10 Incredible Games With Only ONE Mechanic
4. Pulling The Sword (The One Who Pulls Out The Sword Will Be Crowned King)
You might not believe this, but The One Who Pulls Out The Sword Will Be Crowned King focuses entirely on pulling a sword out of a stone to become King. Who saw that coming? Jokes aside, this subversive and self-aware title is a hilarious, albeit patience-testing, blast that asks you to do exactly what it says on the tin.
The game, which is currently free on Steam, begins with a short musical rendition of its title before placing you in front of a sword in a stone. You then grab that sword, begin the pull, and keep going until you free it from its rocky entombment. How long does this take? Well, that would be telling, and it's something you shouldn't ruin for yourself, as pushing through this surprisingly arduous task is the fun of this ridiculous title.
Like Pineapple on Pizza, another of dev Majoraritto's hilarious projects, this game toys with your expectations, leaving you entirely unsure of what to expect. It even comes with an online play mode that pits you against others looking to become King. It's simple yet effective.