Gladio and Glory

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Gladio and Glory is a single player and multiplayer hack and slash game. It was developed by Adi Zhavo and was released on March 16, 2021. It received very positive reviews from players.

Gladio and Glory is a free arena based, beat'em up where you upgrade and customise your gladiator. The gameplay is based on physics simulations where every battle feels fun, fresh and will truly challenge your skills and tactics.

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Audience ScoreBased on 2,773 reviews

humor180 positive mentions

stability61 negative mentions

The game is incredibly fun and chaotic, especially when playing with friends.
The ragdoll physics and dismemberment mechanics add a humorous and entertaining element to the gameplay.
It's free to play, making it accessible for everyone to enjoy without any financial commitment.

The controls and camera angles can be frustrating and unresponsive, making gameplay challenging.
There are numerous bugs and glitches that can disrupt the experience, especially in multiplayer mode.
The difficulty spikes in certain levels, particularly against animal enemies, can feel unfair and frustrating.

humor
180 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in this game is widely praised, with players highlighting its goofy ragdoll physics, funny bugs, and absurd combat scenarios that lead to hilarious moments, especially when playing with friends. Many reviews note that the game's janky mechanics contribute to its charm, making it a fun and entertaining experience, often resulting in laughter and memorable gameplay. Overall, it is considered a standout for its comedic elements, making it a great choice for those seeking a lighthearted gaming experience.
- “For a solo dev, this game is amazing! It's goofy as hell, and my mates and I played it a couple of times and were laughing the whole time.”
- “The ragdoll physics are hilarious to say the least. The large roster of wiggly enemies that charge after you, muttering generic sound effects and phrases, just distracts you and throws your game off, not to mention the impressive amount of actual content packed into this little free-to-play silly thing.”
- “This game is absolutely hilarious. Winning a fight after having one of your legs chopped off a few minutes prior is hilarious, and there has clearly already been a lot of work on immersion.”
gameplay
113 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
34%
55%
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The gameplay is generally praised for its fun and engaging mechanics, offering a unique blend of chaotic combat and humorous physics that keeps players entertained. However, many reviews highlight issues such as repetitive animations, buggy controls, and a lack of depth in certain areas, suggesting that while the core gameplay is enjoyable, it requires further refinement and balancing to enhance the overall experience. Despite these drawbacks, players appreciate the game's potential and the developers' commitment to ongoing updates and improvements.
- “The versatility of the combat mechanics ensures that no two battles ever feel quite the same, keeping the gameplay engaging and dynamic throughout.”
- “Its brilliant, innovative, and modern mechanics are truly like nothing else I've played.”
- “The game mechanics are remarkably deep, offering a fine balance between stimulating challenges and rewards.”
- “While everything looks good on the surface, the attack animations are repetitive and don't accurately depict when someone is actually being hurt or damaged (which is literally the entire point of the game). Also, a lot of the animations/actions you see performed in the trailers are not even possible, so I'm unsure about why the videos look so much better than the actual gameplay.”
- “The controls are absolute garbage, gameplay is incredibly buggy and unfair.”
- “It's really buggy, the camera is absolute garbage and the gameplay doesn't really have all that much depth, but it's got something that a lot of triple-A games lack.”
stability
63 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
3%
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The game's stability is frequently criticized, with numerous players reporting a wide range of bugs and glitches that impact gameplay, such as hitbox issues and erratic character movements. Despite these problems, many users find the game enjoyable, attributing some of the glitches to its charm and potential for fun, especially in multiplayer settings. Overall, while the game shows promise, it remains a "buggy mess" that requires significant improvements.
- “It's very hard, it's not very buggy, to be honest, and it's in alpha.”
- “I always got respect for solo projects and it certainly got potential but the current state of the game is a clunky & buggy mess that barely works.”
- “The controls are absolute garbage, gameplay is incredibly buggy and unfair.”
- “You can't progress because the cheetah enemy physically cannot be hit, terribly buggy, devs don't seem to care and completely abandoned the game.”
graphics
52 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of "Gladio and Glory" receive mixed reviews, with many players praising the detailed visuals and immersive aesthetics, particularly in relation to its free-to-play status. However, some users note that the graphics could benefit from improvements and better optimization, especially for lower-end systems, while others report bugs and inconsistencies in performance. Overall, while the game showcases potential with its visuals, there is a consensus that further enhancements are needed to elevate the graphical experience.
- “Gladio and Glory is a brilliant fusion of strategic combat, intricate storytelling, and stunning visuals, offering players an experience that is both intellectually stimulating and emotionally gripping.”
- “The beautiful graphics and intense gameplay keep you immersed in the world of Gladio and Glory.”
- “This has no right being free, the graphics and gore are great and there is lots of fun to be had.”
- “It's a very fun game, but the graphics are bad.”
- “This game is nothing like I expected. I would not recommend you play this; the graphics are terrible, the controls are bad, and the camera view is really weird. Do not play this; it is not worth it.”
- “The graphics could use some work, and the way that characters hold weapons is kind of sloppy.”
story
37 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
11%
65%
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The story aspect of "Gladio and Glory" receives mixed feedback from players. While some praise its emotional depth, engaging plot, and atmospheric elements that enhance the gameplay experience, others criticize the lack of a substantial narrative, describing it as minimal or non-existent. Overall, the game is noted for its fun mechanics and combat, but many players express a desire for a more developed story.
- “The story is the core of Gladio and Glory, delivering a rich tapestry of emotional depth and unexpected twists.”
- “Gladio and Glory is a brilliant fusion of strategic combat, intricate storytelling, and stunning visuals, offering players an experience that is both intellectually stimulating and emotionally gripping.”
- “The plot is engaging, filled with both moments of high tension and introspective emotional beats.”
- “This game is very good, super fun and addicting, I wish there was more put into this game in terms of environments and maybe a story.”
- “It's not terribly deep, it doesn't have a plot or anything to think too hard about, and I think it's perfect just the way it is.”
- “The controls are just awful and there is no story; it reminded me of the mobile game 'I, Gladiator' a great game, but it's a 3/10 only, not a 10/10 as the mobile version.”
emotional
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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"Gladio and Glory" is praised for its emotionally gripping narrative that intricately weaves strategic combat with deep storytelling, creating a rich emotional experience for players. The game excels in building emotional investment through complex characters and unexpected plot twists, enhanced by an atmospheric soundtrack that immerses players further into its world. Overall, it is regarded as a must-play for RPG enthusiasts seeking both intellectual and emotional engagement.
- “Gladio and Glory is a brilliant fusion of strategic combat, intricate storytelling, and stunning visuals, offering players an experience that is both intellectually stimulating and emotionally gripping.”
- “What sets the narrative apart is how it masterfully builds emotional investment, compelling players to keep progressing just to see how the characters and their stories evolve.”
- “One of the best games I've played in a long time, made me feel alive again. I've spent 10 years of my life playing video games, but this one tops the finest.”
optimization
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's optimization is widely criticized, with players reporting significant frame rate drops, especially during intense combat scenarios involving multiple enemies. Many users note that even on high-end systems, performance issues persist, indicating a need for substantial improvements in graphics settings and resource management. While some acknowledge the game's potential in early access, the consensus is that optimization remains a major concern that requires urgent attention.
- “There is a bit of optimization issues when there are more than 10 bots, but it is incredible for early access, well done!”
- “It runs with decent frames but it could be better optimized because 30 enemies in one arena really takes quite a lot of resources.”
- “FPS optimization is non-existent even after changing the settings.”
- “Currently, the game isn't optimized very well at all. I can run RDR2 at 1080p on ultra; however, fights with a lot of people in them get me under 15 FPS sometimes, which has caused me to die more than once.”
- “Game still needs a lot of work, especially optimizations when there's a lot of gladiators in the arena.”
music
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
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The music in the game is widely praised for its atmospheric and emotional depth, enhancing the overall experience with captivating compositions that immerse players in the narrative. The soundtrack is described as a harmonious orchestration that elevates key moments, while sound effects during gameplay further enrich the immersion. However, some users noted issues with volume levels, suggesting a need for better sound management options.
- “The atmospheric soundtrack heightens the emotional tone of the story, while the sound effects during combat and exploration further immerse the player in the world.”
- “The musical compositions create a bewitching harmony that transcends the screen and immerses the player in a sound universe of enchanting beauty, reinforcing the emotions felt during key moments of the adventure.”
- “Every element of this video game experience, whether it's its visual aesthetics, ingenious gameplay, captivating narration, or enchanting soundtrack, harmoniously contributes to weave the fabric of an indisputable playful masterpiece.”
- “And secondly, I would also try to do something with the levels of volume; it seems like the game lags ever so often due to the volume trying to catch up, like, per se, the music. I wish for three different sliders to toggle sound effects, game volume, and background music.”
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes to this music long enough to realize that I was going to be okay.”
- “Fight 100 gladiators and come out victorious while listening to the Doom Eternal soundtrack.”
replayability
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players highlight the game's strong replayability due to its engaging mechanics and unique physics, despite some glitches that can be frustrating, especially in multiplayer. Many feel that the challenge of mastering the game contributes to its endless replay value, even in its early access state. Overall, the consensus is that the game offers significant replayability, making it enjoyable for extended play.
- “Even though I've only played this game for 4 hours, I have enough experience to understand that this game has great physics and replayability.”
- “Endless replayability.”
- “As of now, it's sort of glitchy but not problematic and actually lends to the game's replayability, but also a huge amount of frustration, especially in multiplayer.”
- “It's hard to master, which gives it replayability.”
- “Lots of replay value (even if it's still in early access) and really fun mechanics.”
grinding
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
43%
Players express that grinding in the game can be excessively time-consuming, with some humorously suggesting it requires a "second life" to achieve meaningful progress. While some enjoy the grind and find it engaging, others are deterred by the lack of multiplayer options, which diminishes their motivation to grind.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “My only problem with this game is that you cannot play multiplayer, which bummed me and my friends. I kind of tried grinding, but it just didn't work.”
- “I love the throw feature and can spend hours grinding out this game to get as high of a rank as possible!”
monetization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is completely free to play, with no in-game purchases or advertisements, making it a refreshing experience for players. Users appreciate the absence of monetization elements, highlighting that it offers solid gameplay without any financial strings attached. Overall, it is praised for being a worthwhile download with no hidden costs.
- “Is fun, is free, no ads, goofy but challenging combat, definitely worth the download.”
- “The game is 100% free with little to no in-game purchases.”
- “There's absolutely no monetization component to this game.”
- “It's free and has no microtransactions; no strings attached.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmospheric soundtrack effectively enhances the emotional depth of the story, while immersive sound effects during combat and exploration contribute to a palpable sense of tension and danger, enriching the overall atmosphere.
- “The atmospheric soundtrack heightens the emotional tone of the story, while the sound effects during combat and exploration further immerse the player in the world.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers highlight that the character development is enhanced by fluid combat animations that create a visceral experience, alongside memorable and stylish character designs that contribute to the overall appeal.
- “The fluidity of the combat animations makes every battle feel visceral, while the character designs are both memorable and stylish.”