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Swords and Sandals Medieval

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72%Game Brain Score
gameplay
story, grinding
77% User Score Based on 44 reviews

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Swords and Sandals Medieval is a single player tactical hack and slash game with medieval and historical themes. It was developed by Whiskeybarrel Studios and was released on September 14, 2017. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Gladiator, you are now a knight! The greatest gladiator series in the world, Swords and Sandals, has just gone medieval! Swords and Sandals moves into the middle ages in this action packed, turn-based combat RPG.

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77%
Audience ScoreBased on 44 reviews
gameplay4 positive mentions
story3 negative mentions

  • 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.
  • story
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    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.”
  • gameplay
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    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.”
  • grinding
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    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!”
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Swords and Sandals Medieval is a tactical hack and slash game with medieval and historical themes.

Swords and Sandals Medieval is available on PC, Mac OS, Phone, iPad and others.

Swords and Sandals Medieval was released on September 14, 2017.

Swords and Sandals Medieval was developed by Whiskeybarrel Studios.

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

Swords and Sandals Medieval is a single player game.

Similar games include Swords and Sandals Immortals, Swords and Sandals Classic Collection, Braveland, Swords and Sandals 2 Redux, Knights of Pen and Paper + 1 and others.