imagined Dinoblade as a boss rush game, so when Black Myth Wukong released and found success, he found relief and confidence. “When that game came out I thought, ‘This is awesome. I have a good reference. People enjoy it. This might actually work out.’”
Playing the game and being a dinosaur swinging a sword and fighting other dinosaurs with swords (or other unexpected melee weapons) is empowering and feels unique. Dinoblade is far from the first game to let you play as a dinosaur, but they are rare. “I think people want to resonate with humans or be themselves online, and companies are afraid to go crazy and do something risky,” Nguyen says.