Gladia
- March 12, 2022
- Whoisthis
Get on SteamYou are a slave, You have to do whatever your owner says, because if you don't, you could face severe punishment or even be executed. As you fight, you will see; Your enemies have weak spots. You can even split them in half by hitting these weak spots. Splitting someone in two is so cool, don't forget that! Your goal is to survive and regain your freedom. You decide what your adventure will be! …
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game has a unique concept that appeals to history enthusiasts looking for action in an ancient setting.
- The gore mechanics, including decapitations and visible injuries, add a level of excitement to the combat.
- The combat can be addictive, with various weapons and enemy interactions that create entertaining scenarios.
- The graphics and overall execution are severely lacking, making the game feel unfinished and buggy.
- The combat system is poorly designed, leading to frustrating gameplay with issues like hit detection and AI behavior.
- There is a lack of historical accuracy and depth in the story, which diminishes the potential of the game's concept.
- story4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The story in Gladia is criticized for its minimal depth and reliance on sexual themes as the main motivator, which detracts from the overall experience. Additionally, players have reported issues such as infinite story progression and bugs that disrupt gameplay, further diminishing the narrative's impact.
“The story seems to be infinite, perhaps also a bug with no enemy coming happened once.”
“Gladia would be a good game if not for the graphics, gameplay, and what little story there is.”
“This lack of accuracy also hinders the game because the subject matter could, if done properly, add to the whole experience of the story which really relies on sex as the main motivator.”
“This could have easily been added to the story to flesh out the action and provide a change of scenery from the arena.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay of Gladia is criticized for its lack of historical accuracy and failure to effectively implement its core mechanic, arena combat, which diminishes the overall experience. Users feel that these shortcomings significantly detract from the game's potential.
“There is a lack of historical accuracy, and the game cannot follow through with even the most basic mechanics, particularly in the arena combat, which has the strongest appeal.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, including frequent bugs, long loading screens, and unskippable cutscenes. Players have reported frustrating interactions, such as poor detection and progression freezes, which detract from the overall experience.
“For starters, it's buggy.”
“Looks promising with a few nice areas, but the cutscenes are not skippable, loading screens are lengthy and annoying, and sometimes the game freezes progression. After winning my first fight, I was thrown in jail, and the interaction detection is poor. I could hardly take any weapon, and there was a key on the table in jail that I could not pick up. Nobody came to let me out of prison.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of Gladia are criticized as a significant drawback, with some users suggesting that they detract from the overall gaming experience.
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Many users feel that the absence of a multiplayer feature significantly diminishes the game's replayability, suggesting that such an addition could enhance the overall experience and encourage repeated play.
“There is also a lack of a multiplayer feature, which I think would really enhance the replay value of the game.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The music in the game is limited to just a few tracks, with users expressing strong dissatisfaction regarding their quality.
“The soundtrack consists of only 3 or 4 songs, and they are terrible!”
“The music is repetitive and lacks variety, making it boring to listen to.”
“The audio quality of the tracks is poor, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is derived from the chaotic interactions between enemies, such as friendly fire incidents where they inadvertently harm their own units. Players find this mix of unintended consequences and tactical opportunities amusing, as it adds a layer of comedic strategy to combat scenarios.
“Enemies often friendly fire their own units, which can lead to some hilarious moments as they stab and roll into each other. It's a bit funny and can even be used as a tactic to get enemies close together to hit one another.”
“The game's humor shines through in the unexpected ways enemies interact, often leading to comical situations that keep you laughing.”
“I love how the game incorporates humor into its mechanics, like when enemies accidentally take each other out. It adds a lighthearted touch to the gameplay.”
