Final Fantasy XV: Episode Gladiolus

 PlayStation 4
Metascore
59

Mixed or average reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 15
  3. Negative: 1 out of 15
  1. 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. The Verge
    Mar 31, 2017
    It’s a disappointing start for FFXV’s expansion plans. This is a huge game with a cast of fascinating characters, yet its first new episode mostly gets away from what made the main game so interesting. “Episode Gladiolus” is short, repetitive, and not much fun to play. In fact, the best part of the add-on has nothing to do with the episode at all. Instead, the highlight is an intense teaser for the next episode — starring blonde gunslinger Prompto — which looks to be a much more memorable experience.

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User Score
8.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 266 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 208 out of 266
  2. Mixed: 31 out of 266
  3. Negative: 27 out of 266
  1. 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.… Full Review »
  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.… Full Review »
  3. 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.… Full Review »
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