Gladiator: Sword of Vengeance

 PC
Metascore
69

Mixed or average reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
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  1. GameSpot
    71
    If you can look past some of the game's mechanical shortcomings and the PC version's annoying compatibility issues, you'll likely be pleased with what Gladiator: Sword of Vengeance has to offer.
  2. PC Gamer
    62
    There's no knocking the stellar visuals, solid storyline, and unrelenting blood-spilling. But the overall design is weak, and you'll have to slog through a lot of frustration to get to the good stuff. [Apr 2004, p.82]
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  3. PC Gameworld
    60
    Average graphics and sound with repetitive gameplay, and you’re left with a mediocre product. SOV has it's moments, but is otherwise uninspired.
  5. Computer Games Magazine
    50
    While Gladiator has excellent production values, its gameplay is fairly pedestrian compared to some console offerings. However, its style of gameplay is still fairly unique in the PC world, making it oddly compelling in very short bursts. [June 2004, p.80]
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Awards & Rankings

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#97 Most Discussed PC Game of 2003
71
#71 Most Shared PC Game of 2003

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User Score
7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 30 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 30
  3. Negative: 4 out of 30
  1. FrogOnCroak
    Jan 24, 2017
    7
    Fun game, good visuals for its time, good story. Needs a gamepad for best play. .
  2. Kyllindros
    Jan 24, 2017
    9
    Gotta love gladiator combat!Gotta love gladiator combat! .… Full Review »
  3. Ciccio
    Jul 22, 2004
    10
    Best GAME ever. Ancient Rome RULEZ.
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