- Publisher: Sega
- Release Date: Oct 25, 2005
- Also On: PlayStation 2
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We weren't particularly bothered that we had to wait while our health/power gauge increased slowly, but what we didn't like was the fact that Spartan couldn't protect himself at all when praying at the statues.
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An accomplished and well-crafted battle-axe wielding warrior of a game. Just don't expect anything classic, historically speaking.
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For the most part, Spartan: Total Warrior is a pretty good action effort. Unfortunately, the high production values and engaging gameplay of the Total War games are nowhere to be found here.
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Edge MagazineIt only betrays itself completely once – in a dismally conventional boss battle around halfway through – though at times Spartan threatens to become routine, it never does, thanks to its strong character, handsome looks and sheer, irrepressible verve. [Nov 2005, p.96]
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If you want a game that lets you partake in massive battles - with little degree of difficulty - then you'll enjoy Spartan's quest to rid the world of the evil Romans.
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games(TM)If "God Of War" never happened, Spartan: Total Warrior would have been a great example of a simple, gratuitous action game. As it is, it's merely a good one. [Nov 2005, p.124]
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Though it can be an intense experience, Spartan does have a tendency to become quite repetitive at times. Having said that there is a solid combat system and enough variety that will please action fans.
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It doesn't really bring a lot of new ideas to the third-person action game genre but the period of history it depicts is interesting and the decision to incorporate mythological elements was a good one.
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Showcases a pleasant portion of gory violence and splashy red sprays, but the aloof camera can easily loses your character in the sea of suffering humanity, forcing you to rely on blind button mashing.
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If you are looking for an epic battle game that takes place in the ancient world, go get yourself a copy of "Rome Total War," if you want an awesome battle game where you are one soldier against many foes then go get yourself a copy of "God of War."
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It's got some fun gameplay elements and a cool setting, but it fails as a superb action game that a lot of people were definitely expecting it to be.
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At the base, the game is very likeable idea, controls brilliantly and does a lot of stuff right. But when the balance shifts from "I'm going to keep trying because I know I can get better" to "I'm going to keep trying to justify the $50 I just spent," then there's a problem.
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While the production values are pretty good, the gameplay is pretty shallow. If you're into action games, this is worth playing once.
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The story is beyond uninteresting and the gameplay's extremely boring, especially compared to its competition, Sony's "God of War."
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Dramatic battles against mythological monsters test your skills, but the occasional badly placed checkpoint can be frustrating.
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It's astounding, almost like a train wreck the player can see coming, but has no power to stop. These unarmed dullards in Warrior do not stay behind their defenders.
Awards & Rankings
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#97 Most Discussed Xbox Game of 2005
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#15 Most Shared Xbox Game of 2005
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User score distribution:
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Positive: 12 out of 16
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Mixed: 4 out of 16
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Negative: 0 out of 16
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RoyG.May 24, 2006Best hack 'n slash game I've played to date on the xbox. Really absorbs you and the time just flies when yuo play it.
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RickFeb 10, 2006
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RazorA.Feb 6, 2006This game was exactly what i was looking for. A full war game. not guns. swords. awsome gore and blood. this game is amazing.