Gladius

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The darkness of the Great War has passed and the lands of Gladius are peaceful once more. Now combat takes place only in the gladiator arenas, where...
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8.3
very good
 
 

Game Overview

The darkness of the Great War has passed and the lands of Gladius are peaceful once more. Now combat takes place only in the gladiator arenas, where schools from around the world compete for the title of Imperial Champions. Follow the grand saga of two young heroes, Ursula and Valens, as they recruit and train a team of warriors and compete in the gladiator games. Battle with deadly weapons and powerful magic as you learn vital combat tactics while you enhance and customize your own characters. Strategies are nearly endless, with 16 character classes and over 100 unique character types from which to choose. But be warned. Evil is on the rise again. And a new hero must step forward to vanquish the threat. So train well, for the dark must not prevail.

The Bottom Line

An epic gladiatorial saga comes to life. The darkness of the Great War has passed and the lands of Gladius are peaceful once more. Now combat takes place only in the gladiator arenas, where schools from around the world compete for the title of Imperial Champions. Follow the grand saga of two young heroes, Ursula and Valens, as they recruit and train a team of warriors and compete in the gladiator games. Battle with deadly weapons and powerful magic as you learn vital combat tactics while you enhance and customize your own characters. Strategies are nearly endless, with 16 character classes and over 100 unique character types from which to choose.

Expert Reviews

GameSpot review logo
84/100
score

There's nothing quite like it. Some aspects of the game could have used some more polish, but these shouldn't deter anyone looking for a deep, involved, great-looking, and memorable RPG from getting Gladius.

GameZone review logo
83/100
score

While the storytelling and gameplay are a bit on the slow and awkwardly paced side, Gladius can be a pretty deep and engaging tactical RPG.

IGN review logo
83/100
score

It's not visually striking and the storyline doesn't play a prominent enough role to really get your attention, but if you're willing to invest the hour or so it takes to really get into the game, you'll be surprised at just how much fun Gladius can be.

Game Features

Gladius Goes Gold LucasArts turn-based RPG set to hit retailers October 28

Game Specs

Audio/Video
HDTV 480p, In-Game Dolby Digital

Memory
12 block

 

Modes
Full Mission Co-Op, Full Mission Single-Player, MultiPlayer Co-Op, Simultaneous, Story, Versus

 

ESRB Game Ratings

ESRB Rating of "T"
This game is Rated: Teen
Content is most suitable for children ages 13 and up. This game may contain violence, gambling, suggestive themes, crude humor, or some strong language.
Content Descriptors:
Blood and Gore
 
Gladius Cover
 
Game Info
Platform:Microsoft Xbox
Release Date:10/28/2003
Publisher:LucasArts
Developer:LucasArts
Genre:RPG
ESRB Rating:T
Gamesite:--
 
Game Quality Ratings
Overall
8.3
Gameplay
7.9
Graphics
8.5
Sound
8.8
Concept
8.5
Difficulty: Medium
OVERALL
8.3/10
 

Recent Customer Reviews

Gladius: A Tale of Two Heroes

Gladius is an excellent Strategy Roleplaying Game, with innovative ideas and a addictive gameplay.
Published 2887 days ago by munkwunk

Another Strategy RPG That Falls Short

A solid strategy rpg, but only for those who love those games. The combat system works, if not...
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Published 3074 days ago by Abraxmed

LucasArts Moves Beyond Star Wars: Gladius

Give it a rental if you're into strat RPGs.
Published 3126 days ago by Mike_Bracken

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