Basically a mix between Swords and Sandals 4 and Swords and Sandals 2. You use gems (sort of like special money) and coins. You get to choose from 5 different classes and 8 different races. You get different sets of boxes instead of like swords and sandals 2 & 3 where you go to different shops. Shops is one option and that option has 6 different shops. In Swords and Sandals 5 Redux,it is the sequel to Swords and Sandals 2 Redux. Champions shrink to sizes of gladiators from this redux's prequel.