# Hero of Sparta > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Hero_of_Sparta > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Hero_of_Sparta.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hero_of_Sparta > Source revision: 1338559205 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) 2008 video game 2008 video game Hero of Sparta Developer Gameloft Barcelona Publisher Gameloft Producer Philip Bouchet Designer Alexandru Adam Artists Arthur Hugot Christophe Latour Composer Eduardo Broseta Platforms Java ME Android Symbian^3 iOS PlayStation Portable (PSP Minis) Nintendo DS (DSiWare) Release NA: December 9, 2008 WW: 2008 Genres Action-adventure Hack-and-slash Mode Single-player ***Hero of Sparta*** is an [action-adventure](/source/Action-adventure_game) [hack-and-slash](/source/Hack-and-slash) [video game](/source/Video_game) developed by Spanish studio [Gameloft Barcelona](/source/Gameloft_Barcelona) and published by [Gameloft](/source/Gameloft); it was released for [Java ME](/source/Java_ME) -based mobile phones, [Android](/source/Android_(operating_system)), [iOS](/source/IOS), [Nintendo DS](/source/Nintendo_DS), and [PlayStation Portable](/source/PlayStation_Portable) in 2008. A high-definition (HD) version was also released for some Android and Symbian devices and iOS. Both versions have been removed from the [Google Play Store](/source/Play_Store); the game is now only available for Android devices via Gameloft's official website.[1] The game follows a storyline set in ancient Greece, wherein the player controls the protagonist throughout multiple landscapes while fighting mythical beasts. It game was moderately well received by critics, and its 2D version was re-released in the late 2010s in two Gameloft Java game compilations: *Gameloft Classics: Action* and *Gameloft Classics: 20 Years*. ## Gameplay The game consists of eight levels (thirteen in the Java version and five in the DS version) in which the player controls a [Spartan](/source/Sparta) king wielding a sword, an unbreakable shield, Andromeda chains, Medusa's shield, Chronos' sword, etc. and fighting various mythical beasts. The player can collect different-colored orbs by defeating enemies, with each color corresponding to a different effect. Green orbs restore health, blue restore magical energy, and red orbs grant experience points that can be used to upgrade the damage and special powers of weapons found throughout the course of the game. In some versions of the game, upgrading weapons to their maximum capacities will cause them to take on an "ultimate" form.[2] The game features real-time events called "focus kills" that occur when certain enemies are nearly defeated. The player will be prompted to input a series of controls (or tap the screen) to perform a finishing blow on the enemy. Successful focus kills award the player with more orbs. In some cases, the player is required to perform focus kills to defeat bosses. ## Plot ### 2D version This article needs a plot summary. Please add one in your own words. (December 2020) ### 3D version The story centers around the Spartan king Argos as he awakens on a beach shortly after his entire fleet of ships has been wiped out by a violent storm. While exploring the island, the spirit of an oracle apparently held in captivity pleads for Argos to rescue her. In exchange, the oracle offers to use her power to return Argos to his homeland. ## Reception Reception Review scores Publication Score IGN iOS: 9/10[3] PSP: 7.5/10[4] DS: 6/10[5] 6.5/10(HD version)[6] Slide to Play 4/4[7] UGO B+[8] PSP Minis 6/10[9] Award Publication Award IGN Editors' Choice Award The game has been directly compared to the [*God of War* franchise](/source/God_of_War_(franchise)).[10][9] ## Sequel The sequel, *[Hero of Sparta II](/source/Hero_of_Sparta_II)*, was released on July 29, 2010 for iOS and the [Bada](/source/Bada_(operating_system)) operating system; it follows Argos embarking on a new adventure after he returns to Sparta. ## References 1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** ["Hero of Sparta for Android, Top Action & Adventure Game on Android | Gameloft"](http://www.gameloft.com/android-games/hero-of-sparta/). [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20160919195350/http://www.gameloft.com/android-games/hero-of-sparta/) from the original on 2016-09-19. Retrieved 2013-10-23. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-maclife_2-0)** Rybicki, Joe (2008-12-15). ["Hero of Sparta"](https://web.archive.org/web/20090125164138/http://www.maclife.com/article/iphone/hero_sparta). *Mac Life*. Archived from [the original](http://www.maclife.com/article/iphone/hero_sparta) on 2009-01-25. Retrieved 2009-01-27. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** ["Hero of Sparta iPhone Review - IGN"](https://www.ign.com/articles/2008/12/10/hero-of-sparta-iphone-review). 10 December 2008. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20170910041630/http://www.ign.com/articles/2008/12/10/hero-of-sparta-iphone-review) from the original on 10 September 2017. Retrieved 29 May 2020 – via www.ign.com. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** ["Hero of Sparta Review - IGN"](https://www.ign.com/articles/2009/10/01/hero-of-sparta-review-2). October 2009. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20170910041603/http://www.ign.com/articles/2009/10/01/hero-of-sparta-review-2) from the original on 2017-09-10. Retrieved 2020-05-29 – via www.ign.com. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** ["Hero of Sparta Review - IGN"](https://www.ign.com/articles/2010/06/22/hero-of-sparta-review). 22 June 2010. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20170910041514/http://www.ign.com/articles/2010/06/22/hero-of-sparta-review) from the original on 10 September 2017. Retrieved 29 May 2020 – via www.ign.com. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** ["Hero of Sparta HD iPad Review - IGN"](https://www.ign.com/articles/2010/05/19/hero-of-sparta-hd-ipad-review). 19 May 2010. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20170910041545/http://www.ign.com/articles/2010/05/19/hero-of-sparta-hd-ipad-review) from the original on 10 September 2017. Retrieved 29 May 2020 – via www.ign.com. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** Ma, Kevin (2008-12-09). ["Hero of Sparta Review"](http://www.slidetoplay.com/story/hero-of-sparta-review). Slide To Play. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20120220002827/http://www.slidetoplay.com/story/hero-of-sparta-review) from the original on 2012-02-20. Retrieved 2009-04-04. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-8)** Frushtick, Russ (2008-12-30). ["Hero of Sparta Review (iPhone)"](https://web.archive.org/web/20090828020518/http://gamesblog.ugo.com/games/hero-of-sparta-review-iphone). UGO. Archived from [the original](http://gamesblog.ugo.com/games/hero-of-sparta-review-iphone) on 2009-08-28. Retrieved 2009-04-04. 1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-God_of_War_Ripoff_9-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-God_of_War_Ripoff_9-1) Chris (October 2009). ["Hero of Sparta Review"](https://web.archive.org/web/20171231140252/http://www.pspminis.com/255/hero-of-sparta-review/). PSPMinis. Archived from the original on 2017-12-31. Retrieved 2009-11-03. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-God_of_War_Clone_10-0)** Cadwallader, Ben (2008-12-24). ["Hero of Sparta Review: The iPhone's God of War!"](https://web.archive.org/web/20150924070734/http://oxcgn.com/2008/12/24/hero-of-sparta-review-the-iphones-god-of-war/). oxcgn. Archived from [the original](http://oxcgn.com/2008/12/24/hero-of-sparta-review-the-iphones-god-of-war) on 2015-09-24. Retrieved 2009-11-03. ## External links - [Official website](https://web.archive.org/web/20121102093949/http://www.gameloft.com/iphone-games/hero-of-sparta/) v t e Gameloft List of games Franchises Asphalt Dungeon Hunter Gangstar Hero of Sparta Modern Combat NFL N.O.V.A. 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