Wrath Unleashed

 Xbox
Metascore
69

Mixed or average reviews - based on 32 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 32
  3. Negative: 3 out of 32
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  1. GameSpot
    73
    The game's not ideal on every level, but it's good enough on all of them so that it should provide an entertaining experience and a decent amount of replay value for those who enjoy equal parts methodical strategy and button-mashing mayhem.
  2. Xbox Nation Magazine
    70
    Xbox Live support would have made this a must-buy, but it's still worht the money if you have friends to share it with. [Mar 2004, p.94]
  3. Official Xbox Magazine
    70
    What's in the game is pretty compelling for the right type of gamer who knows exactly what they're in for and has buddies well versed in the same type of gameplay. Too bad, because with a little Live play this could've been a contenda. [Feb 2004, p.74]
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  5. 1UP
    70
    The game's main "problem" is that it badly needs four players. I say "problem" because that's only a problem if you don't have three friends to play with.
  6. Yahoo!
    70
    Each game also consists of doing the same thing over and over again, and while this provides the perfect even playing field when skirmishing with a friend, it gets monotonous alone.
  7. TeamXbox
    68
    As a multiplayer game, Wrath Unleashed proves to be a solid title, but as a single-player experience it proves to be entirely too short. If you are looking for a mix of the strategy and fighting genres, then give Wrath Unleashed at least a rental.
  8. TotalGames.net
    60
    It may look a little basic and the style does bear more in common with the mid-eighties mistakes in taste that the game's inspiration can be dated from, but give it a chance and Wrath Unleashed becomes very playable; proving old ideas need not die with bad fashion sense.
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  9. Gamenikki
    60
    Really tends to disappoint when it comes to replay value. I expect strategy games to at least last 20 hours or so, but the multiple campaigns, single player maps and multiplayer gameplay will have a tough time reaching that magic number.
  10. GamePro
    60
    If either half of Wrath Unleashed had been more fully formed, the game would have been easy to recommend, but as it stands, half a fighting game and half a strategy game does not make a whole game. [Mar 2004, p.64]
  11. G4 TV
    60
    Sloppy combat controls hamper the fun, and the lack of online play really limits the multiplayer appeal on the Xbox. Just the same, it's a great-looking, enjoyable take on a classic.
  12. GamerFeed
    60
    The game has a tendency to drag on, and it doesn't take long to realize that all four teams are almost identical.
  13. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    52
    It fuses a boring turn-based strategy game with a lackluster one-on-one fighter...In short, two half-assed components combine to make...well, you do the math. [March 2004, p.114]
  14. Playboy
    50
    Curvy goddesses and armies of flaming unicorns make this strategy game feel like something between "Risk" and a "Spinal Tap" concert. [Mar 2004, p.39]
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User Score
7.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 6 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 6
  3. Negative: 1 out of 6
  1. ChrisC.
    Apr 12, 2004
    7
    Well, I think I'll start with the bad things. It is not a unique idea because I've played a game that is exactly he same idea Well, I think I'll start with the bad things. It is not a unique idea because I've played a game that is exactly he same idea called Unholy War. There should be some way to jump or evade better than strafing. I think they could have made the charactors a bit better and a way to balance out VS mode so it's not unfair when a sentinal attackes a god. To be able to bring your characters back to life makes battle take even longer and the temple points idea is a bit lame. There are alot of other little tweks that could be made but now I'l say the good things. It has a good principle, The limeted charactrs are good ideas with interesting moves, arena mode (the mode where you just fight) is good fun, alot of people I know enjoyed it and I think the unit's points and value idea evens the fact that some characters are better than others out. Overall I think it has all the elements for a good game but it doesnt have everything as good as it could, thats why I gave it a 7/10.… Full Review »
  2. IAmTheEggman
    Mar 27, 2011
    7
    Somewhere between a strategy game and an action game. It's not bad, but like a lot of games that mix genres this way, it excels at neither.Somewhere between a strategy game and an action game. It's not bad, but like a lot of games that mix genres this way, it excels at neither. With enough skill, small guys can deal decent damage and help take down the larger ones in combat. Health remaining from battles carries over to the strategy board, so healing and capturing buildings play a key role. Would be cool for multiplayer online.… Full Review »
  3. mkharris08
    Aug 1, 2017
    7
    I think it's a unique concept blending strategy and action that works well on a console. It can be difficult tho......................................
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