+Fun gameplay +Great 2D graphics +Huge levels +Awesome soundtrack -It can get real hard, but it has a difficulty setting that makes it quite easier. (But who wants to play on the easy setting?)
Spartan
- Release Date:
- Oct 2, 2017
- Metacritic:
- 56
- Developer:
- Sinister Cyclops Game Studio
- Publisher:
- Sinister Cyclops Game Studio
- Platforms:
- Windows
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About This Game
Now Spartan is a lot easier and more balanced gameplay wise, making it an ideal platformer for the whole family that still enjoys a challenge !
If you are upgrading from an older version of the game and you are facing key binding issues please delete the file "input.ini located at:
Local disc>Users>Your computer Name>AppData>Local>Spartan>Saved>Config>WindowsNoEditor
(please note that you must first enable the "view hidden folders" from windows settings in order to see the AppData Folder)
King Leo kicks platforming back to the arcades!
Spartan is an old-school platformer for hardcore gamers, powered by UE4.
STORY:
Sparta, 500 BC. The city-state's weapons, armor and gold have mysteriously vanished. Magical portals begin to appear throughout ancient Greece.
As a king and the world's most fearsome warrior, Leonidas sets out to discover who is behind the threat, and recover everything that was stolen.
You, are King Leo. And your aim is to make whoever is responsible and whatever stands in your way, rue the day they crossed your path.
Block, stomp, run, jump, fall, climb, cling, push, spring & slice your way to victory.
Outsmart intelligent enemies, tread carefully through obstacles and use your wits to defeat bosses in epic battles.
THIS.. IS.. Spartan!
FEATURES:
Non-linear Levels
No matter which path you choose, you can always return to any point. Feeling greedy and want to go back and collect all of the coins? No problem! There is no area you cannot return to. But remember to plot your routes and keep track of where you've been, because without retrieving all of the artifacts or chests you won't be able to activate the magical escape portal. Not happy with your score? You can replay any level, any time, once it’s been unlocked.
Immerse yourself
Memorable atmospheric soundtrack with ethnic overtones.
Crisp and detailed handcrafted art.
Hyper-smooth 2D physics based mesh animations.
Fun, intelligent and reactive enemies.
A huge variety of traps and obstacles.
Pixel-perfect controls
When the margin for error is small, responsive controls are a sheer delight. You command, and King Leo executes with lightning speed. You say "Jump!", and he says "How high?". If your reflexes are fast enough, his reflexes will be fast enough. Every step counts and every move is in your hands.
Clocking in at a stable 60fps even with most Medium Spec hardware, "Spartan" leaves gamers no excuse to not succeed.
20+ Hours of Gameplay
More, if you want to unlock the entire gallery and learn some ancient Greek words!
With 4 distinct worlds and 24 challenging levels, you'll find yourself proclaiming: "Tough, but fair!".
Failing is a thing of the past when there is virtually no loading time between losses. Couple that with plenty of checkpoints, and you're ensured a smooth gaming experience. If, for whatever reason, you find the game too difficult, you can double your health. This is aptly called “Wimp Mode“!
SPARTAN:
Are you up to the challenge?
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User Reviews
Fantastic platformer with great graphics, It's challenging and the levels are huge. It feels like a Nintendo game on pc!
I bought and played through Spartan to full completion on the Nintendo Switch, and since bought the Steam version. I tend to play things on console, but so far I've finished the first world on PC. Thankfully, I can confirm that the two versions are essentially the same; they are both brilliant. The platforming genre is certainly not what it used to be. It has branched significantly, and mobile gaming and a too-big market has led to more and more “procedurally generated”, or “runner”-style games which remove the need for a solid level-design philosophy and lack identity. The “puzzle-platforming” genre has also to some extent undermined the simple joy of movement through an emphasis on puzzles. Innovation CAN be detrimental. Particularly with platformers, it can harm the experience if the game design precludes the need for high-quality nuts-and-bolts platforming; where the MOVEMENT is an afterthought. Spartan is however touted as a traditional hard-core, pixel-perfect platfo...
As someone who plays a lot of cheap platformers on Steam, I simply cannot recommend Spartan. The platforming is floaty and imprecise, and that mixes poorly with weird hit detection. The levels are big and can be reminiscent of a collectathon game, but as that platforming is so weird it becomes a chore more than anything to try to find everything. The graphics feel cheap (though one of the most enjoyable things is how doofy the main character looks), the animations seem stiff and the music is nothing special. Not even sure if it holds to its theme all that well: were chainlink fences really around in anciet Greece? This reminds me of games I used to play for free on the iPhone 10+ years ago. Even if you are a fan of these kinds of games like I am, your money is simply better spent elsewhere. The Achievements don't even properly work!
This game is V ROLL SMOKING GARBAGE in a raging basket of crap
This is a pretty good game that gives you a lot of bang for your buck. :)
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good game feels like a mario game. good graphics and challenging levels
System Requirements
Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS *: Vista, Win 7, Win 8, Win 10 (64-bit)
- Processor: Intel Core i3-4130 3.40 GHz / AMD Phenom II X4 965, 3.4 GHz
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 / AMD Radeon HD 6950
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 3 GB available space
- Additional Notes: Spartan is highly optimized to run on less powerful machines,so any 5 year old (decent) PC should in theory be able to run the game at its targeted frame-rate.
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS *: Win 7, Win 8, Win 10 (64-bit)
- Processor: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.50GHz / AMD FX-8350 4.2GHz
- Memory: 6 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX760 / AMD R9 280X
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 3 GB available space
FAQ
How much does Spartan cost?
Spartan costs $0.99.
What are the system requirements for Spartan?
Minimum: Minimum: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS *: Vista, Win 7, Win 8, Win 10 (64-bit) Processor: Intel Core i3-4130 3.40 GHz / AMD Phenom II X4 965, 3.4 GHz Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 / AMD Radeon HD 6950 DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 3 GB available space Additional Notes: Spartan is highly optimized to run on less powerful machines,so any 5 year old (decent) PC should in theory be able to run the game at its targeted frame-rate. Recommended: Recommended: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS *: Win 7, Win 8, Win 10 (64-bit) Processor: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.50GHz / AMD FX-8350 4.2GHz Memory: 6 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX760 / AMD R9 280X DirectX: Version 12 Storage: 3 GB available space
What platforms is Spartan available on?
Spartan is available on Windows PC.
Is Spartan worth buying?
Spartan has 69% positive reviews from 13 players. Metacritic score: 56/100.
When was Spartan released?
Spartan was released on Oct 2, 2017.
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