- Publisher: Sega
- Release Date: Oct 25, 2005
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An accomplished and well-crafted battle-axe wielding warrior of a game. Just don't expect anything classic, historically speaking.
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We weren’t particularly bothered that we had to wait while our health/power gauge increased slowly, but what we didn’t like was the fact that Spartan couldn’t protect himself at all when praying at the statues.
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For the most part, Spartan: Total Warrior is a pretty good action effort. Unfortunately, the high production values and engaging gameplay of the Total War games are nowhere to be found here.
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PSM MagazineThe problem with the game, though, is being the only soldier in an army of thousands who's able to do the most basic things - open doors, light fuses, fire arrows. It gets old extremely fast. [Nov 2005, p.76]
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Edge MagazineIt only betrays itself completely once – in a dismally conventional boss battle around halfway through – though at times Spartan threatens to become routine, it never does, thanks to its strong character, handsome looks and sheer, irrepressible verve. [Nov 2005, p.96]
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Though it can be an intense experience, Spartan does have a tendency to become quite repetitive at times. Having said that there is a solid combat system and enough variety that will please action fans.
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games(TM)If "God Of War" never happened, Spartan: Total Warrior would have been a great example of a simple, gratuitous action game. As it is, it’s merely a good one. [Nov 2005, p.124]
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If you are looking for an epic battle game that takes place in the ancient world, go get yourself a copy of "Rome Total War," if you want an awesome battle game where you are one soldier against many foes then go get yourself a copy of "God of War."
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It’s got some fun gameplay elements and a cool setting, but it fails as a superb action game that a lot of people were definitely expecting it to be.
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But when the balance shifts from "I'm going to keep trying because I know I can get better" to "I'm going to keep trying to justify the $50 I just spent," then there's a problem.
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While the production values are pretty good, the gameplay is pretty shallow. If you’re into action games, this is worth playing once.
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After such an uneven effort, there can be no other assessment made: the game gods must be displeased.
Awards & Rankings
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#40 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2005
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#30 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2005
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User score distribution:
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Positive: 103 out of 125
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Mixed: 14 out of 125
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Negative: 8 out of 125
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Jun 4, 2020does it work on xbox bc ? i got it for ps2 and loved it! but i would to be able to play this on 360 or One