Swords and Sandals Medieval
- April 26, 2017
- Whiskeybarrel Studios
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Reviews
- Brings back nostalgic memories of the original Swords and Sandals games, providing enjoyable turn-based gameplay.
- Offers a fun and simple experience, especially for fans of the genre, with a sense of epicness in battles against bosses.
- Great for casual play, with a low price point making it accessible for a wide audience.
- Gameplay can feel repetitive and grindy, with limited variety in gear and tactics leading to boredom.
- Technical issues such as sound problems and significant input delays make the game nearly unplayable for some users.
- The game feels more suited for children, lacking the depth and gore that older fans of the series may expect.
- story8 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The game's story is criticized for being minimal and lacking depth, leading to a grind-heavy experience that feels incomplete. Players express a desire for a more engaging narrative, suggesting the addition of a campaign or story mode to enhance progression and break the monotony of repetitive tasks. Overall, the absence of a compelling story detracts from the game's overall appeal.
“Maybe the quest system could involve challenging duels for unique items and more XP.”
“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.”
- gameplay8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally enjoyable and reminiscent of classic "Swords and Sandals" titles, featuring fun mechanics. However, some players feel that the experience is hindered by reaching max gear too early, which diminishes motivation to continue playing. Despite these concerns, the game is still considered worth purchasing for its nostalgic appeal.
“Other than those slight gripes, the game is definitely worth buying for S&S 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 good.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the game to offer a solid experience, but note that it involves a significant amount of grinding.
“Solid experience, very grindy game!”
“Solid experience, very grindy game!”
