Final Fantasy XV: Episode Gladiolus

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  • Summary: FF XV's first slice of downloadable content.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 15
  3. Negative: 1 out of 15
  1. CGMagazine
    Mar 29, 2017
    75
    Episode Gladiolus is worth checking out for its rugged action and blood-pumping music, though its plot points really should've been part of Final Fantasy XV in the first place.
  2. Hobby Consolas
    Mar 31, 2017
    70
    The story seems like a missed opportunity and the gameplay, although fun, is far less than perfect. But it's difficult to refuse the opportunity to go back to the world of Final Fantasy XV for that price.
  3. GameSpew
    Jun 9, 2017
    70
    If you’re not bothered about extra loot or costumes, then Episode Gladiolus might not be that worthwhile. But if you’re a fan who was invested in Final Fantasy XV‘s main story, finding out what happened to Gladiolus and learning where he got his scar from is a very welcome addition.
  4. Destructoid
    Mar 29, 2017
    60
    As someone who absolutely loved every member of the bro-trip party, I was hoping for a little bit more from the first major round of Final Fantasy XV DLC. The game has already received a ton of fantastic free updates, but so far the "Episode" format seems to be something all of us should enjoy in the Game of the Year edition, and not piecemeal.
  5. IGN Spain
    Mar 29, 2017
    60
    An add-on that completes the main history of the game but does nothing specially new or interesting during its two hours run.
  6. We Got This Covered
    Mar 29, 2017
    60
    The foundation of Episode Gladiolus is excellent, which is why it's disappointing when the adventure comes to an end after less than an hour (not including cutscenes).
  7. 4P.de
    Mar 31, 2017
    25
    With its focus on lackluster hack&slay fights and an interesting but totally underutilized narrative Gladiolus’ solo adventure doesn’t seem to fit into the big FF15 picture.

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  1. Positive: 6 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. anthonypaul
    Feb 9, 2019
    10
    The game focuses on Gladiolus' combat, and in just a minute, it was great already! Knowing how strong this character was, it's ironic how theThe game focuses on Gladiolus' combat, and in just a minute, it was great already! Knowing how strong this character was, it's ironic how the DLC focuses on the combat, simultaneously telling a short story.… Expand
  2. Ffan
    Apr 15, 2017
    10
    If you liked XV, Gladio and Cor, trust me, EPISODE GLADIOLUS is worth the money. For $5, it's a great deal! The DLC is action-packed with aIf you liked XV, Gladio and Cor, trust me, EPISODE GLADIOLUS is worth the money. For $5, it's a great deal! The DLC is action-packed with a new and awesome strategic combat system. Story wise, it's straight to the point, where Gladio separates from his crew to seek power in a secret dungeon of the world of XV. This will be content added to the main story of the game but from Gladio's and Cor's perspective. Last but not least, the music is great, it totally fits Gladio's personality and the dark dungeon setting, and the final boss theme is a masterpiece. On my first playthrough, it took me 2-hours to beat the first trial on Normal Mode. The length of the dungeon is perfect. After you complete the first trial, you unlock extras that will add 2 to 4-hours of extra gameplay (depending on your level of skill and chosen difficulty level), making a total of 4 to 6-hours of gameplay for Gladio's $5 DLC. If you do well, you will win prizes that will pass over to the main game. Beware, the optional super boss is very hard to defeat (which is a great thing), I suggest replaying Score Mode until you have mastered Gladio first. I hope Square Enix continues to add more DLC and updates to FFXV, it's a really good game.… Expand
  4. ultimablade
    Mar 30, 2017
    10
    Well worth the $5 price with a lot of value and bang for the buck. Playing as Gladio was much better than I expected and the boss fights feltWell worth the $5 price with a lot of value and bang for the buck. Playing as Gladio was much better than I expected and the boss fights felt challenging. Graphics were top notch and the music was spectacular, especially Okabe's rendition of Battle at the Big Bridge and Gladio's theme "Shield of the King. Learning more about Cor was something I wanted so this delivered for me.… Expand
  5. DusterGoalie
    Apr 4, 2017
    8
    Episode Gladiolus is worth checking out for its rugged action and blood-pumping music, though its plot points really should've been part ofEpisode Gladiolus is worth checking out for its rugged action and blood-pumping music, though its plot points really should've been part of Final Fantasy XV in the first place.… Expand
  6. marcelus
    Mar 30, 2017
    7
    A bit linear and short. Shorter than 2hs how they said it was going to be. The gameplay is interesting but simple. The problem for me is notA bit linear and short. Shorter than 2hs how they said it was going to be. The gameplay is interesting but simple. The problem for me is not the linearity nor the wasted opportunity to introduce new cool bosses but the difficulty. Very same issue with XV main campaign. Love the whole package but I hope next Final Fantasy games to take care a bit more of the no-so casual audience.

    The music from Keiichi Okabe is one of the best things. Let's see what happens with Episodes Prompto and Ignis. I can't review this Episode without acknoledging is a 3 part DLC and without being a bit lenient. 7 is a "decent".    … Expand
  7. Borselon
    Jun 12, 2021
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Una aventura épica y corta perfecta para personas que no tengan mucho tiempo para jugar.
    En este DLC se explora un poco más en el pasado de gladiolus y de cor, pero tampoco demasiado, el sistema de combate es entretenido pero no es la gran cosa, ya que es muy simple, los combates son buenos excepto el Boss final que me parece excelente, DLC entretenido y recomendado.    … Expand
  8. Kamikazeshocki
    Dec 8, 2017
    6
    Well the music is awesome, again and it was fun to play FFX combat once again.
    But it took me only 2 hours to complete the story (I took my    Well the music is awesome, again and it was fun to play FFX combat once again.
    But it took me only 2 hours to complete the story (I took my time). What a joke.
    I also did a second run for some achievements but.... totally not worth the money.
    But I own the pass anyway so....    … Expand

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