Clan of Champions
- October 30, 2012
- ACQUIRE Corp.
"Clan of Champions" is a fighting-based action game set in a fantasy world. Players can choose from various character classes, each with unique abilities and weapons. The game features intense PvP battles, as well as a single-player campaign and online co-op mode. It challenges players to master strategic combat and teamwork to emerge victorious.
Reviews
- The game offers enjoyable co-op gameplay with up to 3 players, making it a fun experience when played with friends.
- It features a variety of skills and a loot system that allows for character customization and progression.
- For its low price, it can provide some entertainment, especially for fans of older gladiator-style games.
- The game suffers from repetitive gameplay, with missions feeling monotonous and lacking in variety.
- Graphics and technical performance are outdated, with poor resolution options and clunky controls that detract from the experience.
- The story is minimal and lacks depth, making it hard to engage with the game beyond the basic combat mechanics.
- story22 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 64 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The story in this game is widely criticized for being minimal and unengaging, with many reviewers noting that it consists of little more than basic text before missions. Players find the narrative lacking depth and variation, especially when compared to previous titles in the series that featured more compelling storylines and character development. Overall, the repetitive mission structure further detracts from any potential investment in the story.
“Whereas in Gladiator Begins, you see your character rise from a slave to a hero and it's all rather gratifying, this game is really just a slog with little story to get invested in.”
“Meanwhile, every previous game in the series has had a full-blown story mode with interesting characters, and while usually a basic plot, it was interesting enough to keep you engaged in what was going on.”
“The game’s story is rather simple.”
“The story is as barebones as you can possibly get; it's literally just some text before each mission.”
“Whereas, in Gladiator Begins, you see your character rise from a slave to a hero and it's all rather gratifying, this game is really just a slog with little story to get invested in.”
“They really skimped on the story.”
- gameplay9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by its multiplayer 3v3 arena format, encouraging teamwork through unique character skills and cooperative mechanics. While some players appreciate the depth and rewarding nature of the mechanics, others find them lacking compared to traditional gladiator games, with criticisms about the game's overall execution and server activity. Additionally, the shift from leveling up to equipment-based progression has received mixed reactions, indicating a divide in player preferences.
“This is a multiplayer 3v3 arena fighting game using similar mechanics to the classic gladiator series.”
“This mechanic is clearly built to encourage teamwork, with each player bringing their own skills or spells to the fight, and is a really nice addition.”
“This game offers nice mechanics like cooperative play and lootable, enhanceable weapons and armor that would make good core mechanics in an RPG.”
“While many of the mechanics are shared with the gladiator games, this doesn't even attempt to compete with them.”
“But while these mechanics worked for a gladiatorial situation, they don’t always feel quite right here.”
“Not recommended, server is dead and gameplay is bad.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The graphics have received mixed reviews, with some praising their improvement over previous titles, while others criticize them as below average and lacking customization options. Additionally, there are complaints about the absence of resolution settings and overall graphical tweaks, contributing to a repetitive experience.
“The graphics certainly look a lot nicer but customization has really gone down the toilet.”
“Graphics 9/10 (it's way better than FIFA 98).”
“There's no option to change the resolution and no useful graphics tweaks.”
“Repetitive and below average graphics, with little to no plot or soundtrack and a short campaign.”
“The combat was even more atrocious than the graphics.”
- music2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as repetitive and lacking depth, with some reviewers noting it as below average and not significantly enhancing the experience. Despite these criticisms, a few users rated it moderately, suggesting it is better than having no music at all. Overall, the soundtrack does not elevate the game but serves its purpose.
“The music is repetitive and lacks variety, making it feel monotonous throughout the game.”
“The soundtrack is below average and fails to enhance the overall experience.”
“There is little to no memorable music, which detracts from the immersion of the short campaign.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game suffers from poor optimization, lacking support for modern display resolutions and failing to run smoothly on contemporary gaming PCs.
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessive, indicating that it requires a significant time investment to progress.
“The game feels very grindy, making progress tedious and unfulfilling.”
“I found the grinding aspect to be excessive, which detracted from the overall enjoyment.”
“The constant need to grind for resources became a chore rather than a fun challenge.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game's replayability is generally considered low, indicating that players may not find sufficient motivation to revisit the experience after completing it.
“The replay value is disappointingly low.”
“Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to play it again.”
“The lack of meaningful choices makes replaying the game feel pointless.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers find the humor in the game to be enjoyable and reminiscent of classic titles, suggesting it successfully captures a comedic essence that resonates with fans of older games.
“Don't get me wrong, I like old games (I've got a bunch in my library - still play games from the 90s even...), but this game just felt funny.”