This game is so addicting, I spent the past week playing hours everyday. There is so much replay value with different classes and weapons. However, I have noticed bugs and issues with the game that can’t be overlooked. The most pressing issue being the star system, by late game stars become extremely tedious to obtain. Stars are needed for a lot of things including learning new skills and participating in dungeons. The game becomes repetitive and less enjoyable especially since I cannot learn new skills to try and I can’t even beat the game without completing the dungeons.

Theres barely any replayability as it takes a gruesome grind just to get the end. The game barely tells you what to do for an end goal besides “prepare for final boss in x amount of days” that isnt hidden in the the rushed text dialogue, even though I defeated the person that took my place to fight the final boss. That killed all my motivation to do another character. I will give credit with all the ads being short but they seem to frequent after almost every fight if you start 1 shotting enemies even tho grinding lower level enemies is almost a must. Difficulty is a whole other issue with random bosses depending on your playstyle will just be almost unbeatable even if youre several levels and power above them. It makes you build your character off whatever boss youre stuck on, having to waste level up points on ways to counter the boss instead of being able to focus on your own build which the games tries to incentivize. The town events dont change so after the first playthrough youll know which options to pick every time as most of the town adventures have choices between lose stats or gain stats with the occasional lower level gear you can get. Dont even get me started on the hit chance mechanic as some bosses unless youre super over leveled will be a struggle to hit if the game has them set up that way. Theres a lot more smaller issues but I just wouldnt recommend this to anyone that isnt already a fan of swords and sandals as a newcomer to the series myself. The foundation for something good is there, just needs less focus on padding out playtime.

The first thing you’ll notice are the flash sprites, which means janky limb movement in a fighting game. I find the game art charming as it reminds me of newgrounds, where I believe this game originated. My god, does their experience show. They’ve made an incredible F2P Gladiator RPG with loads of content and extensive replayability all available to you from the start. ADs are short and infrequent, and can be removed for $0.99. If you are at all interested in the idea of a Gladiator RPG, play this game and maybe even give these people your money. They freaking deserve it!

If you enjoyed old school swords and sandals you’ll love this game. Fight, get gold, get gear, skill up rinse and repeat. There is strategy or you can play on easy and just enjoy yourself. Haven’t noticed the issue where the screen is completely black at night or anything else people are complaining about.Looking forward to future dlc, would probably be pretty simple, new map new story.This is the best swords and sandals on iOS and feels like a big step in the right direction for the series.