After what feels like 9 or 10 hours, I reach the ending of Infinity Blade 2. It took me 12-13 rebirths to amass the stats, equipment, and items to complete the journey. Of the three weapon types available in the game, I like the dual swords the most. Parrying your opponent is quite fun, though I hate it when I can't parry the punch, kick, or shield bash. The game goes a long way with its swipe-to-slash system by letting you block, parry, combo, scratch, and dodge. The importance laid on the direction of your slash reminds me a lot of the sword combat in The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword. Like Skyward Sword, I sometimes have frustrating moments where the touch controls didn't register as I expected.

The story of Siris and his search for the Worker of Secrets is a plain affair. Thankfully, the game looks and sounds gorgeous on my little iPod Touch screen. I hope the promised updates of Clash Mobs and more items come soon.