Swords and Sandals Medieval
- April 26, 2017
- Whiskeybarrel Studios
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Reviews
- The game brings back nostalgic feelings for fans of the Swords and Sandals series, providing enjoyable turn-based combat.
- Players appreciate the fun mechanics and character-building aspects, with a sense of epicness during boss battles.
- The game is seen as a lighthearted and simple experience, making it accessible for younger audiences.
- Many players report significant technical issues, including sound problems and long delays in gameplay, making it frustrating to play.
- The game is criticized for being overly grindy with repetitive combat and a lack of variety in gear and story content.
- Some players feel that the game is too simplistic and lacks depth, making it more suitable for children rather than adult gamers.
- story4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is criticized for feeling underdeveloped and lacking depth, with players expressing a desire for a more engaging narrative or campaign mode to enhance progression beyond daily grinding. Suggestions include incorporating story-driven quests or unique duels to provide a more varied and meaningful experience.
“Although it would be like the other duels, special story-oriented campaign ones would break up the monotony of the grind a little.”
“Doesn't feel like a fully-fledged game whatsoever, and without returning daily to this, there's no progress to be made; it seems like a grindfest that lacks story.”
“It would be great if you could earn XP through other means, like a campaign or story mode.”
“Although it would be like the other duels, special/short story-oriented campaign ones would break up the monotony of the grind a little.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay is enjoyable and reminiscent of classic titles, offering fun mechanics; however, some players feel that the experience is hindered by reaching maximum gear too early, which diminishes motivation to continue. Despite these concerns, the game is still considered worth purchasing for its nostalgic appeal and engaging mechanics.
“This game brings back the old swords and sandals feel, but with a whole new mechanic that basically kills your character even if you're doing really good.”
“Other than those slight gripes, the game is definitely worth buying for swords and sandals nostalgia and some enjoyable gameplay.”
“This game brings back the old Swords and Sandals feel, but with a whole new mechanic that basically kills your character even if you're doing really well.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the game to be a solid experience, though they note that it involves a significant amount of grinding.
“Solid experience, very grindy game!”
“The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
“I spent hours grinding for resources, and it just wasn't rewarding.”
