# En Garde!

> En Garde! – the swashbuckler action game! Battle graceless guards and nefarious noblemen in fast-paced fights full of spectacle. Use the environment, your wit and your blade to teach them all a lesson!

## Game facts

- Developer: Fireplace Games
- Publisher: Kepler Ghost, Fireplace Games
- Release status: Released
- Release date: Aug 17, 2023
- Platforms: PC
- Genres: Action, Adventure, Action-Adventure
- Steam Deck: Verified (Steam, checked Nov 4, 2026: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1654660/)
- Playtime: Main + some extras 6 hr (IGDB, checked Nov 4, 2026: https://www.igdb.com/games/en-garde)
- Languages: Interface: American English, German (Germany), European Spanish, French (France), Chinese (China), Italian (Italy), Chinese (Taiwan); Subtitles: American English, German (Germany), European Spanish, French (France); Audio: American English (IGDB, checked Nov 4, 2026: https://www.igdb.com/games/en-garde)

## AI Review Analysis

Analyzed Sep 2, 2026

### Strengths

- Creative combat that uses environmental objects such as boxes and chairs to knock down or subdue enemies
- Fast, satisfying, intuitive sword-fighting action centered on parries
- Vibrant, varied visuals and a cheerful atmosphere reminiscent of Zorro and Puss in Boots

### Weaknesses

- The overall story is only around four hours long, which may feel lacking in content for the price
- Combat can feel repetitive and monotonous in the latter half, with very few progression elements
- Auto-aim and targeting issues make it difficult to attack the desired enemy in group fights, while enemy health regeneration can be frustrating

## Links

- [En Garde! on WAME](https://www.wame.is/game/3841)
- [Player reviews](https://www.wame.is/game/3841/reviews)

Updated: 2026-11-10T06:43:24.122Z