Underplayed Gems

Swords and Sandals 5 Redux: Maximus Edition (2018)

Swords and Sandals 5 Redux: Maximus Edition cover
Developer
Whiskeybarrel Studios
Publisher
eGames.com
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Adventure, RPG
Rating
3.1 of 5, 212 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 7.6 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A lighthearted turn-based gladiator romp with roguelike dungeon crawling and a retro colorful aesthetic.

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What players say

Players love the classic Swords and Sandals feel and the new dungeon crawling, but nearly everyone says the game is too buggy to play comfortably. Frequent crashes and freezes, especially in dungeons and champion fights, frustrate even fans. Magic builds are widely considered useless because enemies resist all magic.

Screenshots

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