Gladio
- September 20, 2018
- 4188 Studios
Get on Steam"Gladio" is an action-packed game featuring intense combat with 5 enemy types across 3 distinct levels. Players must balance aggression and efficiency to maintain their health, which is both a resource and a reward. Advanced movement capabilities allow players to navigate the environment and gain an edge in battle.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game has a satisfying gore mechanic and unique fighting system that can be fun and engaging.
- The combat is smooth and more in-depth after the 2.0 update, with new enemy types and customization options.
- For its low price, the game offers a decent amount of entertainment and has potential for further development.
- The 2.0 update stripped away many features from the original game, leading to a less interesting combat system and repetitive gameplay.
- There are significant technical issues, including unresponsive controls and problems with saving settings.
- The game feels abandoned by the developers, with a dead development cycle and lack of updates, leaving players frustrated.
- gameplay7 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The gameplay features a steep initial difficulty curve that may frustrate players as they learn the mechanics, which some find lacking in nuance. However, the overall experience is smooth and enjoyable, especially with recent updates that enhance customization options and introduce a satisfying gore mechanic. Despite some delayed mechanics, players can still find fun in the game if they are willing to overlook these issues.
“The gameplay is smooth and pleasing to play.”
“The latest updates seem to have made gameplay smoother and better, but the best part is you can now customize how much armor you want to have and your enemies have.”
“Gladio has a satisfying gore mechanic and unique fighting system.”
“The difficulty curve starts high; you have to waste a few minutes dying before you even begin to understand the mechanics.”
“I could see this game being interesting if there was some nuance to the gameplay.”
“That being said, the mechanics are delayed and most of the time don't work.”
- optimization5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
Overall, while the game's combat is praised for its smoothness and depth, players have reported issues with optimization, including clunky controls, stuttering, and problems with character movement and attack fluidity. Despite these concerns, the developer is actively engaging with the community to improve the game.
“The combat is smooth and more in-depth; performance is great, and the developer is working with the community to add to the game!”
“If this was more optimized, I would play this game much more often.”
“My only issue is that it's a little unoptimized.”
“If this was more optimized, I would play this game much, much more often.”
“My biggest problem was with kicks not connecting, random character movement, difficulty in making fluid attacks or even attacking, and the stuttering.”
- music2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game lacks a built-in soundtrack, prompting players to add their own music to enhance the experience. This customization allows for a more engaging and adrenaline-fueled gameplay session, particularly during challenging moments.
“Add some bounce or whatever music floats your boat, and you are in for half an hour of adrenaline while trying to crack that level 3 armor.”
“The game has no soundtrack, which makes the experience feel empty and lacking in atmosphere.”
“Without any music, the gameplay can feel monotonous and less engaging over time.”
“The absence of a soundtrack really detracts from the overall immersion and excitement of the game.”
