Gladiator Manager

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Gladiator Manager is a single player strategy game. It received positive reviews from players.

Level up, fight, and sabotage to rule Rome’s arenas.

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Strategy

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Single-Player

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86%

Audience ScoreBased on 2,233 reviews

monetization77 positive mentions

grinding21 negative mentions

The game is engaging and addictive, with a lot of depth and replayability.
No ads and a fair monetization system that allows players to earn gems through achievements.
The developer is responsive and actively updates the game, improving the overall experience.

The game can be punishingly difficult, with random events leading to the loss of gladiators and resources.
Some mechanics, like the intrigue and rebellion systems, feel unbalanced and can lead to frustrating gameplay.
There are bugs that can disrupt gameplay, such as issues with gladiators disappearing or not being able to access certain features.

monetization
145 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
53%
10%
37%
The monetization model of the game is generally well-received, with many players appreciating the absence of intrusive ads and the option to earn in-game currency through achievements rather than mandatory purchases. While some items are locked behind a paywall, players feel that the game allows for a fulfilling experience without spending money, making it a refreshing alternative to typical mobile games that rely heavily on ads and microtransactions. Overall, the game is praised for its fair monetization approach, allowing players to enjoy the content without feeling pressured to spend.
- “No ads, no paywalls, all the blood and sand you need.”
- “The game has in-app purchases, but you can earn most of what you would need or want to have through just playing the game, and it's not a slog to do it either.”
- “Amazing game with no ads and a good difficulty.”
- “Monetization is predatory though; if you want to unlock everything, even if you complete all the achievements, you still need multiple purchases to unlock everything that they locked behind the paywall.”
- “The balance of the game is very poor, making it almost impossible to advance through the game even after purchasing all the upgrades with in-app purchases.”
- “Forced to pay 16 bucks to unlock all the content even after completing all the mini-games; there should be an option to earn gems by watching ads, but there is not.”
gameplay
142 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
48%
8%
The gameplay of the game is generally praised for its depth, addictive mechanics, and engaging loop, offering a variety of activities and strategies for players to explore. However, many users express frustration with certain mechanics, such as unclear explanations, punishing RNG, and a lack of content in the late game, which can lead to repetitiveness and a feeling of being overwhelmed. Overall, while the game has solid foundations and enjoyable elements, improvements in clarity and balance are suggested to enhance the overall experience.
- “It's hard to get into at first, but once you learn the mechanics (and RNG is kind), it flows well.”
- “The gameplay loop is smooth and engaging.”
- “The more you play, the more content you get to experience, and who doesn't love that kind of gameplay loop.”
- “The gameplay loop is pure frustration.”
- “Poor graphics, poor sound, gameplay is boring and repetitive, skills tree is random and annoying, gladiator combat is random and purely down to the luck of the draw.”
- “Frustrating, broken mechanics, complete and utter waste of time to try.”
story
66 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
65%
5%
The game's story is generally well-received, with players appreciating the writing and adventure elements, but many express a desire for more depth, side quests, and varied storylines to enhance the experience. While the core narrative is engaging, some users feel it becomes repetitive and lacks sufficient endgame content, leading to a sense of incompleteness. Overall, there is a strong call for additional quests, character backstories, and emergent storytelling features to fully realize the game's potential.
- “I really enjoy the story writing and the adventure side quests.”
- “This game has a very nice story line, it flows well with those gladiator days and I'm glad I found this game.”
- “The storytelling is done well.”
- “No story, no end game, no goals.”
- “Great game, but about 5/6 of the game is just doing nothing and waiting until the end of the game to come because there's no more quests or plot.”
- “I love the game and concept and has a huge storyline but I'm using Android and the text after the weeks do not scroll down and I only guess what it is based on the given text above.”
graphics
51 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
35%
57%
8%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the charming pixel art style and overall aesthetic, while others criticize the visuals as rudimentary or outdated. Some users express a desire for improvements, suggesting that enhanced graphics could elevate the gaming experience further. Overall, the visuals are seen as a blend of appealing simplicity and a need for modernization.
- “The graphics are amazing.”
- “Love the graphics and smoothness of gameplay.”
- “I love the update on the graphics and love the added info on everything.”
- “Graphics might need a small overhaul to make things better.”
- “Poor graphics, poor sound, gameplay is boring and repetitive, skills tree is random and annoying, gladiator combat is random and purely down to the luck of the draw.”
- “Nice idea but the graphics are so poor it is distracting.”
replayability
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
56%
32%
12%
The game is praised for its high replayability, with features like ascensions, diverse strategies, and a variety of content that keep players engaged. Users appreciate the absence of ads and paywalls, which enhances the experience, although some note that it can become repetitive over time. Overall, the combination of addictive gameplay and continuous updates contributes to its strong replay value.
- “Really fun game, there's been somewhat frequent updates, there's plenty of ascensions for replayability, overall just a 10/10.”
- “Great game, tons of replayability.”
- “Absolutely marvelous this game offers diverse builds and options and has tons of replayability and the best part is the strategy so overhaul it is a great game it's offline so you don't need internet, doesn't have any ads and it's very fun all in all this game deserves support and praises cause it's a great game with great people.”
- “Fun to play with different strategies and replayable until nightmare 15 (few hours per ascension).”
- “I love this game, simple, replayable, random.”
- “Love this game but becomes quite repetitive after a while; would love to see more aspects to keep it more playable.”
grinding
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be significant, with many noting it can be tedious and repetitive, especially in late-game scenarios. While some appreciate the lack of ads and paywalls, they express a desire for more streamlined mechanics, such as auto-leveling and easier gear management. Overall, the grinding is seen as a core part of the experience, with mixed feelings about its execution and the potential for frustration.
- “I'm quite picky with the mobile games I play because usually, most of them are either laced with ads and/or just filled with pointless grinding.”
- “My only complaint is bosses on higher ascension need a lot of grinding (manticore) and late game gameplay is very repetitive.”
- “At first I enjoyed the game, but in the end, when I paid for the extension like the weapon ascension, I was disappointed because it was a pretty useless extension and it is just a repetitive grinding game.”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
40%
30%
The music in the game receives mixed feedback; while some players praise the soundtracks as amazing and fitting, others express disappointment over the lack of sound effects and background music during gameplay. Many users suggest that adding more dynamic audio elements, such as cheering crowds and thematic music, would enhance the overall experience. Overall, the music is appreciated but seen as an area needing improvement to elevate the game's potential.
- “Phenomenal game, I can play for 5 minutes or 5 hours easily - the music is on point, and the pixel art is great.”
- “I didn't even realize I had spent hours playing this game; the music feels great too!”
- “Love the game but hope you can add background music and while we're battling, there must be someone cheering for blood and entertainment.”
- “Really like this game, would have been five stars, but there are no sound effects or music. I'm not sure if it's just my phone or if it hasn't been added to the game. I would like to hear crowd cheering or swords clashing, and some old-fashioned music on the main screen. Then it would be an easy five stars for me.”
- “You can mute the music, but not the jarringly loud sound effects.”
- “Love the game, but I hope you can add background music. While we're battling, there should be someone cheering for blood and entertainment, along with more random events and icons for our gladiator.”
stability
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The stability of the game has been criticized due to frequent glitches and bugs, particularly during rebellion management, which causes the game to freeze or become unresponsive. Players have reported issues across multiple devices, indicating that these problems significantly hinder gameplay enjoyment. While the game has potential, the current stability issues need urgent attention for an improved experience.
- “I actually enjoyed the game until the latest update. Now, whenever I go to quell rebellions, it gets stuck on screen after the fight. I've paid and opened more slots to test out the game, and there's definitely a bug somewhere. I can get pretty far in the game by ignoring rebellion uprisings and not sending anyone to quell them. Once the bug is fixed, I'll put my rating back up to five stars. Update: I've downloaded this game on 2 phones (iOS and Android) and also on 2 tablets, and every time I try to put down a rebellion and send off my leader and slaves, it glitches.”
- “But there are some bugs and glitches, like I can't individually select which gladiator does what kind of training anymore.”
- “I love this game, but I can no longer put down rebellions, or it freezes when I engage the rebels.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is frequently praised for its cleverness and wit, with players finding it both hilarious and endearingly petty. The developer's personality shines through, adding to the overall comedic experience, and specific quests provide amusing scenarios that enhance the game's charm.
- “That's hilariously petty.”
- “It's actually hilarious.”
- “The developer is really cool and funny.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its detailed and engaging environment, creating a deep and immersive experience for players.
- “A very detailed, engaging, and atmospheric game.”
- “Atmospheric and deep.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
300%
Reviewers express a desire for ongoing content and updates beyond just fixes and optimizations, indicating that while the game may function adequately, there is a need for more substantial enhancements and narrative development to improve the overall experience.
- “The game continually evolves with more content and updates, not just fixes and optimizations, which keeps the experience fresh.”
- “The optimization efforts have significantly improved performance, making gameplay smoother and more enjoyable.”
- “I appreciate the regular updates that enhance both the gameplay and the overall experience, showing a commitment to continuous improvement.”
- “The game desperately needs better optimization; it's frustrating to experience constant lag and frame drops.”
- “I was really excited to play, but the optimization issues make it nearly unplayable on my system.”
- “The lack of optimization is disappointing, as it detracts from the overall experience and enjoyment of the game.”