Swords and Soldiers 2 Shawarmageddon

About

In Swords and Soldiers 2 Shawarmageddon, players lead an army of finely tuned warriors in a side-scrolling battle to control resources and outwit opponents. Choose from various factions, each with unique units, abilities, and strategies, in multiplayer or single-player campaigns. With vibrant graphics, engaging gameplay, and a focus on fast-paced action, it's a recipe for addictive fun.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Local Multi-Player Play with friends in the same physical space using split-screen or multiple screens
2-Players Play with one other player, either online or locally, in a cooperative or competitive game mode
Multi-Player Compete or cooperate with other players online
Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo
PvP Player versus Player - Fight against other players in real-time, often in arena-style combat
Split Screen Play with multiple players on the same screen, often with divided or shared screen real estate

Swords and Soldiers 2 Shawarmageddon screenshot

+15

62%

Audience ScoreBased on 148 reviews

story13 positive mentions

replayability2 negative mentions

Incredibly fun and charming game with a humorous and engaging storyline.
The game features a variety of unique units and factions, allowing for diverse strategies and gameplay styles.
Great art style and animations, making it visually appealing and enjoyable to play.

The gameplay can become repetitive and lacks depth, leading to a feeling of boredom over time.
Unskippable cutscenes and intrusive tutorials can disrupt the flow of the game.
Multiplayer is largely inactive, making it difficult to find matches and diminishing the overall experience.

story
37 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
35%
57%
8%
The story in the game is generally perceived as light-hearted and humorous, with a cartoonish style that complements its comedic dialogue. While some players found the narrative engaging and amusing, others felt it lacked depth and was merely a vehicle to connect missions. Overall, the campaign offers a mix of unique missions and replayability, but frustrations arise from difficulty spikes and a lack of control over unit unlocks.
- “The story is quite amusing, artwork decent as are the simple animations and characters.”
- “Singleplayer campaign is awesome, funny story + bonus levels.”
- “The story mode is 100% worth it.”
- “A lot of the missions hold your hand, which reduces the frustration factor, but I never felt I was in control of anything I wanted to do, which added frustration.”
- “Indeed, a story is 'present.' It is 'there.' And that's all I'm prepared to say.”
- “It's all very token, put in place to string together the missions, and in that respect, it accomplishes what it sets out to do.”
gameplay
36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
59%
8%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the engaging mechanics and humor, while others find it basic and uninteresting. Many noted that despite improved graphics, the gameplay lacks depth and can feel repetitive or chaotic. Overall, it appeals to fans of the genre but may not satisfy those seeking more complex or innovative gameplay experiences.
- “The art, animations, gameplay depth, and units are all expanded with lots of new combos and play styles.”
- “The developers take a seemingly simple mechanic and add new depth to it with each level.”
- “Deep, but not confusing gameplay, great multiplayer, plenty of challenge, and a silly premise make this one an easy recommendation for anybody that’s looking for more of a thinking man’s game for their Switch.”
- “This one they improved the graphics a lot but somehow made the gameplay more boring.”
- “So gameplay isn't even up to scratch for consoles, let alone PCs.”
- “But for some reason the gameplay doesn't work for me and it is not fun at all...”
graphics
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
52%
37%
11%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their vibrant, cartoonish art style and high-quality visuals, which enhance the overall aesthetic appeal. While many reviewers appreciate the unique artistic direction and colorful designs, some feel that the gameplay does not match the graphical improvements, leading to a sense of repetitiveness and boredom. Overall, the visuals are considered a strong point, contributing to the game's charm despite mixed feelings about the gameplay experience.
- “Aesthetically, the game is just beautiful if you are into cartoony visuals.”
- “Fresh high detailed visuals in this sequel play well to the original's strengths for over-the-top cartoonish designs.”
- “Sword & Soldiers 2 is a strong yet simplistic side-scrolling real-time strategy game with a genuinely funny set of characters and dialogue that runs throughout the game, also topped up by a genuinely strong and colorful aesthetic.”
- “This one they improved the graphics a lot but somehow made the gameplay more boring.”
- “When talking about graphics there is not much to say.”
- “The same corny humor and simple sidescrolling strategy, all wrapped up in a graphical boost with a few new gameplay types.”
humor
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in "Swords and Soldiers 2: Shawarmageddon" is widely praised for its blend of silliness and strategy, featuring corny jokes, whimsical narration, and entertaining character interactions that enhance the gameplay experience. While some players find the humor to be childish or cringey, many appreciate the lighthearted tone and comedic elements that contribute to the game's fun and engaging atmosphere. Overall, the game successfully combines humor with strategic gameplay, making it a memorable and enjoyable experience for players.
- “Each faction plays differently, and you’ll need all your wits to survive—if you can stop laughing long enough to plan your next move.”
- “Sword & Soldiers 2 is a strong yet simplistic side-scrolling real-time strategy game with a genuinely funny set of characters and dialogue that runs throughout the game, also topped off by a genuinely strong and colorful aesthetic.”
- “I recommend this game as it's both hilarious and crazy fun.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews; while some players appreciate its vibrant and catchy tunes that enhance the cartoonish aesthetic, others find it overly simplistic and reminiscent of children's programming. Despite its lack of lasting impact, many players enjoy humming along during gameplay, indicating that the soundtrack contributes positively to the overall experience.
- “It is a very colorful game, with a vibrant cartoon art style and a jolly soundtrack. It feels like it grabs onto the feverish hysteria of Saturday morning kids' cartoons, demanding that you keep watching and have fun.”
- “It gives it a cartoonish feel which is amplified by the visuals, and although I forget the songs within minutes of playing, I do recall humming and whistling along with a few of the tunes during battles, so that's a positive.”
- “Even though the first game was pretty old in terms of everything, I still had fun with it; the music and humor made it enjoyable.”
- “- The soundtrack is garbage.”
- “It is a very colorful game, with a vibrant cartoon art style and a jolly soundtrack, but it feels a bit too 'baby shark' for my tastes - like it grabs onto that feverish hysteria of Saturday morning kids' cartoons with both hands and drags you kicking and screaming into its hypnosis, fiendishly demanding that you keep watching and have fun, an inviting shallow grave of a thing, all pretense and no substance.”
- “Even though the first game was pretty old in terms of everything, I still had fun with it; the music and bad humor made it good.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from limited replayability, particularly after completing the campaign, and is further hindered by a small online audience, which diminishes the incentive to revisit. Additionally, players note inconsistent difficulty levels that can affect the overall experience.
- “The game is only really let down by the limited replay value and small online audience.”
- “Limited replay value once you've completed the campaign, with random difficulty spikes and troughs.”

82%Critics’ scoreBased on 8 critic reviews

Buy Swords and Soldiers 2 Shawarmageddon

Videos

82%1.4kreviews

CastleStorm

2013

Tactical Shooter

+18

79%3.4kreviews

Tooth and Tail

2017

Casual Real-time Strategy

89%217reviews

Swords & Soldiers

2009

Arcade Real-time Strategy

77%537reviews

Swords and Soldiers HD

2010

Casual Strategy

86%9.6kreviews

Dungeons 3

2017

Role Playing

81%2.7kreviews

Hero's Hour

2022

Role Playing

85%372reviews

Skulls of the Shogun

2013

Turn-based Strategy

+15

89%2.4kreviews

Circle Empires

2018

Casual Real-time Strategy

74%7.5kreviews

Iron Harvest

2020

Casual Real-time Strategy

83%27.3kreviews

Northgard

2021

Survival Role Playing

+13

Swords and Soldiers 2 Shawarmageddon Tweets

Swords and Soldiers 2 Shawarmageddon

Platforms

About

Swords & Soldiers 2 Shawarmageddon Review