Hero of Sparta
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Hero of Sparta (2008 on iPhone, 2009 on PSP, PlayStation 3...)
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Hero of Sparta is an 2D action game for mobile phone set in a fictional ancient Greece. King Argos of Sparta is leading a campaign against an evil cult that has corrupted Greece by destroying their temples. Now on the threshold of victory he stands before the last idol of the cult, determined to destroy it for once and for all. Before he is able to destroy it a great evil takes possession of the idol and speaks to him. He is told that from this day forth his fate belong to the great evil. After quickly destroying the idol Argos escapes the collapsing temple and sails off with his fleet. On the way home is knocked over board and is washed ashore on an unknown island.
In the game the player controls Argos and has to beat-up various animals, skeletons and mythological creatures. The game switches between a births eye and side view perspective. Side view sections usually involve platforming. Various locations are visited including Atlantis, the underworld and Olympus. During the game several bosses have to be fought including a Cyclops and Cerberus.
iPhone, Android and several other platforms received a different 3D game.
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Average score: 83% (based on 3 ratings)
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Average score: 4.1 out of 5 (based on 2 ratings with 1 reviews)
Nothing short of epic 2D mobile action
The Good
The game offers a great Ancient Greek beat-up and platforming experience (though the story is a distorted abomination of the real Greek legends).
In the game the player assumes the role of King Argos of Sparta who leads his armies against an evil cult. After being shipwrecked alone on a strange island Argos has to finish the job on his own by brutally massacring all that cross his path.
The game lets the player visit a wide variety of scenery and locations ranging from Atlantis or the underworld to scaling a mechanical giant. As the player makes progress more powerful weapons are unlocked including a bow, chain blades and a gigantic sword as well as health and energy upgrades. Another point I liked about the game are the really nice 2D graphics and the wide variety of enemies. These include various animals, skeletons and mythological creatures. There are also several great boss fights.
The Bad
Sometimes the the player's combos are broken off by quick time events for no apparent reason. These distract a little from the otherwise great game play. The final boss fight was a little disappointing.
The Bottom Line
If you like playing beat-up games and don't mind a little platforming every now and then this is a great game. Possibly the greatest 2D mobile game of its kind. It gave me a similar feel as when I played some of my other favorites like Golden Axe and God of War.
J2ME · by Flapco (46040) · 2021
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Game added March 27, 2021. Last modified February 22, 2023.