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.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

Reviews

40%

Audience ScoreBased on 24 reviews

gameplay2 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

The game offers a nice and addicting break from traditional strategy games, providing a simple management simulation experience.
Players can enjoy a decent amount of depth in growing and deploying their gladiators, maximizing wins and money.
It's a cheap game that can provide fun for those who enjoy management and strategy, especially if they appreciate data analysis.

The game is plagued with bugs, including issues with skill point allocation and display problems that hinder gameplay.
Many features from the original game have been removed or poorly implemented, leading to a less engaging experience.
The economy is broken, making it difficult to sustain multiple gladiators, and the gameplay can become repetitive after a few hours.

stability
3 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The stability of the game has been criticized, with users reporting an increase in bugs compared to the original version, including issues like the inability to allocate skill points for newly acquired gladiators. Overall, players feel that the game is less stable and more problematic than its predecessor.
- “But now it is also more buggy.”
- “It's basically a more buggy, more neutered version of the original game.”
- “Buggy (e.g.: cannot allocate skill points toward newly acquired gladiators' attributes).”
gameplay
3 mentions
67 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
33 % negative mentions
Gameplay is generally enjoyable, featuring engaging mechanics and good music; however, some users find the artificial progression limitations frustrating, as they restrict upgrades to stable buildings to roughly once a month, slowing down the overall experience.
- “So that you may hit the bullseye with your gameplay and get a perfect score!”
- “Good music and gameplay.”
- “Artificial progression limitations (you can only upgrade your stable buildings roughly once a month) have been added to slow the gameplay down.”
story
3 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game has been criticized for significant bugs that hinder mission readability, leading to confusion about objectives. Additionally, players feel that the narrative experience is lacking due to limited features and a lack of engaging content, such as challenging NPCs and diverse missions.
- “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.”
- “The story feels disjointed and lacks coherence, making it hard to stay engaged with the narrative.”
- “Character development is shallow, and the dialogue often feels forced and unoriginal.”
humor
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is consistently described as funny, indicating that players find it entertaining and enjoyable.
- “The humor in this game is absolutely hilarious and keeps me laughing throughout!”
- “I love how the witty dialogue and clever puns add so much charm to the gameplay.”
- “The comedic timing of the characters is spot on, making every interaction a joy to experience.”
graphics
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
The graphics during combat are notably lacking, as users report a complete absence of visuals, which detracts from the overall gaming experience.
- “There are no visuals during combat.”
- “The graphics feel outdated and lack detail.”
- “The character models are poorly designed and lack realism.”
music
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is well-received, complementing the gameplay effectively and enhancing the overall experience.
- “The music perfectly complements the gameplay, creating an immersive experience.”
- “The soundtrack is fantastic and really enhances the overall atmosphere of the game.”
- “I love how the music evolves with the gameplay, making each moment feel unique and engaging.”