MobyRank MobyScore
PlayStation 2
63
4.3
Windows
70
3.5
Xbox
65
4.2

Description

Gladiator: Sword of Vengeance is an epic action packed game that takes place in the times of the Roman empire. You take control of Invictus Thrax a Roman slave, who ascended through the ranks to become champion of all gladiators. Favored by the emperor, Invictus was to be granted his freedom. Mysteriously though the emperor was killed and replaced by a crazy man named Arruntius. Arruntius, so full of himself, has decided to destroy Rome and replace it with a city named Arruntium. As the game begins, a epic event is stage with Invictus as the gladiator. Invictus fights bravely, but he is killed by a unknown and possibly un-human creature. In the afterlife, Invictus meets the sons of Jupiter. They inform him of how Arruntius' power came from help of the gods of terror. The charge him with the task of eliminating Arruntius and restoring Rome to glory.

Gladiator is essentially an 3d action/combat game which features hand to hand combat with weapons, combos and magic. The action consists of also maneuvering around from gliding down ropes to jumping traps. Challenges are scattered around the game world, which when defeated, unlock magical powers. You get powers such as from Pluto which raises spirits from the dead to help you in battle.

Another unique feature to the game is the execution maneuver. Upon the near death of certain enemies, you can execute this maneuver which will result in a cinematic random brutal execution by Thrax.

Gladiator features some high quality graphics with detailed and vibrant textures, colors and settings to create a psyche from gladiator films like Ben-Hur. A wide range of characters are featured from opposing gladiators to mythical enemies like cyclopes, demons, skeleton warriors. The Audio features a intriguing blend of soft to hectic tunes and voice over acting.

Alternate Titles

  • "Месть гладиатора" -- Russian title
  • "I, Gladiator" -- Development Title
  • "Gladiator: Schwert der Rache" -- German Title

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Gladiator: Sword of Vengeance PlayStation 2 $3.75  
Gladiator: Sword of Vengence Xbox $2.74  
Gladiator: Sword of Vengeance Windows $0.01  
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User Reviews

"Are you not entertained?" Um... a little, maybe. PlayStation 2 Terrence Bosky Bronze Star Contributing Member (5237)
Entertaining hack n’ slash fare, with limited lasting appeal. Xbox Nick Drew (369)

The Press Says

IGN Windows Nov 18, 2003 8.1 out of 10 81
IGN Xbox Nov 03, 2003 8 out of 10 80
Next Level Gaming Xbox Nov 04, 2003 79 out of 100 79
GameStar (Germany) Windows Jan, 2004 77 out of 100 77
PC Action Windows Nov 27, 2003 72 out of 100 72
GameSpot Xbox Nov 01, 2003 7.1 out of 10 71
Game Informer Magazine PlayStation 2 Nov, 2003 5.75 out of 10 58
Jeuxvideo.com PlayStation 2 Dec 04, 2003 11 out of 20 55
Thunderbolt Games PlayStation 2 Jan 26, 2004 5 out of 10 50
GamePro Xbox Nov 05, 2003 2 out of 5 40

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Trivia

Sales of this game were clearly far below the expected levels. Enough to have contributed to Acclaim's bankruptcy? You decide. Lot number 2013 in the "pick the bones" auction of Acclaim's assets consisted of Nineteen Thousand One Hundred Seventy Three (19,173) unsold copies of Gladiator Sword of Vengeance for PC.


This entry was contributed by Kabushi (48827) and The Ring Hawk (675)
 

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