Gladiators of Rome

 PC
User Score
4.8

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 13 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 13
  3. Negative: 6 out of 13
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  1. TimothyG.
    Apr 7, 2003
    6
    This game has a great selection of weapons, armor, and slaves but sometimes it feels impossible to advance. I don't get the chance to develope further. The hard levels should have been further back.
  2. Stez
    Jun 15, 2003
    5
    I give it a 5 out of 10 because: a) Cat Daddy gets props for creating a game on a cool idea (gladiators in ancient Rome); b) the selection of armor, slaves, and training options is good; c) your gladiator has lots of stats; d) its neat to zoom in and out on the arena during play, and the crowd does interact with your gladiators; e) it was $9.98 where I bought it. But it fails because: a) I give it a 5 out of 10 because: a) Cat Daddy gets props for creating a game on a cool idea (gladiators in ancient Rome); b) the selection of armor, slaves, and training options is good; c) your gladiator has lots of stats; d) its neat to zoom in and out on the arena during play, and the crowd does interact with your gladiators; e) it was $9.98 where I bought it. But it fails because: a) You have to right click and choose each time you want you gladiator to move/fight. For one guy, it's ok. For controlling three guys, it's stupid and impossible, especially when you're fighting five other guys and trying to defend someone else. b) Multiplayer is where this game would have rocked insanely, but sadly it's only single player. c) The graphics work your system hard if you have the average, storebought PC, even if it's brand new. d) Gladiator AI doesn't react when an enemy gladiator is two steps away, reaming him mercilessly. e) The game as a whole seems under-developed, incomplete, or something. Conclusion: It's good for road trips.… Expand

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#73 Most Discussed PC Game of 2002

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Metascore
46

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 7
  3. Negative: 4 out of 7
  1. GameZone
    66
    Gladiators of Rome has ... well ... waiting, and waiting for what seems like an eternity in an action game.
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  2. Gamers' Temple
    35
    The idea is great, the execution poor. We can only hope that this is not the only treatment of the subject we'll see in computer gaming.
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  3. G4 TV
    40
    Controlling one gladiator is simple enough, but as soon as you add a few more, the game becomes almost impossible to manage.
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