Swords and Soldiers HD

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Swords and Soldiers HD is a single player and multiplayer casual strategy game. It was developed by Ronimo Games and was released on December 2, 2010. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Swords and Soldiers HD" is a side-scrolling strategy game where players control the Vikings, Aztecs, or Chinese in their quest to win the favor of the Gods. With hours of single-player campaign gameplay, players can build their army, wield magical abilities, and demolish enemy castles to lead their troops to victory. The sequel, "Swords and Soldiers 2 Shawarmageddon," introduces hero units, a custom army builder, and a new 10-hour campaign.

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77%

Audience ScoreBased on 543 reviews

gameplay19 positive mentions

replayability3 negative mentions

The game features charming graphics and a humorous storyline, making it enjoyable for casual play.
It offers a unique blend of RTS and tower defense mechanics, allowing for strategic gameplay with different factions.
The game is relatively inexpensive and provides a decent amount of content, including campaigns and multiplayer options.

The gameplay can become repetitive quickly, with limited depth and strategy involved.
There are technical issues, such as high mouse sensitivity and lack of keyboard shortcuts, which can hinder the experience.
The game feels dated and is often compared unfavorably to more modern titles in the genre.

gameplay
73 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
26%
66%
8%
The gameplay is characterized by its simplicity and accessibility, often described as linear and repetitive, with many players finding it lacks depth and complexity. While some appreciate the fun and humor woven into the experience, others criticize it for being overly simplistic and unbalanced, leading to a quick sense of boredom. Overall, the game offers a mix of enjoyable mechanics and charming visuals, but many feel it doesn't provide enough variety or challenge to sustain long-term engagement.
- “I found the graphics to look really good (the art style holds up really well to this day) and the gameplay was just as fun as I remember.”
- “The push-and-pull, ebb-and-flow of a good RTS match is perfectly captured in the tug-of-war level design here, with just enough silly story justification and interesting mechanics to make things fresh for the duration of the campaign.”
- “Swords and Soldiers is actually a great RTS game with beautiful cartoon visuals, fun gameplay, and quirky storytelling.”
- “The gameplay is basically a linear map with some forks sometimes, which makes it feel quite limited.”
- “There just isn’t enough gameplay or variation to keep you interested, and after an hour or so, you’ve seen it all.”
- “The gameplay amounted to spamming the buttons without much thinking or reflexes needed.”
humor
54 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely praised for its lighthearted and corny nature, providing a fun and accessible experience for players of all ages. While the jokes and comedic elements are often simple and juvenile, they contribute significantly to the game's charm and entertainment value, making it a delightful casual option. Overall, the humor is described as funny and engaging, enhancing the gameplay without being overwhelming or annoying.
- “The humor is fine, one note but it isn't focused on enough to be annoying.”
- “Colorful cartoony graphics, a juvenile goofy sense of humor, and simple concepts make this easily accessible for all ages and--quite frankly--a delight for something casual to waste time on.”
- “It's a funny game to not be taken seriously, unlike the other games of its kind.”
story
49 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
39%
55%
6%
The game's story is characterized by a light-hearted, humorous tone, often described as a series of extended jokes for each faction, which may not appeal to everyone. While the narrative is simple and somewhat repetitive, it provides an entertaining backdrop for the gameplay, with missions that are quick and varied, making it suitable for casual play. Overall, the story is seen as a fun addition rather than a deep or complex element, enhancing the game's charm despite its lack of substantial content.
- “The story is also very kid-friendly while still being light-hearted and enjoyable for adults.”
- “It's refreshingly good with hilarious characters and story.”
- “I know this is more of a multiplayer game for those competitive sorts, but the campaign does offer a good fun story packed with humor and is worth the purchase in and of itself.”
- “The plot is more like an extended single joke, one for each faction.”
- “General quality is good, but the story is just a bad joke and there is very little content.”
- “The balance is really off, and the story is... well... pointlessly silly and directionless.”
graphics
46 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
50%
7%
The graphics of the game are characterized by a colorful, cartoonish art style that appeals to many players, providing a charming and accessible aesthetic. However, some reviews criticize the visuals as simplistic and reminiscent of low-effort flash games, with limited improvements in the HD version. Overall, while the graphics are generally considered pleasant and fitting for the game's tone, they may not meet the expectations of players seeking high-quality visuals in a PC game.
- “The cartoon art style lends itself very well to a game like this.”
- “Swords and Soldiers is actually a great RTS game with beautiful cartoon visuals, fun gameplay, and quirky storytelling.”
- “The art style is awesome, by the way; I really liked the sharp and cute graphics.”
- “While there are options to change the resolution for the game, all this does is scale up the simplistic low-quality art assets used to make the game, which makes little or no difference to the graphics quality.”
- “The game features somewhat lazy, simplistic 2D graphics, of the type you normally expect to see in low-effort flash/browser games and mobile apps.”
- “Considering this is being evaluated as a PC game, having the graphics phoned in like this isn't going to result in a high-quality, visually impressive game that PC gamers are used to seeing.”
replayability
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
43%
43%
Overall, the game has limited replayability, with many users noting that the simple mechanics and short campaign do not encourage repeated play. While it offers some value in skirmishes and multiplayer modes, the low difficulty and brief content lead to a general consensus that the replay value is not high, often rated around 2.5/10. Despite its low price, players feel the cost may not justify the minimal replay potential.
- “The only downside is that the campaign isn't long, but it has replayability in skirmishes and multiplayer mode.”
- “The idea behind the game is pretty simple and there isn't much replay value.”
- “It's not an expensive game, but the full price may not justify the low replay value.”
- “Its fun, it's easy to learn, and it's bright and colorful, but there is not much replayability.”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
43%
The music in the game is generally well-received, featuring an engaging and catchy soundtrack that complements the quirky character audio. While some players note that the same music track plays throughout the game, it remains enjoyable and fitting, with a mix of orchestral elements and light-hearted voice acting. Overall, the music enhances the game's atmosphere without becoming annoying.
- “Music is good and character audio is funny and bizarre, but in a good way!”
- “The music is very interesting, with an engaging soundtrack.”
- “A rousing orchestral soundtrack and light, comical voice acting.”
- “Same music track for the whole game.”
- “The music is fitting but not particularly memorable.”
- “The music isn’t annoying—an important consideration when you must listen to the same set of tunes throughout the game.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization of "Swords and Soldiers HD" is criticized as a cash grab, with users feeling it resembles a mobile game rather than a legitimate PC title. The presence of ads for an upcoming sequel, alongside a lack of updates to address existing issues, further fuels the perception of greed from the developers.
- “Swords and Soldiers HD is a mobile app that's been dumped on Steam as if it were a real PC game. It's a cash grab from greedy mobile developers. The game is a somewhat poorly made side-scrolling 2D RTS game where you are supposed to control a Viking village, build troops, and so on.”
- “There is a sequel coming, which the developers took the time to plaster ads for in this game, without fixing any of the problems, even for modern screen resolutions.”
- “However, by today's standards, it's not much more than a mobile game (without all the ads and popups).”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Character development in the game has been criticized for relying on offensive caricatures in its design, sound, and racial representations, which detracts from the overall experience and may alienate players.
- “Character design, sound, and 'races' are all based on ridiculously offensive caricatures.”
- “The character development feels shallow and lacks meaningful progression.”
- “I found the characters to be one-dimensional, with little to no growth throughout the game.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
100%
The game is primarily optimized for PC, providing a better experience on that platform, but users have noted some unappealing design choices in the menus that detract from the overall optimization.
- “While the game is available for phones, it is optimized for PC, though there are some design choices in the menus that could be improved.”
- “While the game is available for phones, it is optimized for PC, though there are some ugly design choices in the menus that remain.”
- “The performance on lower-end devices is disappointing, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
- “I encountered frequent frame drops and long loading times, which severely impacted my gaming experience.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and repetitive, likening it to other strategy games but lacking excitement. While achievements are noted for their creativity and challenge, the overall grinding experience is viewed as lackluster.
- “Think of it like Warcraft or Starcraft, but with the added stench of lackluster, repetitive, and tedious gameplay.”
- “Achievements are creative and not so easy to unlock; there are no basic grinding tasks or 'end the game in difficulty mode i' for i from 1 to 5.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game has been criticized for evoking negative feelings, such as mild racism, and for lacking depth in player engagement, which diminishes the overall emotional experience.
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game features vibrant graphics, but users have reported occasional glitches that affect stability. Overall, the experience remains enjoyable despite these issues.
- “The game offers some pleasant graphics and really vibrant colors, although there are some ugly glitches here and there.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's cartoon style and humor contribute to a lively and enjoyable atmosphere, enhancing the overall fun experience for players.
- “The cartoon style and the humor add to the fun atmosphere of the game.”

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Swords and Soldiers HD is a casual strategy game.

Swords and Soldiers HD is available on PC, Mac OS, Steam Deck and Windows.

On average players spend around 4 hours playing Swords and Soldiers HD.

Swords and Soldiers HD was released on December 2, 2010.

Swords and Soldiers HD was developed by Ronimo Games.

Swords and Soldiers HD has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its replayability.

Swords and Soldiers HD is a single player game with multiplayer support.

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