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| name = ''Swords & Soldiers''
| image = [[File:SwordsSoldiers.jpg|250px]]
 
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| image = [[File:Swords & Soldiers cover art.png|200px]]
| developer = [[Ronimo Games]] (Wii Ware) <br> [[CIRCLE Entertainment]] (3DS) <br> [[Two Tribes]] (Wii U)
 
| publisher = [[Ronimo Games]] (Wii Ware) <br> [[CIRCLE Entertainment]] (3DS) <br> [[Two Tribes]] (Wii U)
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| developer = [[Ronimo Games]] (Wii Ware)<br>[[CIRCLE Entertainment]] (''3DS'')<br> [[Two Tribes]] (Wii U/Switch)
 
| publisher = [[Ronimo Games]] (Wii Ware)<br>[[CIRCLE Entertainment]] (''3DS'')<br>[[Two Tribes]] (Wii U/Switch)<br>[[Nintendo]] (JP - Wii U)
| genre = Real Time Strategy
 
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| genre = Real-time strategy, Arcade, Action
 
| system1 = Wii Ware
 
| system1 = Wii Ware
 
| system1NA = June 8, [[2009]]
 
| system1NA = June 8, [[2009]]
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| system3NA = May 22, [[2014]]
 
| system3NA = May 22, [[2014]]
 
| system3EU = May 22, [[2014]]
 
| system3EU = May 22, [[2014]]
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| ESRB = T
 
| ESRB = T
 
| PEGI = 12
 
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| Fix = a|system3JP = November 13, [[2015]]|system4 = Nintendo Switch|system4NA = January 25, [[2019]]|system4EU = January 25, [[2019]]|system4AU = January 25, [[2019]]}}
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'''''Swords & Soldiers''''' is a [[WiiWare]] video game that is a blend of both the RTS (real time strategy) genre and the platforming genre. It is developed by [[Ronimo Games]], which consists of the team behind the PC version of ''[[de Blob]]''. It is later ported to the 3DS and Wii U
 
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'''''Swords & Soldiers''''' is a [[WiiWare]] game that an interesting take on the Real Time Strategy genre in a 2D space. It is developed by [[Ronimo Games]], which consists of the team behind the PC version of ''[[de Blob]]''. It was later ported to the ''[[Nintendo 3DS|3DS]]'' and [[Wii U]].
   
 
It has been released in the PAL regions on May 15, 2009 and in North America on June 8, 2009.
 
It has been released in the PAL regions on May 15, 2009 and in North America on June 8, 2009.
   
 
==Gameplay==
 
==Gameplay==
 
 
In the game, the player and the opponent each have a base on the opposite ends of a 2D level. The objective of the game is to destroy the opposing forces base by using a combination of physical and spell based attacks. While doing this, you'll also have to gather compensation which consists of gold and mana, to purchase new units and magic abilities respectively. During the duration of each mission, you'll be required to purchase the ability to use units and magic as well. For example, if you want to use the spell lightning, you'll have to purchase the ability. After this, it will take a short time before the ability is activated, after which you will be able to use it.
 
In the game, the player and the opponent each have a base on the opposite ends of a 2D level. The objective of the game is to destroy the opposing forces base by using a combination of physical and spell based attacks. While doing this, you'll also have to gather compensation which consists of gold and mana, to purchase new units and magic abilities respectively. During the duration of each mission, you'll be required to purchase the ability to use units and magic as well. For example, if you want to use the spell lightning, you'll have to purchase the ability. After this, it will take a short time before the ability is activated, after which you will be able to use it.
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===Skirmish===
 
===Skirmish===
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{{Expansion}}
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===Minigames===
 
===Minigames===
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{{Expansion}}
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==Campaign==
 
==Campaign==
This is the main mode of the game where you play as one of the 3 races through 10 missions.
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This is the main mode of the game where you play as one of the 3 races through 10 missions.
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===Vikings===
 
===Vikings===
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===Aztec===
 
===Aztec===
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===Chinese===
 
===Chinese===
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{{Expansion}}
==Development==
 
   
 
==Development==
 
''Swords & Soldiers'' is the first title made by the developers under the Ronimo Games name. The art style for the game has been inspired by the ending of the cartoon ''Super Moine'' (which can be seen [http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xj3b_supermoine_creation here]. Note: For mature audiences only).
 
''Swords & Soldiers'' is the first title made by the developers under the Ronimo Games name. The art style for the game has been inspired by the ending of the cartoon ''Super Moine'' (which can be seen [http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xj3b_supermoine_creation here]. Note: For mature audiences only).
   
 
Ronimo later ported the game to PC and PS3 and released with DLC. Ronimo is currently working on a sequel for the Wii U.
 
Ronimo later ported the game to PC and PS3 and released with DLC. Ronimo is currently working on a sequel for the Wii U.
   
The 3DS version was developed from the ground up by [[CIRCLE Entertainment]]. As such, it supports 3D but it has framerate issues. There is supposed to be a patch coming for the game that fixes many of the issues but it is currently unknown when it will release.
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The ''3DS'' version was developed from the ground up by [[CIRCLE Entertainment]]. As such, it supports 3D but it has framerate issues. There is supposed to be a patch coming for the game that fixes many of the issues, but it is currently unknown when it will release.
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The Wii U version is actually based on the iOS version made by [[Two Tribes]]. It was teased as a part of the Two Tribes classics line before being revealed in April. It has off-screen co-op play. The game can support the DLC but only if there is demand.
   
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== Gallery ==
The Wii U version is actually based on the iOS version made by [[Two Tribes]]. It was teased as a part of the Two Tribes classics line before being revealed in April. It has off-screen co-op play. The game can support the DLC but only if there is demand.
 
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<gallery>
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Swords & Soldiers Viking tower.PNG
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Swords & Soldiers Viking catapult.PNG
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Swords & Soldiers Viking frosthammer.PNG
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Swords & Soldiers Viking axe thrower.PNG
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Swords & Soldiers Viking berserker.PNG
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Swords & Soldiers Viking worker.PNG
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Swords & Soldiers Aztec statue.PNG
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Swords & Soldiers Aztec skeleton.PNG
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Swords & Soldiers Aztec sun giant.PNG
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Swords & Soldiers Aztec necromancer.PNG
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Swords & Soldiers Aztec dartblower.PNG
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Swords & Soldiers Aztec jaguar warrior.PNG
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Swords & Soldiers Aztec worker.PNG
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Swords & Soldiers Chinese Buddha.PNG
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Swords & Soldiers Chinese Terra cota warrior.PNG
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Swords & Soldiers Chinese zen master.PNG
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Swords & Soldiers Chinese ninja monkey.PNG
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Swords & Soldiers Chinese rocketeer.PNG
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Swords & Soldiers Chinese swordmen.PNG
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Swords & Soldiers Chinese worker.PNG
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Swords & Soldiers gold mine.PNG
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</gallery>
   
 
==Reception==
 
==Reception==
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[[Category:WiiWare games]]
 
[[Category:WiiWare games]]
 
[[Category:Nintendo 3DS games]]
 
[[Category:Nintendo 3DS games]]
 
[[Category:2009 video games]]
 
[[Category:2009 video games]]
[[Category:Strategy games]]
 
 
[[Category:Real-time strategy games]]
 
[[Category:Real-time strategy games]]
 
[[Category:Two Tribes games]]
 
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[[Category:Wii U games]]
 
[[Category:Wii U games]]
 
[[Category:Articles marked for cleanup]]
 
[[Category:Articles marked for cleanup]]
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[[Category:Wii U eShop games]]
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[[Category:Nintendo 3DS eShop games]]
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[[Category:Games published by Nintendo]]
 
[[Category:Action games]]
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[[Category:2019 video games]]
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[[Category:Nintendo Switch games]]

Revision as of 04:29, 18 January 2020


Swords & Soldiers is a WiiWare game that an interesting take on the Real Time Strategy genre in a 2D space. It is developed by Ronimo Games, which consists of the team behind the PC version of de Blob. It was later ported to the 3DS and Wii U.

It has been released in the PAL regions on May 15, 2009 and in North America on June 8, 2009.

Gameplay

In the game, the player and the opponent each have a base on the opposite ends of a 2D level. The objective of the game is to destroy the opposing forces base by using a combination of physical and spell based attacks. While doing this, you'll also have to gather compensation which consists of gold and mana, to purchase new units and magic abilities respectively. During the duration of each mission, you'll be required to purchase the ability to use units and magic as well. For example, if you want to use the spell lightning, you'll have to purchase the ability. After this, it will take a short time before the ability is activated, after which you will be able to use it.

Skirmish

Minigames

Campaign

This is the main mode of the game where you play as one of the 3 races through 10 missions.

Vikings

Aztec

Chinese

Development

Swords & Soldiers is the first title made by the developers under the Ronimo Games name. The art style for the game has been inspired by the ending of the cartoon Super Moine (which can be seen here. Note: For mature audiences only).

Ronimo later ported the game to PC and PS3 and released with DLC. Ronimo is currently working on a sequel for the Wii U.

The 3DS version was developed from the ground up by CIRCLE Entertainment. As such, it supports 3D but it has framerate issues. There is supposed to be a patch coming for the game that fixes many of the issues, but it is currently unknown when it will release.

The Wii U version is actually based on the iOS version made by Two Tribes. It was teased as a part of the Two Tribes classics line before being revealed in April. It has off-screen co-op play. The game can support the DLC but only if there is demand.

Gallery

Reception