Swords & Soldiers

 PlayStation 3
Metascore
81

Generally favorable reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. TheSixthAxis
    Dec 20, 2010
    70
    Though the campaign may only take a few hours to beat, there's plenty of content resting within the multiplayer component. Casual RTS fans will appreciate the no-nonsense gameplay, and Move control scheme (which is much more comfortable and efficient than a DS3), though there is also something here for the more hardcore fans of the genre.
  2. 1UP
    67
    Though that simplicity can be an asset, in many ways it's the game's greatest weakness as well. The personality will carry you through the campaign, but repeating battles of attrition wear thin too quickly; Ronimo has some great ideas in this little package, even if the end result falls a little short of becoming an RTS classic.
  3. Gaming Age
    67
    In a lot of ways, Swords & Soldiers is like any other satisfying RTS game... just bite-sized.

Awards & Rankings

46
#46 Best PS3 Game of 2010
95
#95 Most Shared PS3 Game of 2010

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User Score
6.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 11 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 11
  3. Negative: 1 out of 11
  1. the_blueprint
    Dec 18, 2013
    7
    pretty standard stuff but it is fun. The formula doesn't change very much, but for a small price that doesn't matter much. And the game ispretty standard stuff but it is fun. The formula doesn't change very much, but for a small price that doesn't matter much. And the game is pretty short as well.… Full Review »
  2. DarthMang
    Apr 2, 2012
    8
    Swords and Soldiers is a blast from beginning to end. It DOES feel a little contrived at times, with the formula not changing very much fromSwords and Soldiers is a blast from beginning to end. It DOES feel a little contrived at times, with the formula not changing very much from mission to mission (Get new power. Use it to beat this mission. Cue cutscene). However, the action doesn't ever really feel like it stagnates, and missions can be completed quickly allowing it to be digested in bite-sized chunks, also making it a great mobile choice. It's an interesting spin on the RTS genre, with the 2D perspective.… Full Review »
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