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real-time strategy
Swords & Soldiers
By Ronimo Games, released 1 Jan 2009
- macOS
- Microsoft Windows
- Wii
- Wii U
- Mac
- Nintendo 3DS
- action game
- strategy video game
What it is
Swords & Soldiers is a side-scrolling strategy game from Ronimo Games, published by Atari. Players command an army as Vikings, Aztecs, or Chinese factions and use magical abilities while fighting across two-dimensional battlefields. The objective described is to destroy the opposing castle and lead troops to victory. The game includes a single-player campaign, skirmishes, challenge modes, and multiplayer matches against friends. Steam lists achievements, leaderboards, Family Sharing, and Valve Anti-Cheat alongside single-player and multiplayer. Its genres include action, casual, indie, and strategy. The listed platform information spans Windows and macOS on Steam, with other platform listings including Wii, Wii U, and Nintendo 3DS. Its faction-based setup and combination of army control and magic frame each match as a contest to overcome the enemy’s defenses. Players seeking strategy play can choose a campaign, skirmish, challenge, or multiplayer mode.
What players like, and what they don't
- Choose between Vikings, Aztecs, and Chinese
- Includes campaign, skirmishes, and challenge modes
- Multiplayer matches with friends
- Steam Leaderboards and Family Sharing
- Steam lists only Windows and macOS
- Multiplayer availability is listed, but no specific modes beyond matches
Who it suits
It suits players who want side-scrolling strategy with army control, magical abilities, and options ranging from a campaign to multiplayer matches.
Swords & Soldiers brings army command and magic to side-scrolling battles, with campaign, skirmish, challenge, and multiplayer options. Its Steam listing names Windows and macOS, while other listed platforms include Wii, Wii U, and Nintendo 3DS.
