- Publisher: Tri Synergy
- Release Date: Mar 3, 2003
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The Gladiators isn't a bad game. Indeed, it's quite challenging and entertaining in many regards. However, just that like the B-movies that were its inspirations, that's all it is.
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An action-focused, arcade-like strategy game that can provide some frantic gaming fun. However, a lack of depth makes it wear thin after a bit and hurts its long-term appeal.
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Nothing if not original.
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Technical problems and frustrating difficulty levels mar an otherwise solid game.
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Computer Games MagazineThe Gladiators means well, but in the end, it exists only as chewing gum for the eyes and should be factored into any gaming budget or scheduled accordingly. [May 2003, p.80]
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Once the initial thrill of playing such a violent and visceral strategy game has worn off, you're left with an RTS without most of the things that make RTS games entertaining, like planning, economic balancing, and developing your base.
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Computer Gaming WorldAny excitement that might have been generated by the explosions and mayhem cannot hope to compete with the boredom of constant reloads, or the aggravation of hearing the same "witty" banter for the fifth time. [June 2003, p.86]
User score distribution:
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Positive: 1 out of 5
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Mixed: 4 out of 5
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Negative: 0 out of 5
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Jok`RdeMoFeb 27, 2003