Mad Princess: The Great Gladiators

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"Mad Princess: The Great Gladiators" is a gladiator role-playing game where you start as a criminal forced to fight for survival in an arena. After escaping prison, you'll journey to sharpen your skills, explore different places, and experience various storylines. Battles are easily controlled with a keyboard and mouse, but losing in key battles or choosing to rest at inns to recover HP and save game data are important for progress.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Mad Princess: The Great Gladiators screenshot

100%

Audience ScoreBased on 22 reviews

gameplay2 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features a well-crafted experience with engaging character stories and a unique battle system that varies based on equipped weapons.
The developers have put significant attention into the art and details, making the game visually appealing and immersive.
It offers a good balance of freedom and exploration, allowing players to choose their path through dungeons, quests, and combat.

The game is heavily grind-focused, which can lead to repetitive gameplay and a lack of motivation for replaying with different choices.
There are issues with pacing, as important events occur too early in the game, leaving players feeling lost and overwhelmed.
Limited save options and a lack of equipment customization until later in the game can hinder player experience and strategy.

story
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
11%
72%
17%
The game's story is often described as lacking depth and feeling hollow, overshadowed by its combat and exploration elements. While there are character arcs and a main narrative, players note that the focus on grinding and freedom can lead to a rushed experience, leaving little time to engage with the story. Overall, the game offers some intriguing story elements, but many feel it could benefit from more narrative content and clearer guidance.
- “There are nice character story arcs if you can find them and a main story to go with it.”
- “The combat, story, and world have some thought put into it.”
- “More of a grindfest than a story, so know that is what you're in for.”
- “I kind of wonder if the story always plays out as fast as it did for me or if I triggered it to move forward, since in the latter case it feels like you don't have a lot of time to see the extra content.”
- “I'd say it delivered a good value, and is worth picking up if you want to play a gladiator-themed game, which for some reason all seem to be weak on the story side.”
grinding
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game features significant grinding, particularly for leveling up and acquiring essential gear for late-game survival, which may not appeal to all players. While some enjoy the grind alongside character development and exploration, others feel it may not be the most effective approach to gameplay. Overall, it caters to fans of grinding in RPGs but may deter those seeking a more streamlined experience.
- “The game is grindy; you will grind for levels, but the most important things for survival in the late game are gear.”
- “I don't think grinding a lot is the best solution; maybe I made a mistake in the special stats of my weapon?”
- “This game sure is not for everyone, but if you like grinding, character stories, and exploring, this game is for you.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay is characterized by dungeon crawler-style battles that emphasize combat mechanics influenced by the player's current weapon and armor choices, providing a dynamic and engaging experience.
- “It is a nice little game with combat mechanics based on what weapon and armor you are wearing at the moment in dungeon crawler style battles; after all, it is pretty much a dungeon crawler.”