Swords and Sandals Immortals
- March 9, 2023
- Whiskeybarrel Studios
- 9h median play time
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Get on Play Store"Swords and Sandals Immortals" is a turn-based combat game set in a fantasy world, where players create and customize their gladiator to fight in arenas and complete quests. The game features a variety of weapons, armor, and skills to choose from, as well as a wide range of opponents to battle. With its immersive storyline and challenging gameplay, players can experience endless hours of entertainment.
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- Swords and Sandals Immortals captures the nostalgic essence of the original games while introducing modern graphics and gameplay mechanics.
- The game offers deep customization options and a variety of builds, allowing players to create unique gladiators and strategies.
- The developer is responsive to community feedback and regularly updates the game, showing a commitment to improving the overall experience.
- The game suffers from balancing issues, with some classes and enemies being overly powerful or difficult to defeat, leading to frustrating gameplay.
- There are numerous bugs and crashes, particularly after battles, which can disrupt the gaming experience.
- The 300-day time limit mechanic can feel stressful and may detract from the enjoyment of character progression and exploration.
- gameplay194 mentions
- 35 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "Swords and Sandals: Immortals" has received mixed feedback, with many praising its addictive nature, diverse character builds, and innovative mechanics like the world map and stress meter. However, some players criticize the game for its unbalanced difficulty, reliance on exploiting mechanics, and technical issues such as bugs and crashes. Overall, while the game offers nostalgic charm and engaging gameplay, it also presents challenges that may frustrate players, particularly those unfamiliar with the series.
“For experienced players, S&S Immortals expands and combines every good aspect from previous games, and also adds great and bold new mechanics.”
“The gameplay is addictive!”
“The gameplay has improved a lot, tons of builds and a lot of ways to have fun.”
“When the game drops below 5 dollars, it could be worth it to check out if you're a fan of the original Swords and Sandals, but no matter what, prepare for a confusing and frustrating time that confuses gameplay with resetting your save every 5 minutes to get the correct 'random' outcome.”
“As it is, the game is also littered with bugs, and that made the gameplay even worse.”
“Hate to leave a negative review in a Swords and Sandals simp, but it deserves it for its bugs and terribly flawed mechanics.”
- story76 mentions
- 34 % positive mentions
- 62 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The story of the game is generally well-received, with many players appreciating its depth and connection to previous titles in the Swords and Sandals series. While some find the narrative engaging and filled with lore, others criticize it for being overshadowed by gameplay mechanics and bugs, leading to a mixed reception. Overall, the game offers a nostalgic experience with a variety of quests and character development, though some players feel the story could benefit from a more focused and realistic approach.
“Truly the best Swords and Sandals game in terms of content and story.”
“The amount of lore and storytelling was beyond my expectations!”
“With unique adventures in each location and fantastic writing, as well as a somewhat compelling story, this creates a finale to the already strong Swords and Sandals 4 game series.”
“This is a very poor attempt to mimic the game from way back, but they just ended up packing in a completely useless and out of place story, and by the end of the day it does not feel like the good old days, just a disappointment.”
“Personally, I do not believe it drives the story, and after the 300 days, your character will disappear in a huge big bang of gladiatorial combat with the starbound gladiator, where each ending (whether good or bad) is stopping your character's progression.”
“The game-play is all over the place with too many side quests and activities with zero info; I don't want to remember which NPC has what gear and how I should defeat them, it should be random and different every new campaign.”
- graphics76 mentions
- 42 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received widespread praise for their vibrant and artistic design, successfully blending nostalgic elements with modern enhancements. While some reviewers noted inconsistencies in art style quality, the overall consensus highlights significant improvements in character models, animations, and environmental visuals, making it a visually engaging experience. The unique art style and accompanying soundtrack further elevate the game's appeal, contributing to a relaxing yet immersive atmosphere.
“Overall, the graphics are a massive improvement over anything you've seen in the series up to this point, and while it keeps the charm of the original style, also looks much more realistic and fleshed out than ever before.”
“New graphics that look vibrant and gorgeous.”
“This game learned all the strengths of the graphics of previous games: the character art of S&S I and II was very cartoony and had a distinct feel to them, particularly in combat, and this game captures that perfectly.”
“The online mode should be better; it should have a better map, not some level-limited zones where there is no graphics.”
“The aesthetic of player/enemy models just don't match the NPCs you meet.”
“Some people might think the art style looks dated and samey, but I think it's progressed in all the right ways while staying true to the essence of the games; after all, it was never about the graphics, at least for me.”
- music68 mentions
- 56 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many praising its fitting and diverse soundtrack that enhances the gameplay experience, while others find it repetitive or less memorable compared to previous titles. Notably, the soundtrack is described as stunning and nostalgic, with some tracks standing out as exceptional, contributing to the overall atmosphere of the game. Despite some criticisms, the music is generally regarded as a significant improvement, adding depth and authenticity to the game's world.
“Visuals are wonderfully artistically made and the soundtrack alone is worth the play.”
“This is surprisingly the best music that has been in the series, and truly gives an aura of authenticity to the classic gladiator style.”
“While personally, I prefer the retro-y and echo-y sounds of S&S III, this game hits you with majestic and grandiose music, which is fitting, given that this is the climax of the series, the stakes are high, and you're fighting for the world.”
“Main menu music and overall sound is somehow worse than older games.”
“Music is poor, repetitive, and annoying.”
“Game soundtracks suck but is otherwise a great game with good gameplay mechanics.”
- humor26 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is described as quirky and cartoonish, with players finding it hilarious and fun, particularly in the context of gladiatorial battles. While some fans miss the classic elements like dismemberment from previous titles, the game still offers a variety of amusing character builds and strategic moments that elicit laughter. Overall, the humor is a significant draw, enhancing the addictive gameplay and world-building.
“It's hilarious, it's fun, and it's surprisingly different from pretty much anything else I've ever found.”
“People reading this review who have likely not heard of the game before and want the brass tacks: this is a simple, yet fast and fun gladiatorial RPG made by an indie dev full of heart, with quirky, cartoonish humor.”
“Great humor, very addicting gameplay and well done world building.”
- grinding24 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The grinding aspect of the game is frequently described as tedious and repetitive, with players noting that battles can become monotonous, especially on default difficulty settings. Many reviewers express frustration with the AI's performance, which can complicate grinding encounters, and highlight the excessive time spent on low-level mobs compared to travel. Overall, while some players find enjoyment in the grind reminiscent of classic games, others feel it detracts from the overall experience, limiting their playtime to 10-20 hours.
“Game is ok, but kind of shallow and grindy.”
“Personally, I find it grindy and repetitive and only enjoyable for 10-20 hours max.”
“However, getting to that point can be just a tad grindy, as the gameplay loop requires you to fight 5 relatively weak no-name gladiators before challenging regional champs.”
- replayability24 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
Replayability in the game is a mixed bag; while some players appreciate the diverse character builds and RPG mechanics that enhance replay value, others criticize the lack of uniqueness in experiences, leading to a reliance on savescumming for optimal stats. Overall, many find the game enjoyable and worth the price, with potential for significant replayability, especially for fans of the genre. However, some players remain uncertain about their personal replay interest.
“Awesome game, brings back nostalgia of the old Swords and Sandals legacy, while bringing in new, but welcomed changes that make the game super fun and replayable.”
“There is so much diversity in how you can make your build and the gameplay is very addictive. Great replay value!”
“The game has races and classes, each with their own abilities, giving the game a ton of replayability.”
“There isn't any real replayability, because no matter what, you're savescumming for the perfect stats and perfect build.”
“Ultimately, there lacks substantial uniqueness to the overall experience, making its replayability completely irrelevant.”
“Not sure about the replayability of the game for me.”
- stability24 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is reported to be quite buggy, with various glitches and inconsistencies affecting gameplay, particularly in certain arenas. While players acknowledge that the developers are actively addressing these issues, the overall stability remains a concern, especially for an early access title. Despite these bugs, many find the game enjoyable and addictive, hoping for further improvements before the final release.
“However, the game is pretty buggy for a released version.”
“The game has a fair share of bugs, but it's nothing critical. Some arenas with spikes are super buggy and can be annoying as hell to complete (if you or the enemy are hit by the spikes, the game soft locks).”
“Overall, it was a very nostalgic yet buggy experience.”
- emotional8 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its nostalgic charm, evoking fond memories of early gaming experiences. Players appreciate the wholesome nature of the developer, which adds a personal touch, even leading to feelings of guilt in a lighthearted manner. Overall, the game is seen as a heartwarming tribute to simpler times in gaming.
“It's not perfect, but it's a heartwarming throwback to the good ole' days of flash games and the fun we had in the early years of gaming.”
“Edit: the developer made me feel bad, lmao.”
“An immensely fun game with an extremely wholesome developer.”
- optimization6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is currently rated 5/10, with notable AI issues and bugs present, though they do not significantly impact gameplay. Despite these concerns, it is considered the best optimized title in its franchise, and improvements are expected as the game progresses through early access.
“Also the cleanest and best optimized one of the franchise, that's for sure.”
“Technical performance: 5/10 (a substantial amount of AI issues and bugs, but these bugs are not too bad as to substantially hinder the gameplay.) [this score will probably get better with time, as the game is in early access.]”
“Maybe improve the game's performance?”
“Maybe improve the game's performance?”
