Spartan

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Spartan is a single player arcade platformer game. It was developed by Sinister Cyclops Game Studio and was released on October 2, 2017. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Spartan is an epic 2d platformer powered by UE4. Featuring silky smooth animations, pixel perfect controls, challenging gameplay, huge non linear levels and an awesome original soundtrack , Spartan is taking classic platforming to the next level, UE4 Turbocharged style!

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Audience ScoreBased on 16 reviews

graphics8 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

The game features fun gameplay with great 2D graphics and a huge level design that challenges players.
Spartan is praised for its traditional hardcore platforming mechanics, requiring skill and patience to master.
The art style and music are well-executed, creating a cohesive and enjoyable aesthetic experience.

The platforming mechanics are criticized for being floaty and imprecise, leading to frustrating gameplay.
Some players find the level design to be a chore due to poor hit detection and the need for excessive backtracking.
The game has technical issues, such as achievements not working properly, and some feel it lacks originality compared to other platformers.

graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are described as a mix of simplistic and clean cartoonish art, with some reviewers noting a cheap feel and stiff animations. However, many appreciate the distinctive aesthetic and vibrant 2D graphics, which complement the challenging gameplay and large levels. Overall, while opinions vary, the visuals contribute positively to the game's appeal.
- “Behind the beautiful cartoonish art-style lies a game designed to test your reactions and really push your patience and spatial awareness.”
- “Fantastic platformer with great graphics; it's challenging and the levels are huge.”
- “The graphics feel cheap, the animations seem stiff, and the music is nothing special.”
- “The aesthetic is clean, distinctive, but is also one of simplicity.”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally well-received, featuring a Greek-themed soundtrack that demonstrates musical competence and incorporates unique melodies that linger in the listener's mind. While some reviews mention that the music is not particularly special, others highlight it as a standout aspect, contributing positively to the overall experience.
- “+awesome soundtrack”
- “The graphics feel cheap (though one of the most enjoyable things is how doofy the main character looks), the animations seem stiff and the music is nothing special.”
- “While one seems to have been responsible for all of the above, the other produced Spartan's art and music, and both these aspects really do wrap a healthy layer of flesh around an already-robust skeleton.”
- “The music is appropriately Greek-themed and showcases some obvious musical competence, often using rather unusual melodies which gradually instil themselves in your head.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is highly praised for its brilliance, featuring maze-like levels that challenge players' mechanical skills and navigational abilities, ensuring multiple pathways to progress. Overall, it is described as fun and engaging.
- “The gameplay is brilliant for many reasons.”
- “The levels are maze-like, but if you have the mechanical skill and navigational ability, there's always at least one way to get from one place to another.”
- “+fun gameplay”