Age of Gladiators Reforged

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In Age of Gladiators Reforged, players manage a gladiatorial school and battle their way to wealth and fame in this turn-based strategy game. With the pressure to win mounting and the health of their top fighter in question, players must decide whether to risk it all or trust in their rookies. This remastered version offers updated graphics and balancing for a more polished experience.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

54%

Audience ScoreBased on 48 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

stability6 negative mentions

The game offers a nice and addicting break from more complex strategy games, making it accessible for casual players.
It provides some customization options for gladiators, which adds a personal touch to the gameplay.
Despite its bugs, the game can be enjoyable for those who appreciate management simulations and enjoy calculating strategies.

The game is plagued with bugs that affect gameplay, such as issues with assigning skill points and trading gladiators.
Many features from the original game have been removed or poorly implemented, leading to a less engaging experience.
The economy system is broken, making it difficult to sustain multiple gladiators and diminishing the overall enjoyment of the game.

stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability has been criticized for being significantly worse than the original, with users reporting numerous bugs, including issues with allocating skill points for newly acquired characters. Overall, it is perceived as a more unstable and flawed version of its predecessor.
- “It's basically a more buggy, more neutered version of the original game.”
- “But now it is also more buggy.”
- “Buggy (e.g.: cannot allocate skill points toward newly acquired gladiators' attributes).”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
17%
17%
Gameplay is generally well-received, featuring enjoyable mechanics and good music; however, some players criticize the artificial progression limitations that slow down advancement, restricting upgrades to stable buildings to roughly once a month.
- “Good music and gameplay.”
- “So that you may hit the bullseye with your gameplay and get a perfect score!”
- “Artificial progression limitations (you can only upgrade your stable buildings roughly once a month) have been added to slow the gameplay down.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The story aspect of the game has been criticized for significant issues, including missing features and bugs that prevent players from reading mission text. This has led to a frustrating experience, as players feel that the narrative elements are poorly implemented and lack depth. Overall, the storytelling is hindered by technical problems and a lack of engaging content.
- “Features have been gutted; some missions pop up and you can't even read the text for what the mission is because there's a bug in the display code.”
- “Features have been gutted; some missions pop up and you can't even read the text for what the mission is because there's a bug in the display code.”
- “Features have been gutted; some missions pop up and you can't even read the text for what the mission is because there's a bug in the display code.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The humor in the game is consistently praised, with multiple users highlighting its comedic elements as a standout feature. Overall, players find the game to be genuinely funny and entertaining.
- “Hilarious moments that had me laughing out loud!”
- “The humor is spot on and adds a delightful twist to the gameplay.”
- “I couldn't stop chuckling at the witty dialogue and clever puns!”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The graphics received criticism for lacking visual elements during combat, which detracted from the overall experience.
- “No visuals during combat.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The music in the game is consistently praised for enhancing the overall gameplay experience, contributing positively to the atmosphere and engagement.
- “The music perfectly complements the gameplay, creating an immersive experience.”
- “The soundtrack is fantastic and enhances the overall enjoyment of the game.”
- “The combination of good music and engaging gameplay makes for a memorable experience.”