Gladuim

68%
Game Brain Score Based on 43 reviews
  • gameplay
  • grinding
  • graphics
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Gladium is an action-packed game set in the Roman gladiatorial era, focusing on brutal boss fights and a progression system based on blood and gold. Experience fast-paced combat with dodging, parrying, and special attacks, while facing various enemy gladiators with unique behaviors. Upgrade your weapons, unlock new helmets and test your skills in the Endless Mode with online leaderboards.

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68%
Audience ScoreBased on 43 reviews
gameplay6 positive mentions
grinding5 negative mentions
  • The game features addictive gameplay with fast-paced combat and smooth controls, making it enjoyable to play.
  • The art style and animations are well-executed, contributing to the overall immersive gladiatorial experience.
  • The game offers a significant challenge, encouraging players to learn mechanics and improve their skills through repeated attempts.
  • The game suffers from numerous bugs and issues, including hitbox problems and occasional freezing, which detracts from the overall experience.
  • The grind system for resources can feel tedious, as players must repeatedly gather points to attempt boss fights, leading to a repetitive gameplay loop.
  • Lack of tutorials and unclear mechanics can leave players confused about how to progress, making it difficult to fully enjoy the game.
  • gameplay8 mentions

    Overall, the gameplay is praised for its smooth mechanics, solid controls, and enjoyable combat, with a high skill cap and a great replayability factor. However, some players noted issues with hitboxes and delays, while others expressed a desire for additional features like PvP and a friends list. The game effectively balances simplicity and challenge, making it accessible yet rewarding for players.

    • “Game plays smooth, controls are solid and gameplay is really fun, perhaps a little grind, but fun.”
    • “Already super good, simple game system, extremely high skill cap, graphics are great, combat is polished and enjoyable, it's super replayable, gameplay loop is great, large weapon selection.”
    • “Mechanics are simple and easy to pick up, the difficulty also scales well.”
    • “The mechanics are simple and easy to pick up, but the gameplay quickly becomes repetitive and lacks depth.”
    • “While the visuals are appealing, the gameplay feels shallow and fails to engage players over time.”
    • “The game offers a basic experience, but it doesn't provide enough variety or challenge to keep players invested.”
  • grinding5 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious and frustrating, often detracting from the overall enjoyment. While the game features engaging mechanics and a nostalgic aesthetic, the requirement to spend significant time grinding for resources before attempting challenging bosses can lead to burnout and diminish the thrill of the gameplay. Many reviewers express a desire for a more balanced approach to grinding, allowing for a smoother progression and more enjoyable experience.

    • “This game is probably the most annoying and tedious game I've ever played.”
    • “I love the heart-pounding thrill the boss in question has... what I don't like is spending 20 minutes in between each fight grinding back up my blood points just for a simple attempt at the boss... I'm here for unforgiving, but how am I expected to learn the patterns of the boss if when I die to him I have to spend another half hour getting up enough points to even try again, only to be so exhausted by that point I don't even want to try to play...”
    • “Overall I think this game is super fun and I have no real issue with its difficulty or even its challenge or pace... I just wish it was less tedious with the 'grind for a try' bosses.... that was literally the only reason I shelved this game until either I get a very specific masochistic day I want to dedicate 50 hours to grinding all the blood I could ever need, just to throw myself at that boss the way most every other souls-like game allows you to, or a major update comes out.”
  • graphics4 mentions

    The graphics of Gladium are praised for their polished and enjoyable art style, contributing to a fun and engaging gameplay experience. The visuals complement the game's high skill cap and tight controls, enhancing its replayability. Overall, the graphics are considered a strong point, though some users note similarities to other games.

    • “Already super good, simple game system, extremely high skill cap. Graphics are great, combat is polished and enjoyable. It's super replayable, gameplay loop is great, large weapon selection.”
    • “Overall, very fun game with tight controls and a fantastic art style!”
    • “They share an art style.”
    • “The graphics feel outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games.”
    • “The art style is unoriginal and fails to stand out in a crowded market.”
    • “The visual elements are inconsistent, making it hard to immerse myself in the game.”
  • music4 mentions

    The music in the game is generally described as hype and supportive of the gameplay, particularly with an epic metal feel during battles. However, some players find it repetitive and tiring after a few listens, which detracts from the overall experience.

    • “The music is pretty hype, too.”
    • “The first few times the soundtrack is supporting the fighting with an epic metal feel, good work on that track.”
    • “Edit: I forgot about the soundtrack!”
    • “The music is tiring after three listens.”
    • “Really simple and not challenging; the grinding factor is also a negative for me, and the music contributes to that fatigue.”
  • stability2 mentions

    The game is generally enjoyable, but players report significant stability issues, particularly with bugs that affect gameplay, especially during pit stops.

    • “I enjoy this game, but by all means, it's a buggy mess, especially in the pits.”
    • “However, it's buggy.”
  • replayability2 mentions

    Players find the game highly replayable due to its engaging combat system, diverse weapon selection, and enjoyable gameplay loop. However, some express a desire for more natural replayability rather than feeling forced to grind between boss attempts, and they hope for future additions like PvP and a friends list to enhance the experience further.

    • “Already super good, simple game system, extremely high skill cap, graphics are great, combat is polished and enjoyable. It's super replayable, the gameplay loop is great, and there's a large weapon selection.”
    • “I love this game and its principles. It offers a unique fight pit experience that feels immersive and intense. The replayability is a key aspect, making each playthrough feel fresh and engaging.”
    • “I love this game, its principles, and the fact that it is literally the first proper fight pit experience ever of feeling dragged through the mud and beaten brutally into the dirt. However, I just wish it had more natural replayability and less seemingly forced replay by making you grind in between attempts at the bosses, only to get more frustrated by those attempts to mindlessly grind.”
  • story1 mentions

    The game lacks a significant story, but many players feel that this absence is beneficial, allowing them to fully enjoy the gameplay experience. Overall, it is highly rated, with players expressing a desire to replay it.

    • “There really is no story behind it, but it's better if there isn't. To be honest, this game is really worth the price, and all in all, 10/10 would play and experience again if I could.”
    • “The story feels disjointed and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with the characters or the world.”
    • “I found the narrative to be predictable and uninspired, which detracted from my overall enjoyment of the game.”
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