Swords and Sandals Spartacus

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In "Swords and Sandals Spartacus," players assume the role of the famous gladiator, Spartacus, in a challenging combat platformer game set in Ancient Rome. Fight against brutal slave drivers, legionnaires, and centurions, explore vast levels filled with traps and treasure, and experience an epic adventure to free enslaved Romans across various locations. This new addition to the Swords and Sandals series offers thrilling action and detailed environments for a satisfying and immersive experience.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

23%

Audience ScoreBased on 17 reviews

stability3 negative mentions

The game offers fast-paced, non-stop action reminiscent of classic platformers, providing an engaging experience for fans of the genre.
Players can collect items and treasures to upgrade their character, adding a layer of progression and strategy to the gameplay.
The game has a nostalgic feel for long-time fans of the Swords and Sandals franchise, with a unique twist featuring Spartacus as the protagonist.

The game is plagued by numerous bugs, including falling through floors, getting stuck in walls, and experiencing slowdowns, making it frustrating to play.
The controls are poorly designed, with the main attack key being unintuitive, and the lack of clear tutorials adds to the confusion.
Many players feel the game is unfinished and lacks polish, with low production values and a general sense of being a rushed project.

stability
3 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with numerous bugs reported by players, including frequent instances of falling through the floor. This has led to disappointment among fans of the franchise, who were hopeful for a smoother experience.
- “This game is extremely buggy, which is very sad to see. I really love the S&S franchise and was pretty hyped when I saw this spinoff.”
- “The game is buggy; I found myself constantly falling through the floor.”
- “However, the problems ensue when the game itself starts to exhibit its buggy aspects...”
gameplay
3 mentions
0 % positive mentions
33 % neutral mentions
67 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its fast-paced, nostalgic action reminiscent of classic titles, while others criticize its unpolished execution, including poor animations, basic programming, and a lackluster presentation that detracts from the overall experience.
- “The production values are clearly bottom of the barrel; the animations are truly cheap and amateurish; the programming is extremely basic and unpolished; the menus are dull and presented in the most boring font and within the most drab and uninspiring atmosphere ever; the screen moves far too fast and jerkily; the gameplay is no better than anything that came out in the 80s or 90s; the look feels like there is a constant hit to the frame rate, and it's an all-round chore and unpleasant experience to play.”
- “While it utilizes a lot of new effects we didn't have back then, it doesn't go overboard to dazzle you with lights to keep you distracted from poor gameplay like some games tend to do these days.”
music
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-500 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
Players note that clearing a stage can sometimes interfere with the music, leading to a disjointed experience. This overlap may detract from the overall enjoyment of the soundtrack.
- “The music perfectly complements the gameplay, creating an immersive experience.”
- “Each level features a unique soundtrack that enhances the atmosphere and keeps you engaged.”
- “The sound design is exceptional, with catchy tunes that stick with you long after playing.”
- “Clearing a stage can overlap with the music playing.”
- “The music feels repetitive and lacks variety.”
- “The sound mixing is poor, making it hard to enjoy the soundtrack.”
graphics
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
The graphics have been criticized for experiencing low frame rates in certain levels, even when settings are minimized, which is compounded by the presence of bugs.
- “Along with these bugs, it doesn't really help that in some levels the frame rate drops significantly, even when in windowed mode and with minimal graphics settings.”
- “The graphics look outdated and lack the detail expected from a modern game.”
- “Textures are often blurry and poorly rendered, making the overall visual experience disappointing.”
grinding
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, particularly due to bugs that hinder enjoyment, leading to negative feedback.
- “For a game of this genre, it can be quite tedious to try to enjoy the level with these bugs in place, and for that reason, I have to give it a no.”
- “The grinding feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
- “I found myself spending more time grinding for resources than actually enjoying the gameplay.”
atmosphere
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-100 % neutral mentions
200 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is overwhelmingly negative, characterized by low production values, cheap animations, and unpolished programming. Users find the menus dull and uninspiring, contributing to a frustrating and unpleasant gameplay experience reminiscent of outdated titles from the 80s and 90s. Overall, the game fails to create an engaging or enjoyable environment for players.
- “The production values are clearly bottom of the barrel; the animations are truly cheap and amateurish; the programming is extremely basic and unpolished; the menus are dull and presented in the most boring font and within the most drab and uninspiring atmosphere ever.”
- “The gameplay is no better than anything that came out in the 80s or 90s; the look feels like there is a constant hit to the frame rate, and it's an all-round chore and unpleasant experience to play.”