Gladiator: Sword of Vengeance

 Xbox
Metascore
65

Mixed or average reviews - based on 25 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 25
  3. Negative: 3 out of 25
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  1. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    48
    The game is stupidly, punishingly difficult. And its save "system," pardon my Latin, blows syphilitic goats. [Jan 2004, p.108]
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  2. Xbox Nation Magazine
    40
    Sadly, Vengeance's extreme difficulty and arbitrary save system bleed off any entertainment value. [Dec/Jan 2004, p.89]
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  3. GamePro
    40
    It has some slick production values, and Acclaim goes all out on dreamy visuals, gorgeously detailed architecture, a Vikingly heroic score, and juicy sound effects, but skimps on any kind of depth and rewarding gameplay.

Awards & Rankings

98
#98 Most Discussed Xbox Game of 2003
11
#11 Most Shared Xbox Game of 2003

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User Score
7.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 11 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 11
  3. Negative: 2 out of 11
  1. dnaltiam
    Jan 24, 2017
    8
    Great combination of an amazing era with classic hack n slash mechanics. Real easy to get into and start mowing down those who stand beforeGreat combination of an amazing era with classic hack n slash mechanics. Real easy to get into and start mowing down those who stand before you. Simple mechanics but not boring, over all a fun game.… Full Review »
  2. PhilH.
    Feb 23, 2005
    9
    Really good fun. Something you can dip into without having to spend hours trying to find your way round gloomy rooms. You can get rid of your Really good fun. Something you can dip into without having to spend hours trying to find your way round gloomy rooms. You can get rid of your pent up agression. Loved it.… Full Review »
  3. BlueFalcon
    Feb 16, 2005
    4
    This game seriously nails the whole Gladiator (the movie) atmosphere. They even steal a scene or 2 directly from the movie. It's well This game seriously nails the whole Gladiator (the movie) atmosphere. They even steal a scene or 2 directly from the movie. It's well done. The gameplay on the other hand is terrible. It's button mashing in it's simplest form. You walk up to a guy and press a button over and over, this will lead to victory. Almost all the buttons on the xbox controller are functionless.… Full Review »
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