# Swords and Sandals Crusader

> Strategic fantasy wargame with tactical turn-based combat and army conquest. (iPhone/iPad app by eGames.com LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swords-and-sandals-crusader/id1550540721 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [eGames.com LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/999219280)
- Category: Games, Role Playing, Strategy
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 2.90/5 from 47 App Store ratings · 41 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 10.0 · 194 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2021-01-29
- Data updated: 2026-08-19
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swords-and-sandals-crusader/id1550540721/reviews.md

## What is Swords and Sandals Crusader?

Brandor is at war! Gladiator,step out of the arena and defend the realm from Emperor Antares!

Swords and Sandals Crusader Redux is a strategic wargame about raising armies, fighting battles and conquering lands in a fantasy world.

For the first time since 2007, the beloved Swords and Sandals Crusader returns to your screen, reforged and remastered from the ground up. Relive the classic strategic wargame with all new additions such as tournaments, mini-adventures and survival mode! Everything you loved about the original Crusader, only bigger, brighter and better than ever. New missions, new features, same classic Crusader action!

** PLEASE NOTE. THIS FREE VERSION OF THE GAME ENDS AFTER CHAPTER ONE OF THE CAMPAIGN. YOU CAN PURCHASE EITHER MAXIMUS OR ULTRATUS MODES TO CONTINUE YOUR ADVENTURE! **

Full Game Features

* An addictive strategy wargame for the time-poor, for those who yearn for the days when games were simpler and more charming.
* Fast paced and easy to pick up tactical game play. No complex rules to master, no steep learning curve to frustrate and overwhelm you.
* Take part in an epic campaign spanning 9 chapters and 49 missions, told from the perspective of each of the eight crusaders.
* Turn based tactical combat in classic 2D fashion. Fire arrows, cast powerful spells, taunt your enemies or send out the cavalry!
* Summon wizards and powerful colossi to aid your army, creatures of legend such as The Grail Knight and the titan Spheracles
* Choose from Brandor's greatest heroes including King Lionel and Sir Belgrave or nefarious villains like HeChaos and Arglaxx.
* Joust in tournaments, duel against other heroes, go cliff diving, go on grand mini adventures, defend your castle in epic sieges.
This version of the game stops after you complete CHAPTER ONE. You can unlock MAXIMUS mode to unlock the full campaign!

* Campaign Mode : An epic tale following the eight factions vying for control of Brandor.
* Maximus Mode also turns off all in game ads!

Purchase the ULTRATUS MODE unlock and also get access to:

* Conquer the Realm Mode [ULTRATUS ONLY]: Crusade your way! Customize every aspect of your game, from permadeath to wandering monsters to special events.
* Survival Mode [ULTRATUS ONLY]: : Your army and face wave after wave of ever more difficult enemy forces. Level up your powers in between rounds.
* Quick Battle Mode  [ULTRATUS ONLY]: : Dive straight into battle without the overland map experience. Choose your leaders, your battlefield and go!

Since 2005, the Swords and Sandals series has been delighting fans both young and old. With over 12 games comprising of both the original and Redux series, now is the time to dive in and live the gladiator life!

The Battle For Brandor has begun, which side will you choose?

## Key features

- Strategic wargame with army raising
- Turn-based tactical combat
- Epic 9-chapter campaign
- Tournaments and mini-adventures
- Survival and Quick Battle modes
- Conquer the Realm customization

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Maximus Mode | $2.99 | one-time |
| Ultratus Mode | $3.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 41)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swords-and-sandals-crusader/id1550540721/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Great game but..

*2025-12-07, version 1.0.7*

Such a childhood throwback with this one and being able to have the privilege to touch this game on a pc back in the late 2000’s, so having a chance to play it on mobile it itch that nostalgia. The only let down with this version is the Amount of black screens and freeze’s when transitions from a battle back to the map etc.

### 3/5 — Good but can be better.

*2025-06-13, version 1.0.7*

Its buggy, its high rng based, peak swords and sandals experience, only 3 stars because the got rid of originall soundtrack. When i will hear ,,swords&sandals crusadeeeeer,, i will change to 5 ;). Highly recommended for fans of the series!

### 5/5 — a custom campaign mode would be beautiful

*2025-06-01, version 1.0.7*

this game is peak. so sad that this stopped getting updated but whatever.

i’ve been doing the conquer the realm mode over and over again, and maybe a custom campaign would be cool, yeah? you’d have sandbox-like capabilities setting up the territories of each faction and their starting armies. once you’re done, just hit a button and you’re in your custom campaign.

it is ambitious, so i’d understand why it might seem impossible.

kookoo

### 3/5 — Bugs

*2025-01-08*

Jogo cheio de bugs

### 4/5 — Best game on mobile

*2024-08-28*

Swords and sandals crusaders is the best mobile game by far.  It combines strategy, luck, Skill, arcade sequences.  It is the most like Defender of the Crown Of any game And indeed, it is based off of it.  Oh that I wish you would return to the game and develop it further with more storyline.   I wish that when you conquered an enemy king you would inherit their lands.   Also, I wish that you could buy castles for each territory for your garrison army.   When you leave a Garrison army behind in a territory without a castle they get slaughtered.   so much so that is not even worth leaving any Army in territories because they always get killed.   The reason I love swords and sandals crusader. Is it very much like the game RISK but with everything that risk doesn’t have.  I have played a ton of mobile games and this one is the best.  It does crash fairly often. Especially on a long conquest battle with eight players.   Even with the game crashes, it’s still my favorite game now.  I would have given it five stars, but it does crash a bit during gameplay otherwise I would’ve given it five stars.

### 1/5 — buggy mess

*2024-08-27*

If the bugs are fixed i will change my rating to 5 stars. I paid for the maximus full version and the game is unplayable buggy mess

### 2/5 — disappointed

*2024-04-01*

i really really like this game but it’s so buggy and has to many was to crash but other than that i love the concept if it would just be fixed i would rate 5 stars

### 3/5 — ehh but good

*2024-03-20*

okay love the game but in the sense of it freezing there are a few times where it will freeze, failing a retreat check from what i noticed will always freeze my game and i’m on the full version on campaign, other than that really good game

### 1/5 — Broken

*2023-12-26*

Bought the Ultratus version almost immediately cause I loved the game as a kid. The game itself is still excellent, but some bugs are game-breaking. Any time I finish a battle I have a small chance for the map to just disappear. And since you can’t save mid-game, that’s it. I haven’t even been able to get past the 6th mission of the 1st chapter yet because of this. :(

### 5/5 — Spoko

*2023-07-01, version 1.0.7*

Fantastyczna gra ( mogłaby być lepsza )

## Frequently asked questions about Swords and Sandals Crusader

### What is Swords and Sandals Crusader?

Swords and Sandals Crusader is a strategic wargame set in a fantasy world. Players raise armies, engage in tactical turn-based combat, and conquer lands. It offers an epic campaign, tournaments, mini-adventures, and various unlockable modes.

### What are the key features of the game?

Key features include an addictive strategy wargame experience, fast-paced tactical gameplay, a 9-chapter campaign, turn-based combat with spells and units, and modes like tournaments, survival, and quick battle. You can also customize your game in Conquer the Realm mode.

### How much does the game cost?

The game is free to download and play, but the free version ends after Chapter One of the campaign. You can purchase Maximus Mode to unlock the full campaign and remove ads, or Ultratus Mode for additional features like Conquer the Realm and Survival modes.

### What platforms is Swords and Sandals Crusader available on?

The provided description does not specify the platforms the game is available on. It is presented as a mobile application.

### What are the different game modes available?

The game features a Campaign Mode, and unlockable modes include Maximus Mode (full campaign, no ads), Ultratus Mode (unlocks Conquer the Realm, Survival, and Quick Battle modes). Quick Battle Mode allows for immediate combat without the overland map.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.0.7 — 2021-02-03

* Better compatibility for iPhone devices with a notch
* 64 bit compatibility
* Fixed some issues with graphical glitches on widescreen devices 
* Fixed a bug where the game would sometimes freeze after a tournament completed

### 1.0.6 — 2021-02-01

* Better compatibility for iPhone devices with a notch
* 64 bit compatibility
* Fixed some issues with graphical glitches on widescreen devices

### 1.0 — 2021-01-29

No release notes.

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