Just one man, his sword and a legion of Romans standing in his way. No metroidvania gimmickry, no backtracking, no grinding. He can take your breath away by just one look by his so cute appearance. You can play it now to confirm whether I am right or wrong. The warrior’s design, I think, is so cute. Your mission is to train him to be a hero. Fight dozens of different enemy types from roman soldiers and rabid dogs to the demons of the underworld and even the gods themselves! In Swords and souls, you play as a Roman warrior who has to fight against enemies and monsters. Moonlit nights come alive, trackless forests sway in the wind, demons saunter between worlds. Beautiful retro pixel art straight out of a 1980s arcade cabinet. Block with your shield, throw javelins, unleash the power of your sword arm on your hapless foes. Collect fabulous treasures and spend them on upgrading your weapons, shield and powers! Climb mountains, explore brooding castles and dark mines on your great quest! A rich and detailed adventure across Ancient Rome and beyond. Fighting, fencing, zip lining, traps beyond belief. Huge action packed levels filled with challenging retro combat platforming. From the dark dungeons under the Arena of Capua to the heights of Mt Vesuvius and beyond, you will battle brutal slave drivers, grizzled legionnaires and mighty centurions as you free the slaves of Rome. Contrast Sword & Sorcery, on which the name.

A classic Cyclic Trope, as Hollywood has regular periods of fascination with the era, and the trope was named by an early period of such films being popular, being a staple of The Golden Age of Hollywood. Now for the first time, take up the sword of the greatest gladiator ever and do battle with Rome yourself in this thrilling action combat platformer. The subgenre of low-budget Sword And Sandal Italian films of the '50s and '60s is the Peplum. One man who took on the most powerful legions in Ancient Rome. One man who broke free from a brutal gladiator arena. You are Spartacus, the gladiator who defied the corrupt tyrants of Rome!

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