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. Kombo
    85
    A great game hampered by a few shortcomings.
  2. Game Chronicles
    83
    The stunning graphics, intuitive controls, fluid combat, and challenging gameplay were more than enough to keep me busy for many days of solid gaming and when I finally finished the game I found it to be a most satisfying experience.
  3. IGN
    80
    It's an uncomplicated romp through an alternate Roman history that, while a tad on the flawed side, turns out to be just as much fun as it is familiar.
  5. Cheat Code Central
    80
    Still, the game does a good job of holding your interest without you having to learn the equivalent control configuration of piloting the space shuttle. When it comes to arcade-style games, it doesn't get much better that this.
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  6. Maxim Online
    80
    The game takes hits for its often crappy camera angles. Still, it'll satisfy your raging blood lust.
  7. Yahoo!
    80
    If you aren't up for endless hacking and slashing, there's not much here. But for anyone who digs the genre, Gladiator is the most satisfying form to come down the Appian Way in some time, and is definitely worth a look.
  8. Next Level Gaming
    79
    There aren't a whole lot of games out there that you can just throw into your PS2 or Xbox and start hacking away at things. "Hunter: The Reckoning" is one, but how many other can truly "get medevil" on your ass? Looks like just one. But that is also something that can get old quickly.
  9. Worth Playing
    79
    Nothing adds to the atmosphere of a game more than ultra-realistic graphics, and Gladiator certainly proves this to be true.
  10. GameSpy
    75
    Has solid gameplay, great graphics, and brings a little somethin' different to the beat-'em-up genre.

Awards & Rankings

98
#98 Most Discussed Xbox Game of 2003
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#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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