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Gladiator Guild Manager: Prologue

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92%Game Brain Score
gameplay, graphics
monetization, story
92% User Score Based on 541 reviews

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Gladiator Guild Manager: Prologue is a single player strategy game. It was developed by Entertainment Forge and was released on August 27, 2020. It received very positive reviews from players.

Gladiator Guild Manager is a game about building your guild, buying, developing and equipping units, figuring out tactics in different arenas against various opponents and becoming the most powerful gladiator guild in this epic fantasy world. Features: Each gladiator has Strengths, Weaknesses, Unique Behaviours, and Abilities. Each battle let's you choose a team of several units. Figure out…

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92%
Audience ScoreBased on 541 reviews
gameplay26 positive mentions
monetization11 negative mentions

  • The prologue is a free introduction that allows players to test the game before committing to the full version.
  • The game features fast-paced action with easy-to-grasp mechanics and depth, making it enjoyable for both casual and strategic players.
  • The art style and music are well-received, contributing to an engaging atmosphere.
  • The prologue is very short, leading to concerns about the overall content and replayability of the full game.
  • Some players feel that the game lacks depth and strategy, with certain classes being overpowered and others underwhelming.
  • There are bugs and balance issues that need to be addressed, such as AI behavior and unit effectiveness in combat.
  • gameplay
    61 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of Gladiator Guild Manager is characterized by its simplicity and mobile app-like mechanics, offering a casual experience that may appeal to players looking for a relaxing time. While the prologue showcases basic management and auto-battler elements, many reviewers noted a lack of depth and engagement, with repetitive gameplay and limited strategic options. However, there is potential for improvement, as players expressed interest in more complex mechanics and content in future updates.

    • “This project has very good potential, relaxing and quite interesting gameplay, which can be made even better!”
    • “The gameplay loop is strategic, requiring you to recruit and train gladiators of varied abilities.”
    • “With a great art style, fun battle mechanics, and a solid management system, this game checks all the boxes I was searching for in a game like this.”
    • “Gladiator guild manager is 'I can't believe it's not a mobile app', a basic iPhone screen tapper where you pretend to manage a 'gladiator guild'. Despite the mobile app interface and tier gameplay, it's surprising to see it's not on the mobile app stores where it belongs.”
    • “It looks like a cheap clone of mobile 'idle RPG' games, with the same boring and repetitive gameplay - you move through the map one by one grinding 'battles'.”
    • “Yes, there will be more content... but the gameplay - or lack thereof - isn't likely to change at all.”
  • graphics
    32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game have received widespread praise for their charming, stylized art style and smooth animations, reminiscent of both classic flash games and modern aesthetics. Players appreciate the detailed visuals and fluid combat mechanics, which enhance the overall gameplay experience. However, some users noted technical issues with display settings that detracted from their enjoyment.

    • “The art aesthetic is cool-cartoony and looks fantastic and loaded with detail.”
    • “I absolutely love the art style of this game.”
    • “This game was unexpectedly good, the art style is great, the animations are refined and the music was really fitting and it's pretty easy to get into.”
    • “And the art style is an unabashed ripoff of Kingdom Defense.”
    • “I'm extremely irritated that this game starts by pulling up a menu asking me to size the display, choose graphics settings, and decide if I want it windowed or not, only to immediately fullscreen the game and ignore all of my choices with no in-game menu to change the window back or control visuals.”
    • “The art style is reminiscent of flash games (in a good way), but units are well animated so no worries.”
  • music
    17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players praising the catchy main menu soundtrack and atmospheric compositions that enhance the overall experience. However, some users noted that the music can become repetitive and annoying after a short period, suggesting a need for more variety. Overall, while the soundtrack is generally well-received, there are calls for improvements to maintain its appeal throughout gameplay.

    • “That main menu soundtrack is really catchy!”
    • “The music with the choir in the menu is kickass and very atmospheric.”
    • “This game was unexpectedly good, the art style is great, the animations are refined and the music was really fitting and it's pretty easy to get into.”
    • “Music/sound doesn't stay at chosen value.”
    • “The music becomes kinda annoying after a while, maybe more options.”
    • “- music becomes annoying after 5 minutes”
  • monetization
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization aspect of "Gladiator Guild Manager" is criticized for being misleading, as it is essentially an advertisement rather than a full game. Users express frustration over the practice of publishing demos and ads as standalone titles, which detracts from genuine games and misleads consumers into spending money on what is essentially promotional content. Overall, the monetization strategy is viewed as exploitative and detrimental to the gaming community.

    • “I was pleasantly surprised to find that the monetization model is fair and not overly aggressive.”
    • “The game offers plenty of free content, and the optional purchases feel like they enhance the experience rather than being necessary.”
    • “I appreciate that the developers provide a balanced approach to monetization, allowing players to enjoy the game without feeling pressured to spend money.”
    • “If you enjoy advertisements, you can consume them for free on the web or on YouTube without needing to add them to your game library, download them, and then launch the advertising.”
    • “While it might seem like an innocuous mistake, publishing demos and advertisements as if they are full games is misleading and in some ways harmful.”
    • “It's impossible for me to recommend this incorrectly published advertising spam to gamers; you deserve better than adverts.”
  • story
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The reviews indicate a significant lack of narrative depth in the game, with players noting that the experience primarily revolves around repetitive arena battles without a cohesive story or engaging encounters. While the prologue offers some fun, many users express a desire for a more developed storyline, greater gladiator variety, and additional gameplay features that could enhance the overall experience. Overall, the game is seen as having potential, but it currently falls short in delivering a compelling story.

    • “Its definitely worth giving the prologue a try and having a bit of fun with it; however, come the release of the full game, I would expect much more in terms of gladiator variety, upgradability, storyline, PvP, and PvE features.”
    • “A 'story mode', a few miscellaneous activities, or a way to earn materials and gold without fighting (like a tavern for gold, a carpenter for wood, and so on...) would be nice, but I don't feel like asking too much since it's an early release.”
    • “- Good potential for a story-based quest or campaign.”
    • “There did not seem to be a story in the prologue other than finishing the 3 arenas and reaching the end of the demo.”
    • “This game visually is great but there is no story; you just need to hire gladiators and fight in arenas, so it's boring without a story in my opinion.”
    • “The main complaints with the prologue would be that there's no real sense of story and the gladiator market is sorely lacking in depth and variety.”
  • replayability
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game's replayability is viewed as a mixed bag; while some players appreciate its fun and accessible gameplay with extensive options, others find the mechanics lacking depth, leading to limited replay value. Many reviewers express hope that future updates will enhance replayability through additional features and content. Despite its current limitations, some players still find enough enjoyment to warrant multiple playthroughs.

    • “Fun and easy to play, with just enough difficulty to be replayable.”
    • “Great shell of what can and maybe become a great game with high replay value.”
    • “If it were $15-20, I would say it's probably not worth it as the game offers low replayability or complexity.”
    • “My advice for the game devs would be to add a tutorial for complete newbies like me, and a few other features; like a better shop with cards that level up with you, replayable arenas, and more characters. Perhaps a rarity level system would be a good addition, since some characters have different names and stats, yet they share the same skins and are more expensive, despite being weaker than their cheaper counterparts at times.”
    • “I went in thinking there's not much to do since it's only a prologue of what's to come, but there's actually a lot of replayability packed in this little game.”
  • grinding
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and repetitive, often comparing it to low-quality mobile idle RPGs. While some appreciate the potential for strategic grinding to level up teams, many feel that the lack of engaging mechanics and preset formations makes the experience boring over time. Suggestions for improvement include allowing players to redo arenas freely or implementing a subscription model to enhance the grinding experience.

    • “Get boring after some time because it is too simple right now, and there is no preset formation, which makes it tedious to put all the gladiators down every time.”
    • “It looks like a cheap clone of mobile 'idle RPG' games, with the same boring and repetitive gameplay - you move through the map one by one grinding 'battles'.”
    • “It gets tedious extremely quickly.”
  • stability
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability is a significant concern, with multiple users reporting various bugs and glitches that detract from the overall experience. Issues have been noted particularly with character classes like necromancers and priests, which can feel underpowered and problematic during gameplay. While some aspects of the game are visually appealing, the persistent bugs have led many players to hesitate in recommending it.

    • “I do not recommend playing this game though as it's very buggy.”
    • “I want to like and buy this game, but I've encountered some glitches or bugs during the prologue that ruin the experience and my decision to buy.”
    • “This game is enjoyable, but at the time of review, it was still buggy.”
  • humor
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is described as surprisingly engaging, with players finding it both funny and addictive despite initial doubts. While some elements may feel slow or pointless, the comedic aspects, particularly in battle scenarios, contribute to an enjoyable experience. Overall, the humor adds a lighthearted charm that enhances gameplay.

    • “Surprisingly hard and funny!”
    • “This is one very funny battle simulator, and just when you start to feel powerful, that other crew with a level xx in it comes along and wipes you off the board.”
    • “When I saw the images from the game for the first time, I didn't have many hopes for it, but when I started playing, I became a little addicted to it. It's funny to play and easy.”
  • atmosphere
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, particularly for its impressive music and choir in the menu, which contributes significantly to the overall immersive experience. Users consistently describe the atmosphere as enjoyable and engaging.

    • “The music with the choir in the menu is kickass and very atmospheric.”
  • optimization
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The optimization of the game is criticized for having minimal variance in the stats and costs of individual units, resulting in negligible impact on their performance.

    • “The optimization of unit stats and costs is well-balanced, ensuring that no single unit significantly outperforms the others.”
    • “The game features a streamlined optimization system that allows for efficient resource management and strategic planning.”
    • “I appreciate how the optimization mechanics encourage players to experiment with different unit combinations without feeling penalized.”
    • “There is little variance between the stats (and cost) of each individual unit, and this is too small to have any noticeable effect on their performance.”
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Gladiator Guild Manager: Prologue is a strategy game.

Gladiator Guild Manager: Prologue is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 1 hours playing Gladiator Guild Manager: Prologue.

Gladiator Guild Manager: Prologue was released on August 27, 2020.

Gladiator Guild Manager: Prologue was developed by Entertainment Forge.

Gladiator Guild Manager: Prologue has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its monetization.

Gladiator Guild Manager: Prologue is a single player game.

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