Final Fantasy XV: Episode Gladiolus

 PlayStation 4
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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

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  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 the DLC focuses on the combat, simultaneously telling a short story.
  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 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 andIf 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
  3. 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 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.
  4. 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 of Final Fantasy XV in the first place.
  5. arstemis
    Mar 17, 2018
    9
    Episode Gladio is a fun DLC. The music is perfectly suited to Gladio's character and the combat - heavy-hitting and thrilling. Story-wise, the DLC delves into Cor's past, while providing slightly more depth to Gladio. You get a stronger feel for the character because of the DLC. My one real criticism is that they could've delved into Gladio's motivations and character a bit more, becauseEpisode Gladio is a fun DLC. The music is perfectly suited to Gladio's character and the combat - heavy-hitting and thrilling. Story-wise, the DLC delves into Cor's past, while providing slightly more depth to Gladio. You get a stronger feel for the character because of the DLC. My one real criticism is that they could've delved into Gladio's motivations and character a bit more, because there is a lot of room for him to grow, though what they've done is fine. The combat is where this DLC really shines. The developers moved away from Noctis' combat style, but kept it fast-paced and fun even without the use of warp. The DLC has some replay-ability, though not too much. After beating the Episode on normal mode, you unlock a 'Score Attack' mode which offers new achievements and in-game outfits. Episode Gladio is fun and worth the very low entry fee. It provides a fun combat system, interesting lore, great music and the development of Gladio's character. If you enjoyed FFXV, you will enjoy this.… Expand
  6. LastResource
    Jan 14, 2023
    10
    worth it and glad to play this game again. so much memories and nostalgia within this fifteenth game in the series.

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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. 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.
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  2. Let's Play Video Games
    Apr 3, 2017
    55
    Episode Gladiolus is DLC you can safely skip. While the new combat mechanics are neat, and there are some cool bosses to face off against, how it fits into FFXV – from its lack of plot significance to literal “buy the DLC now!” pop-ups over the course of the game – reek of the worst kind of DLC this side of pay-to-win. Sorry Gladio. You’re nice to look at, but not much else.
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  3. Multiplayer.it
    Apr 3, 2017
    68
    Episode Gladio is kind of a weird DLC: it might have been a nice addition to the main quest but it actually works well by itself as an action packed mission which also deepens some interesting side stories. With some good replayability and a few astounding musical tracks, it will keep fans of Final Fantasy XV busy for a couple hours at a somewhat cheap price.
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