Elysium: Blood Games
- May 1, 2016
- SimProse Studios
Get on SteamIn "Elysium: Blood Games," become an Arenamaster and oversee a ludus of fighters in a cinematic space shooter setting. Train your gladiators with unique stats, profiles, and traits to compete in brutal battles, aiming to win the championship and earn gold and glory. Use your influence to make purchases and enhance your fighters' abilities, but beware of the dark side of power.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a unique concept of managing a gladiator stable, providing a blend of strategy and character development.
- The developer is actively engaged with the community, regularly updating the game and responding to feedback, which shows a commitment to improvement.
- At its price point, the game is considered good value for money, offering enough content to keep players entertained for several hours.
- The gameplay can feel shallow and random, with many mechanics lacking clear explanations or tutorials, leading to confusion.
- There are significant issues with the game's user interface and graphics, which detract from the overall experience and make it feel amateurish.
- Many players have reported frustrations with the RNG (random number generation) affecting combat outcomes, making it difficult to feel in control of the game.
- story12 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 58 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The story emphasizes resilience and the unpredictability of life, highlighting the importance of perseverance in the face of challenges. While the narrative includes elements of training and strategy, it lacks depth and may benefit from additional content and stronger storytelling. Overall, the potential for a compelling story exists, but it currently falls short of expectations.
“Derek has some clever ideas; give him a brilliant artist and story writer and who knows where he could rocket into.”
“Long story short: unless they release a lot of extra content, I wouldn't recommend this game.”
“Long-story short: unless they release a lot of extra content, I wouldn't recommend this game.”
“Long-story:”
“Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- graphics12 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have been criticized for lacking a coherent art style, often appearing as a mishmash of elements sourced from the internet. While the artwork itself is not deemed bad, the overall visual presentation is considered subpar, making it unsuitable for players seeking a graphical experience. However, those who enjoy management sims and are less concerned about graphics may still find enjoyment in the game.
“If you like management sims, Roman-style genres/history & aren't fussed about graphics, there's lots to like about this game.”
“No coherent art style; it looks like it was made with whatever the dev found on Google Images.”
“If you're looking for a graphical game, this isn't it, though the artwork used in the game isn't bad.”
“- No graphics, but I have a dinosaur PC, so this is a good thing for me because I can actually run it.”
- gameplay10 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The gameplay is primarily focused on fighting, but it is criticized for being dull and lacking excitement, as players mainly watch numbers decrease without engaging mechanics. Many users find the mechanics confusing and the user interface poorly designed, with a desire for a more comprehensive tutorial. Additionally, the limited visual representation of fighters detracts from the experience, although it does not directly impact gameplay.
“Fighting, the main gameplay, consists of just reading what happens with little excitement, watching a number go down.”
“Absolutely confusing how it works, godawful UI and poor gameplay.”
“The shallow gameplay sometimes seems utterly random with incomplete descriptions of many elements.”
- music6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally considered a weak point, with many users finding it unappealing and lacking enjoyment. Some players have resorted to playing their own music to enhance the experience, indicating that the in-game audio does not meet expectations.
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
“The music in this game creates a calming atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.”
“The soundtrack is beautifully composed and perfectly complements the gameplay.”
“It looks crappy with shoddy music and no enjoyment factor.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization is generally well-received, with users noting that it offers good price-to-performance value despite some noticeable imbalances.
“Some imbalances caught my eye, but in terms of price performance, it is a production that can be considered an example of its kind.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game has been reported to be somewhat buggy, with issues such as save files crashing upon loading. However, the developer has shown responsiveness by quickly addressing and fixing some of these problems shortly after they are reported.
“A bit buggy: I have had saves just crash straight after loading, although the developer has fixed one within half an hour of me raising the issue.”
“A bit buggy: I have had saves just crash straight after loading, although the developer has fixed one within half an hour of me raising the issue.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game has been criticized for lacking replayability, as it is viewed as a mere re-skin of the developer's previous titles, offering little in terms of new content or engaging gameplay. Players feel it fails to provide any significant value or enjoyment that would encourage repeated play.
