Gladiator School
- November 9, 2017
- Raptor Claw Games
- 10h median play time
Get on Steam"Gladiator School" is a combat-focused, action strategy game where players manage their own gladiator school in ancient Rome. Train gladiators, manage resources, and engage in intense battles to rise through the ranks and earn fame and fortune. With a variety of enemies, weapons, and arenas, players must balance strategy and tactics to ensure their gladiators' survival and success.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a fun and engaging simulation of managing a gladiator school, providing many hours of gameplay.
- Frequent updates and fixes have improved the game over time, making it more enjoyable.
- The concept of building and training gladiators is addictive and satisfying, appealing to fans of management games.
- The game suffers from repetitive gameplay and a lack of depth, leading to a grind after the initial excitement.
- There are numerous bugs and design flaws that hinder the overall experience, including issues with the user interface and game mechanics.
- The recent updates have stripped away features that made the game unique, leading to disappointment among long-time players.
- graphics13 mentions
- 23 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with some players criticizing the visuals as poor and unpolished, while others appreciate the colorful art style and smooth gameplay. Many users suggest that graphics are not the primary focus of the game, indicating that enjoyment can be found despite visual shortcomings. Overall, there is a consensus that improvements in graphics would enhance the experience, but the game's fun factor remains intact for those who prioritize gameplay over visuals.
“What a fun game! I enjoyed and am still enjoying the colorful graphics and smooth play. No glitches as far as I have seen. Well done, a gladiatorial gem!”
“If you don't care about any graphics, just go and try the game immediately.”
“Graphics: you're not buying it for the graphics.”
“This game is quite the mess; the visuals are terrible, the music is boring along with the sound effects, and the game has its fair share of bugs which should've been dealt with before its full release.”
“This new change in both art style and overall gameplay has drastically hurt how polished this already unpolished game looks.”
“Art style feels worse.”
- gameplay13 mentions
- 23 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with players noting enjoyment despite significant bugs and a lack of polish. Many criticize the repetitive and slow mechanics, as well as the limited variety in gameplay, which detracts from the overall experience. While some improvements have been made, the game still feels like a reskinned version of a previous title, leaving players wanting more depth and challenge.
“It was fine figuring some of the mechanics out, but it's not very obvious, like that you have to assign a gladiator to the bed.”
“The gameplay isn't particularly challenging, and there's not a lot of variety to what you're doing, and the amount of time you spend just watching the game play out as you grind through the objectives is way too long.”
“[updated] So the devs finally updated it; you can tell it's the boxing game reskinned. The fighting mechanics are weird but better.”
“Instead of fixing the broken mechanics and polishing the game, the devs just copied Boxing School.”
“Fun for a time, extremely slow and repetitive gameplay.”
“No updates, broken gameplay, waste of money.”
- story9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game's story is polarizing; some players appreciate its epic elements and engaging themes, while others criticize it for lacking a coherent narrative and unfinished content, with many NPC dialogues referencing features that are no longer present. Overall, the storytelling experience appears inconsistent and incomplete.
“Epic story.”
“I like the grinding and the story and the gladiator style.”
“Like playing Temple Runners for the story.”
“This game has no story.”
“The storyline isn't finished, and a lot of the NPC text refers to features that either haven't been implemented or have been deleted in beta.”
“Like playing Temple Run for the story.”
- grinding8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- -12 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
Players report that the game involves significant grinding, often feeling tedious and time-consuming, with some likening it to a "grinding simulator." While some enjoy the grind alongside the story and gameplay, others find it excessively slow, leading to frustration, especially due to existing bugs that hinder progress.
“There's a lot of grinding involved, but it feels rewarding.”
“You'll need a second life for all the grinding, but it's worth it for the progression.”
“Grinding can be intense, but it adds depth to the gameplay experience.”
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“It's one of those games I mentally categorize as a grinding simulator.”
“Actually playing the game is slow and grindy.”
- replayability5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- -20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The game is noted for its high replayability, particularly in multiplayer modes, with many users highlighting its infinite replay potential. Reviews emphasize the game's engaging content, depth, and ongoing updates that enhance the overall experience, making it appealing for repeated playthroughs.
“The game is infinitely replayable, offering a fresh experience every time you dive back in.”
“With its engaging multiplayer modes, the replayability factor is off the charts!”
“I find myself coming back to this game again and again; it's truly infinitely replayable.”
“The game lacks meaningful content to encourage replayability, making it feel repetitive after just a few playthroughs.”
“Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to return, as the side quests feel uninspired and lack depth.”
“While the initial experience is enjoyable, the lack of varied gameplay mechanics means that replaying the game feels more like a chore than a choice.”
- music3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The music in the game has been criticized as boring and uninspired, contributing to an overall negative experience alongside poor visuals and numerous bugs.
“This game is quite the mess; the visuals are terrible, the music is boring along with the sound effects, and the game has its fair share of bugs which should've been dealt with before its full release.”
- stability3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
Overall, players have mixed feelings about the game's stability; while some report a smooth experience with no glitches, others highlight persistent bugs that detract from the enjoyment. Despite these issues, many still consider the game a worthwhile purchase.
“What a fun game! I enjoyed and am still enjoying the colorful graphics and smooth gameplay. No glitches as far as I have seen. Well done, a gladiatorial gem!”
“The game runs incredibly smoothly, with no crashes or bugs to disrupt the experience. It's a testament to the developers' commitment to stability.”
“I've played for hours without any issues. The stability of the game really enhances the overall enjoyment and immersion.”
“It is too buggy at the moment and not enough tutorials and explanations for the price to be justified.”
“There are still bugs and glitches, but I'd say it's a good buy.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players consistently highlight the humor in the game as a standout feature, noting that it adds to the overall enjoyment and satisfaction of gameplay. The lighthearted and funny elements contribute significantly to the experience, making it a memorable and entertaining choice.
“This game is so easy to understand but at the same time so satisfying because you can do whatever you want and train them however you want. The best part is the humor in this game; it totally makes me laugh every time I play it! <3”
“What would our review be without some humor.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that the game's monetization strategy is perceived as a cash grab, with many players feeling that it prioritizes profit over quality, resulting in an unfinished product.
“The game feels like a cash grab, with many features left unfinished.”
“The monetization strategy is aggressive and detracts from the overall experience.”
“It's frustrating to see so many paywalls in a game that could have been great without them.”
