Swords and Sandals Crusader Redux

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Swords and Sandals Crusader Redux is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Whiskeybarrel Studios and was released on November 4, 2020. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Swords and Sandals Crusader Redux" is a strategy wargame and sequel to the 2007 original, where you raise armies, fight battles, and conquer lands in a fantasy realm. The game features an epic campaign, fast-paced tactical gameplay, and new additions like tournaments and mini-adventures. Relive the classic Crusader experience, now remastered with improved graphics and new features.

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gameplay10 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game is a significant upgrade over the original classic, with improved graphics and mechanics.
It offers a nostalgic experience for fans of the Swords and Sandals series, with many original game modes still available.
The customization options in the Conquer the Realm mode add depth to the gameplay, allowing for more strategic choices.

The game is plagued by numerous bugs, including black screens and soft locks, making it frustrating and often unplayable.
The auto-battle system is poorly designed, leading to unexpected losses and a lack of control over battles.
There is a lack of content and features, such as multiplayer options and a save mechanic in certain modes, which limits the overall experience.

gameplay
46 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
71%
7%
Gameplay in "Swords and Sandals Crusader Redux" features improved mechanics and strategic elements that enhance the experience compared to the original, though it suffers from significant bugs and design flaws, such as a lack of a save feature in certain modes and an unreliable auto-resolve system. While many players appreciate the new features and the overall fun factor, the frequent crashes and game-breaking issues have led to frustration, prompting some to recommend waiting for further updates before diving in. Overall, the game shows promise but requires more polish to fully realize its potential.
- “I do enjoy the new/improved mechanics, like being able to request more land/gold/xp from your wizard or how capturing a stronghold of an enemy isn't just simply an annoying minigame with the catapults like how it was back in the original game.”
- “The mechanics are great, the graphics are also great; I'd say it's better than the original version of Swords and Sandals Crusader.”
- “This feels like what the original Swords and Sandals Crusader should have been; everything from the music to the gameplay has been vastly improved.”
- “That isn't even to mention some of the more annoying aspects of gameplay, like being unable to control your garrisons, auto-resolve being extremely broken (where you can lose half your army against one dude) and some spells being so excessively overpowered that you can lose many important units just from an enemy lord spam-attacking your army constantly and firing their spells off at your units.”
- “My biggest complaint that made me waste one and a half hours into nothing is the fact that the mode 'Conquer the Realm' has no saving mechanic, meaning if you leave because you have to do other stuff, or if, as was my case, the game screen goes black, preventing you from doing anything and requiring you to quit the game to solve, that means the progress you made so far is gone and can't ever be restored.”
- “As for me, I shall refrain from playing this game until a saving mechanic is added to the 'Conquering the Realm' game mode. If you also want this exact experience, I suggest waiting until it is added into the game.”
story
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
6%
85%
9%
The story is described as functional but not particularly deep, serving its purpose without the complexity of titles like Dark Souls. Players note that while there are numerous missions, some are repetitive and poorly balanced, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences. Despite its bugs and difficulty spikes, the game offers a rich narrative experience for those who appreciate a more traditional campaign structure.
- “At the moment it's very buggy but it is otherwise a very fun game that is worth the price tag, and if you love a deep and rich storyline, you will get it here. I give it, in its current state, a 7 out of 10.”
- “You are practically a general for all factions and do all sorts of missions.”
- “The story... I mean it's not Dark Souls, so do not expect a lot from it, but it serves its purpose.”
- “Now I hate this because in my opinion the main feature of a game is not the rail-roaded campaign which is full of special missions that do not resemble the regular gameplay.”
- “During the same mission with Shi-Tzurantula, I also learned that in chapter VIII, the 3rd and 4th (or 2nd and 3rd) missions are the same mission.”
stability
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
8%
92%
The game's stability has been widely criticized, with players reporting frequent crashes, freezes, and game-breaking glitches that hinder gameplay and progress. While some major bugs were addressed shortly after launch, many users still find the game to be extremely buggy and unplayable at times, requiring patience to navigate its issues. Overall, despite its fun elements and engaging storyline, the game's stability remains a significant concern for players.
- “First impression is amazing - old crusader with some tweaks in gameplay, smooth and bug-free.”
- “That and the freezes and AI just completely bugging out make the game literally unplayable as you can't do anything other than quit the game entirely.”
- “Use to seem good, now buggy, broken, crashes frequently, and randomly the % odds completely break. I calculated one set of odds to 1 in 20 billion or so, but you know it still happened anyways.”
- “It's a fun game, but you always get a black screen or some glitches in the game which makes you lose progress and you have to restart all over again.”
graphics
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
22%
21%
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many praising the art style and nostalgic feel, noting that the updated visuals are an improvement over the original. However, players have reported significant issues, including bugs that cause the screen to turn black during gameplay, leading to frustration and loss of progress. Overall, while the graphics are generally well-received, technical problems detract from the experience.
- “To start off, the art style looks great!”
- “The mechanics are great, the graphics are also great; I'd say it's better than the original version of Swords and Sandals Crusader.”
- “Battles are revamped and streamlined, the realm portion of the game has had its management elements polished and expanded upon, and the graphics have gotten an overhaul.”
- “Graphics suck a lot.”
- “Strange graphics bug after being idle for a while in a campaign.”
- “Graphics suck a lot.”
music
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
36%
21%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it repetitive and lacking variety, while others appreciate the improved quality and range, describing it as soothing and epic. There are complaints about limited audio options, forcing players to choose between having the music on or off, which can hinder the overall experience. Overall, while some praise the soundtrack as a significant improvement over previous iterations, others call for more diversity in the music selection.
- “This feels like what the original Swords and Sandals Crusader should have been; everything from the music to the gameplay has been vastly improved.”
- “The updated graphics are nice and the music is well done.”
- “Very nice music; some of it is soothing, and some is epic.”
- “Music is repetitive and boring.”
- “Your only options are to have it off or on, which stinks because that forced me to drastically reduce my headset volume to basically nothing. This makes it hard to listen to music or talk with friends while playing the game.”
- “He better add more continents, music, and variety to the game, as well as hotseat and PvP.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The game suffers from significant optimization issues, leading to underwhelming performance and lag, with players only able to mitigate some problems by disabling particle effects.
- “The game performance is, for some reason, underwhelming; it is laggy, and the only thing I can do is turn off particles.”
- “Lack of optimization...”
- “Lack of optimization...”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
67%
Players generally find the game to have significant replayability, though many express a desire for additional content, such as more maps or the ability to create custom maps, to enhance the experience further.
- “The game has a lot of replayability, especially with the variety of challenges and modes available.”
- “Each playthrough feels fresh due to the different strategies you can employ, making you want to come back for more.”
- “The dynamic events and random elements ensure that no two games are ever the same, enhancing its replay value.”
- “The game has a lot of replayability, but it would be nice to have more maps or the ability to create your own maps.”
- “The game has a lot of replayability, but it would be nice to have more maps or the ability to create your own maps.”

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Swords and Sandals Crusader Redux is a role playing game.

Swords and Sandals Crusader Redux is available on PC, Mac OS and Windows.

Swords and Sandals Crusader Redux was released on November 4, 2020.

Swords and Sandals Crusader Redux was developed by Whiskeybarrel Studios.

Swords and Sandals Crusader Redux has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its story.

Swords and Sandals Crusader Redux is a single player game.

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