Wrath Unleashed

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Metascore
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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. Next Level Gaming
    84
    Definitely a thinkers game. And it's something we don't have a whole lot of these days.
  2. Xbox Solution
    84
    If more work had been put into balancing the combat portion of the game Wrath Unleashed would have received almost a full point higher score for being a complete title.
  3. Worth Playing
    82
    A pretty solid game with only one major downside: load times.
  5. Xbox World Australia
    82
    One part strategy, one part fighting, with a tasty dressing of polished design. Ageing PC enthusiasts have seen similar in Arcon Ultra and similar games, but for everyone else Wrath Unleashed is an envigoratingly fresh title with a unique look and epic feel.
  6. GMR Magazine
    80
    Wrath's only problems are small but important: Loading unfortunately breaks up the game's pacing, the fighting engine could be deeper, and there's no online mode. [Feb 2004, p.90]
  7. Cheat Code Central
    80
    Don't lose your patience with this game, otherwise you'll be missing out on some good, old-fashioned, nerd-approved fun.
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  8. Game Chronicles
    80
    While I can think of plenty of minor tweaks and improvements that would make this game even better, as is, Wrath Unleashed is a bold and innovative concept that will delight both strategy and action gamers who enjoy challenging gameplay, fantasy creatures, spells, and sexy goddesses.
  9. Armchair Empire
    79
    The turn-based strategy offers quite a bit of challenge but the fighting should be just right, with just enough different characters to keep you going.
  10. IGN
    78
    A solid title. The AI can sometimes be frustratingly stubborn, and the battles can take a long, long time to complete, but there's plenty to like here.
  11. Gamer's Pulse
    78
    Its aspects of action, while moderately engaging, are wholly unbalanced; in addition, the elements of strategy are watered-down for ease of play. Nevertheless, Wrath Unleashed plays much better as a multiplayer game.
  12. Warcry
    78
    I’d give this a strong rent/weak buy suggestion if you’re just out for single player, but it’s one to pick up if you have fantasy n’ fightin’ lovin’ friends.
  13. GameZone
    75
    Both demanding and highly enjoyable at the same time, thus making this a love-it-or-hate-it type of game.
  14. Game Informer
    75
    The strategy is intricate, the creatures are totally awesome, but some sketchy execution on the combat side of thigs keeps Wrath Unleashed from oattaining immortality. [Feb 2004, p.108]
  15. Game Over Online
    75
    The concept and the creatures, not to mention the turn-based gameplay could’ve infused the strategy genre with a shot of adrenaline that it sorely needed.
  16. GameSpy
    75
    While you might not complete Wrath Unleashed in a weekend, it's possible that it won't hold your attention for too much longer. Although Wrath does what it does very well, it suffers from a lack of ambition.
  17. DailyGame
    75
    The only problem is that LucasArts didn’t take the ultimate risk and create strictly a strategy game, because the fighting aspects sink this game faster than an ogre mage in quicksand.

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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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