Gladiator: about to die

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Gladiator: about to die is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Pabstein Games and was released on November 25, 2021. It received neutral reviews from players.

Disclaimer: As there sometimes seemed to be a different expectation: This is not a AAA game. I'm a solo indie developer who only works on the game in my spare time. The emperor announced bread and circuses Experience the bloody business of gladiator fights from different persepectives. On the one hand manage the fate of your very own gladiator arena and on the other hand fight your way up from a…

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Audience ScoreBased on 21 reviews

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game has a great setup and offers a lot of fun for true enthusiasts.
Combat animations are quite good, and the game has potential with its unique mechanics.
The historical setting is well-implemented, and the models and armor are well-made.

The game is still very buggy and feels more like an alpha than an early access title.
Mechanics are not thoroughly explained, leading to a boring and repetitive experience.
There are significant issues with the AI, menus, and overall clunkiness, making it hard to navigate.

gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Gameplay mechanics are not fully explained, but players can learn through experience, which adds to the charm. The combat mechanics are generally well-received, considered "cult" by many fans, though they require further refinement, especially for an early access title. Overall, while there is potential, improvements are needed to enhance the gameplay experience.
- “But I really liked the implementation of some mechanics that can be made even better.”
- “Not bad combat mechanics (for an early access game), but it needs to be worked on.”
- “The mechanics aren't thoroughly explained, but you can figure a lot out by just playing it, I guess.”
- “I really liked the implementation of some mechanics that can be made even better.”
- “I consider the combat mechanics in these games to be cult, which is why thousands of players fell in love with these projects.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is reported to be somewhat buggy, which is typical for early access titles. Users acknowledge these issues as expected during this development phase.
- “Still a little buggy, but it's to be expected with early access.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The reviews indicate uncertainty regarding the implementation of certain features, such as animal fights, chariot races, and theatre performances, suggesting that the game's optimization may not fully support these elements. Overall, players seem to feel that the optimization could be improved to enhance the experience of these activities.