Gladiator: Sword of Vengeance Xbox
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65 out of 100

Mixed or average reviews - based on 25 Critics What's this?

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7.1 out of 10

Mixed or average reviews- based on 7 Ratings

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  • Summary: In the year 106, the Roman Empire is in terrible decline due to badly fought wars, famine, and plague. As herald to this age of degradation, the despotic Emperor Arruntius has destroyed large portions of the city of Rome to create the battleground for the bloodiest gladiator event ever staged. You are but an enslaved combatant in this bloodsport; but with gory kills, fantastic stunts, and finishing moves, you can become a hero to the crowd. From the streets of Rome to the paradise of Elysium, become the champion of all gladiators and win your freedom.… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 25
  3. Negative: 3 out of 25
  1. Kombo
    85
    A great game hampered by a few shortcomings.
  2. Gamezilla!
    74
    While the story and setting are interesting, the actual game isn't that compelling, nor is it well done.
  3. TeamXbox
    72
    Definitely has an intriguing storyline, but the repetitive gameplay and static camera hurts what could have been a much better effort.
  4. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    48
    The game is stupidly, punishingly difficult. And its save "system," pardon my Latin, blows syphilitic goats. [Jan 2004, p.108]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 5
  3. Negative: 1 out of 5
  1. BenD.
    9
    I really enjoyed this game. The game has captured the fun of the movie Gladiator. Truly a Hack-n-Slash Action fest. I was looking for an Action game with a lite RPG and I got that and more. … Expand
  2. PhilH.
    9
    Really good fun. Something you can dip into without having to spend hours trying to find your way round gloomy rooms. You can get rid of your pent up agression. Loved it.… Expand
  3. JakeT.
    9
    Pretty cool hack n slash, very old school in that it's bitesize. No memorizing giant maps and coming up with strategies more complex than 'charge!' Graphics are jaw dropping in places, music is very atmospheric. Fighting feels surprisingly fluid, and the animations all round are very entertaining. Got to love all the blood too, especially since it and the bodies don't fade away.… Expand
  4. BlueFalcon
    4
    This game seriously nails the whole Gladiator (the movie) atmosphere. They even steal a scene or 2 directly from the movie. It's well done. The gameplay on the other hand is terrible. It's button mashing in it's simplest form. You walk up to a guy and press a button over and over, this will lead to victory. Almost all the buttons on the xbox controller are functionless.… Expand

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