# Swords and Sandals 2 Redux — user reviews > 538 indexed App Store user reviews of Swords and Sandals 2 Redux by eGames.com LLC, rated 3.00/5 from 428 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swords-and-sandals-2-redux/id1185204981/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swords-and-sandals-2-redux/id1185204981.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 135 · 4★ 54 · 3★ 50 · 2★ 48 · 1★ 141 ## What do users think of Swords and Sandals 2 Redux? Overall sentiment: neutral **Pros** - 🚀 Nostalgic gameplay - 👍 Brings back childhood memories - 🚀 Smooth performance - 👍 Good value for money **Cons** - 🐛 Frequent black screen issues when exiting shops - 🐛 Game crashes when trying to access shops - 🐛 Progression bugs (unable to level up past certain points) - 🔋 Excessive ads even after paying for premium version **Commonly reported bugs** - Black screen when exiting shops - Game crashes when accessing shops - Inability to progress past certain levels - Ads still present after purchasing premium version **Most requested features** - Improved shop experience without black screen issues - Better balance and difficulty scaling - Restore original features from previous games - Multiplayer mode ## Newest reviews (16 of 538) ### 4/5 — Childhood game *2026-08-23, version 2.5.0* Games is almost like how I used to play. Still wonder tho, I have 149% chance hit rate but a medium hit is barely 50 chance, hard is less than 40 and light is not even guarantee. Oh also don’t forgot about the enemy spamming magic spell that does 800 dmg every 1-2 turn … ### 3/5 — Dice Rolling *2026-07-29, version 2.5.0* After death, it is really easy to roll the dice more than 10. Dice is weirdly slow. All you have to do is tap on it when you see a bigger number. So, it kills the soul of swords and sandals. Because death was absolute and a resurrection was not possible. ### 2/5 — Waste of time in free mode *2026-01-21, version 2.5.0* Only trial, after arena boss 3 the game stops and your character gets deleted. Must buy full version despite constant ads. ### 3/5 — Wonderful But Still Buggy *2026-01-05, version 2.5.0* I’ve always loved the swords and sandals franchise the 1st and 2nd being very nostalgic. I bought the ultratus edition so I could have access to everything and especially getting the classic shop keepers back. The problem is when I put on the classic shop keepers when I exit a shop I’m stuck in a black screen forever. Looking at the reviews I see some of these bugs have been here for like a decade, I’m not expecting the game to get fixed off this complaint but I sure do wish it worked. 😞the game is still great with the redux graphics but it just doesn’t feel the same ### 2/5 — Game freezes *2026-01-01, version 2.5.0* Game freezes with a black screen when you go to any shops ### 3/5 — ค้าง *2025-12-26, version 2.5.0* ไม่รู้คนอื่นมีปัญหาเหมือนกันไหม เวลาไปร้านซื้อของ แล้วตอนกดออกจะมืดไปเลย แล้วค้าง ต้องกดออกจากเกมแล้วเข้าใหม่ 🥹 ### 2/5 — Constant crashes *2025-12-12, version 2.5.0* Why does it not allow me to enter any of the shops without it having to be a constant black screen or crash. Really half to have a half working game ### 4/5 — Buggy *2025-10-06, version 2.5.0* Great game but I just bought the Maximus upgrade and in the old flash version I buy an outfit and then leave the shop and my screen is black ### 3/5 — Black screen bug *2025-10-02, version 2.5.0* Seems like the armory is still not fixed and that’s the only thing being complained about by everyone ### 2/5 — Please fix still broken *2025-09-29, version 2.5.0* Still has the issue of black screening after leaving any shops even bought the premium version not sure if it happens on the free version is there any way to fix this glitch ### 3/5 — Güzel ama reklam var *2025-09-27, version 2.5.0* Reklam var ve turnuvayı kazan dığım da dirmi yor Çözüm bulun ### 1/5 — game lỗi vl *2025-09-20, version 2.5.0* game lỗi vl ### 1/5 — To the Devs *2025-09-16, version 2.5.0* I’ve played this game on my home computer since I was a kid. I’ve played this game on and off for years. I redownloaded this game after a few years, got back into it, and bought the Maximus edition (I was hyped). I started a new game under the old flash version and played the first match. When it got to the village screen and I went to the shops, the screen goes black and there’s nothing I can do. Same with the new version, black screen. Please fix this! I’m begging you! ### 1/5 — Complete garbage compared to the original computer game *2025-09-07, version 2.5.0* They changed the stats and added a new “special skills” system, both are a gross violation of the original style of the game. Don’t waste your money on this. ### 1/5 — Bugs over Bugs *2025-08-30, version 2.5.0* Paid for this 5€ just to get an unplayable game. ### 1/5 — rezalet *2025-08-29, version 2.5.0* 3. bosstan sonra kilitlendi oyun ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Crash *2026-06-10* Jogo crasha depois de matar o 3 chefe ### 1/5 — Swords and Sandler *2026-04-22, version 2.5.0* I really hope they fix this bug. I just spent $10 on this game for the maximus gear and all that and every time I go into Black Smith or Armory and I leave it sent me to a black screen. They really need to fix this cause I’m bout to get my money back and delete the game and tell all my buddies to delete the game. I really hope y’all fix this. ### 1/5 — Ez csak Demo!! *2026-02-12, version 2.5.0* 10 lvl utan vedd meg de azert elvesz toled 1-2 orat.. a kurva anyagokat hogy nem irjatok oda demo ### 1/5 — The game doesn’t work *2026-01-28, version 2.5.0* The game has a bug where you go into weapons store and leave the game gets black screen. Unplayable refund pls ### 1/5 — Dommage *2026-01-16* Dommage que la suite est payante ### 1/5 — Increible *2026-01-13, version 2.5.0* Que desde el torneo 4 se tenga que pagar para jugar mas wtf ### 1/5 — Black screen *2026-01-06, version 2.5.0* When i bought ultratus edition always black screen when i quit armory or weapons ### 1/5 — Get swords and sandals 5 *2025-11-06, version 2.5.0* dont buy the maximus version you will end up with a black screen after trying to do something like battling or going to the shop, and i had to refund my 5$. if you want to play through the whole game i recomment paying for the swords and sandals 5 maximus version bcs you will be able to play through the whole game and its cheaper ### 1/5 — Unplayable *2025-11-06, version 2.5.0* Love the game, long time fan of the flash versions on most flash game sites. My main issue is every time I leave the armory, the weapons dealer, or the potions place the screen blacks out and I can’t do anything. Is there a fix ? Edit: I left this reviews years ago and its still a problem. I guess they just dont care. ### 1/5 — Porażka *2025-10-03, version 2.5.0* Podczas próby wykupienia maximusa nie wystarczy płatność Apple Pay ponieważ aplikacja wymaga wpisania danych z karty kredytowej 😵‍💫 ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Perfect nostalgia *2026-07-18, version 2.5.0* Grew up constantly chasing a flash website to play the original on. What a delight it was to replay, and beat the game I was never able to as a young child. Yes, the black screen glitch exists for the paid Classic addition and yeah, that is not cool. Would love to replay the old Classic. Even still, 5 stars for being a joy to play. ### 5/5 — I know it’s a good game but *2025-11-28, version 2.5.0* Sure all Swords and Sandals games are good and I’m sure this one is too but I just can’t find out. I went to the blacksmith and grabbed the Maximus armor and when I left the shop I got stuck in a black screen and couldn’t play the game. This also happened when I visited the magic shop. I don’t truly know what’s going on for me but I hope that it doesn’t happen for anyone else and that they can enjoy this old classic beauty of a game. ### 5/5 — Best nostalgic game *2025-11-12* One of the best nostalgic game which I used to play in online back in the 2010s. Now good to play in mobile too. Everyone should try this atleast once! ### 5/5 — Level 60 bug *2025-09-14, version 2.5.0* Hello I can’t level up my gladiator after level 60 for some reason so I’m stuck at a tournament currently:( ### 5/5 — Brought back good memories *2025-02-14, version 2.5.0* I never had the full game. I always played the little demo on the browser. I bought the full game on here, and got all the way to Antares and beat him first try. But my god he was strong. Legendary armor saved the day. Thank you for creating this ### 5/5 — Çocukluğuma döndüm *2025-02-05, version 2.5.0* Harika bi oyun yaa kendimi 2012 lerde hissettim ### 5/5 — Works and brought back memories *2024-12-25, version 2.5.0* Contrary to many reviews the app works flawlessly (so far). I have purchased the ultimate tier for about $6. I really appreciate the game since it brought many pleasant memories. After a while the game gets slightly repetitive but the overall fun was worth it the money. First game I ever bought so I can only recommend it. Thanks devs! Nice touch: you can earn potions by watching an ad during arena fights Phone: iPhone 13 Pro ### 5/5 — Bugs fixed *2024-12-07, version 2.5.0* A lot of bugs and glitches have been resolved. I just played a few hour straight and had no issues. Thank you team for the hard work and letting me live a childhood dream of playing the full game. ### 5/5 — Czy ta gra została naprawiona ? *2024-11-13, version 2.5.0* Czytam opinie ponieważ chciałem kupić wersję za 20zl i nie wiem czy kupywać czy te pieniądze nie pójdą w błoto ### 5/5 — Thanks to the creator *2024-09-19, version 2.5.0* Played this on the computer when I was young brings back great memories, after all these years I was finally able to beat the game and it was still as fun as I remembered it! Always been a cool game --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-05.*