Elysium: Blood Games

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In "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.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

Reviews

52%

Audience ScoreBased on 46 reviews

story1 positive mentions

stability1 negative mentions

The game offers a unique concept of managing a gladiator stable, which can be engaging and fun for players who enjoy character development and strategy.
The developer is responsive to feedback and regularly updates the game, showing commitment to improving the player experience.
At its low price point, the game provides good value for casual gameplay, allowing players to enjoy a gladiatorial management experience without a significant investment.

The game suffers from a lack of clear tutorials and explanations, making it difficult for new players to understand the mechanics and gameplay.
Many players find the combat system to be overly reliant on random number generation (RNG), leading to frustrating and unpredictable outcomes that diminish the sense of control.
The graphics and overall presentation are considered subpar, with some reviews describing it as looking like a low-quality project, which detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.

story
6 mentions
17 % positive mentions
83 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The story emphasizes resilience and the unpredictability of life, highlighting the importance of perseverance in the face of adversity. Players engage in strategic decision-making, training characters and managing resources to navigate challenges, which adds depth to the narrative experience. However, some reviewers feel that the story lacks depth and may not sustain interest without additional content.
- “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.”
- “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.”
- “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.”
- “Long story:”
graphics
6 mentions
33 % positive mentions
67 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have been criticized for lacking a coherent art style, appearing as if they were hastily assembled from various sources. While the artwork itself is not deemed bad, the overall visual presentation is considered subpar, making it less appealing for those seeking a graphically impressive experience. However, players who prioritize gameplay over visuals, particularly in management sims or historical genres, may still find enjoyment in the game.
- “If you're looking for a graphical game, this isn't it, though the artwork used in the game isn't bad.”
- “If you like management sims, Roman-style genres/history and aren't fussed about graphics, there's lots to like about this game.”
- “Graphics and audio, good god... I felt like I was playing Baldur's Gate using only open source elements.”
- “No coherent art style; it looks like it was made with whatever the developers 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.”
- “There are no graphics, but I have a dinosaur PC, so this is a good thing for me because I can actually run it.”
gameplay
5 mentions
20 % positive mentions
60 % neutral mentions
20 % negative mentions
The gameplay is primarily focused on fighting, but it lacks excitement and depth, often feeling like a monotonous experience of watching numbers decrease. Players find the mechanics confusing due to insufficient instructions and a poor user interface, leading to a frustrating experience. Additionally, the limited visual representation of fighters detracts from immersion, although it does not directly impact gameplay.
- “A minor negative of the game would be the limited pictures of the fighters; they are just 3D headshots that are reused a lot, so I would have liked to see full views of the fighters instead, but this doesn't affect gameplay in any way.”
- “The shallow gameplay sometimes seems utterly random with incomplete descriptions of many elements.”
- “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.”
music
3 mentions
33 % positive mentions
33 % neutral mentions
33 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it relaxing and enjoyable, while others criticize it as low-quality and lacking in engagement. Many users suggest that the audio is a weak point, but recommend supplementing the experience with external music for a better atmosphere.
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- “It looks crappy with shoddy music and no enjoyment factor.”
optimization
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
100 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Overall, the optimization of the game is generally well-received, with users noting some imbalances but praising its price-to-performance ratio as exemplary within its genre.
- “Some imbalances caught my eye, but in terms of price performance, it is a production that can be considered an example of its kind.”
- “Some imbalances caught my eye, but in terms of price performance, it is a production that can be considered an example of its kind.”
stability
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game has been reported to have some stability issues, including occasional crashes when loading saved games. However, the developer is responsive and has quickly addressed certain bugs, indicating a commitment to improving stability.
- “A bit buggy: I have had saves crash immediately after loading, although the developer fixed one issue within half an hour of me reporting it.”
- “The game frequently crashes, making it difficult to enjoy the experience.”
- “I've encountered numerous stability issues, including random freezes and unexpected shutdowns.”
replayability
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game has been criticized for lacking replayability, as it is seen as a mere re-skin of the developer's previous titles, offering little in terms of new content or engaging gameplay.