Gladiator: Sword of Vengeance

 PC
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
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  1. EdmanH.
    Jan 31, 2004
    5
    It would be great fun if this game would work without an gamepad! The game doesn't work without an controller, so if you wanna buy it then make sure you have one!
  2. FrogOnCroak
    Jan 24, 2017
    7
    Fun game, good visuals for its time, good story. Needs a gamepad for best play. .

Awards & Rankings

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

Critic Reviews

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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
  1. 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]
  2. 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.
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  3. Worth Playing
    79
    One of the slight problems I had with this game was the difficulty. At many points in this game the difficulty got to be very testing. At times it seems like you are being swarmed by enemies, and some parts may take a lot of practice to get through.
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