Swords & Soldiers HD

 Wii U
Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. Official Nintendo Magazine UK
    Aug 8, 2014
    84
    You'll struggle to find a tactical eShop game that offers more bang for your buck. [Aug 2014, p.76]
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  2. Nintendojo
    Jun 23, 2014
    83
    It’s as fun as it was when it bowed in 2009, and remains a fresh, unique take on real-time strategy games.
  3. Worth Playing
    Jan 29, 2015
    80
    Swords & Soldiers remains a great real-time strategy game for the Wii U.
  5. Multiplayer.it
    Jul 7, 2014
    80
    With its touch-control scheme, the Wii U seems like the perfect place for the game, except for the lack of online mode and extra DLC.
  6. Cubed3
    Jun 3, 2014
    80
    It is relatively accessible for a strategy game, too, making it even easier to jump into the game.
  7. NintendoWorldReport
    Jun 2, 2014
    80
    Swords & Soldiers HD is surprisingly fun, and I’m glad I played it.
  8. Nintendo Life
    May 22, 2014
    80
    Five years on, Swords & Soldiers is still an excellent title. It's quite simple compared to most RTS games, but it has just enough depth to make it a highly entertaining experience, especially when it gets ported correctly as it has been in this case.
  9. IGN Italia
    Jun 5, 2014
    78
    The game has never looked this good, but Swords & Soldiers HD lacks some features of the previous versions and, more than that, it's really beginning to show its age.
  10. XGN
    Jul 12, 2014
    75
    It's a fun strategy game which you play with the GamePad. There are different campaigns to play and it's really addictive because of all the things you have to handle at the same time: money, soldiers, mana and so on.
  11. Eurogamer Portugal
    Jun 28, 2014
    70
    While not offering more than sharper and beautiful visuals, Swords & Soldiers formula is quite attractive, especially for those who are not particular fans of strategy games with isometric view.
  12. FNintendo
    Jun 12, 2014
    60
    Swords & Soldiers requires no introduction, this real-time strategy title is now reaching the Wii U and brings along some very appreciated GamePad controls. Sadly, the absence of an online multiplayer mode is unexplainable and a rather dull rhythm settles in after playing for longer time periods, making this an acceptable but far from essential title.

Awards & Rankings

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#19 Best Wii U Game of 2014
36
#36 Most Discussed Wii U Game of 2014
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#26 Most Shared Wii U Game of 2014

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User Score
6.7

Mixed or average reviews- based on 32 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 32
  3. Negative: 6 out of 32
  1. rodericrinehart
    Feb 7, 2015
    7
    Pretty solid game definitely worth the sale price of three bucks I paid for it. My daughter has had some fun with it and we both look forwardPretty solid game definitely worth the sale price of three bucks I paid for it. My daughter has had some fun with it and we both look forward to the sequel, which is exclusive to the Wii U.… Full Review »
  2. TheMitch
    Jul 6, 2014
    7
    Swords & Soldiers is one of those games that does exactly what it sets out to do and nothing more. The type of game that you can't beSwords & Soldiers is one of those games that does exactly what it sets out to do and nothing more. The type of game that you can't be disappointed in, but at the same time doesn't give that little bit extra. This game is essentially a stripped-down CastleStorm, which is justified by its very low price tag. Some of the challenges are quite hard, and the different modes give it a little more replay-ability, which is nice. The dialogue is quite humorous, too. Ultimately, Swords & Soldiers is a great cheap title to pick up if you're bored, especially if you're a fan of the tower-defense genre.… Full Review »
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