Gladiator: Sword of Vengence

by Acclaim Video Games

Product Features

• It is 106 AD and Emperor Arruntius has bled the people of Rome, leaving its people in poverty while he & his elites enjoy untold excesses. He creates the bloodiest gladiator battle ever staged -- which you will use against him as a revolutionary leader.
• In this epic cinematic adventure, you'll fight your way through the streets of Rome using an advanced 'in-context' fighting system
• Battle against single or multiple opponents, and watch as your Blood Meter fills -- when it's full you'll produce powers granted by the Olympian Gods
• Specialized authentic weaponry is available -- use it to create spectacular combos that produce bloody deaths. The gorier the kill, the more popular you get
• Play to the crowd while fighting guardsmen and monsters, to become the people's hero!

Product Details

• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B00008XKZJ
• Product Dimensions: 7.2 x 5.2 x 0.5 inches ; 5 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: November 4, 2003
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #29,238 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Gladiator Sword of Vengeance is an epic adventure set in ancient Rome, where the only justice comes in the form of cold sharp steel.

In Gladiator Sword of Vengeance, players step into the armor of Thrax, the premiere gladiator of his time, and quickly learn to master an array of deadly combo attacks and bloody finishing moves in an effort to return Rome to its former glory.

Gladiator Sword of Vengeance delivers some of the most gruesome finishing moves ever seen in a video game, said Ben Fischbach, Director of Brand for Acclaim. "Combined with rich storytelling, gameplay and graphics, Gladiator Sword of Vengeance will quench any gamer's thirst for blood."

Product Description

In Gladiator: Sword Of Vengeance takes you to ancient Rome, where warriors' fates were decided by cold steel. You've been chosen by the Gods - now you must battle to restore the Empire!

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Hard to stop playing, in a "crack junkie" kind of way..., April 11, 2006

By 

P. Mccall "justagamer" (Tennessee) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:3.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Gladiator: Sword of Vengence (Video Game)

I played Gladiator until 5am the day I first played it. That said....

1. Patience: Don't judge this game by the opening! It has one of the the WORST opening sequences I've ever played, and it lasts 20 minutes!

2. Value: Don't buy this game for more than $5, under any circumstances.

3. Battle: The name of the game is RE-PET-I-TIVE; you have two buttons to attack with, there's no clear difference between the two buttons except that one seems to make slower (but not stronger) attacks, and there's a weird time delay after you press a button, so I literally found myself pounding two buttons, constantly and mindlessly, whenever I got attacked.

4. Targeting System: I would need to make up words (because none yet exist) to express just how bad the targeting system is; your character attacks enemies in no particular order, locks back on when you hit something, won't lock on when you need him to, you have to hold a button to switch targets, and YOU CAN'T STOP ATTACKING WITHOUT PRESSING A BUTTON.

So why did I play it? Once you get past the lousy control, the HORRIBLE targeting, the annoying camera, and the pathetic "puzzles", there's a moment when you're swinging a huge axe around in the middle of a bunch of beautifully rendered monsters, spinning and cutting and generally acting as an agent of godly destruction, and that moment is sweet.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Conan's World, July 28, 2004

By 

coopertex (CA United States) - See all my reviews

= Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Gladiator: Sword of Vengence (Video Game)

Warning: this game is not for kids!

Gladiator for the XBOX is a hack and slash game, very similar to "Lord of the Rings" game. Set in ancient Rome, you play a character named, Evictus Thrax. You fight against other gladiators inside arenas. You'll also fight against magical creatures such as the skelatal warriors which sprout from the ground. There are a few puzzles with switches and levers that need to be activated in order advance. They are rather simple to figure out. Then there are challanges that transport you into another dimension. The action does get a bit repetative, but fun for the most part because the combo attacks fills up your blood meter, when your blood meter is full, you fight faster and harder with combo moves. The action is bloody and brutal as you slash with your blades at enemies and even execute them with a special move.

Pros:

+excellent graphics

+excellent sound effects

+good controls

+good animation

+upgradeable skills

+bloody and brutal

+fast loading

Cons:

-repetative gameplay

-challanges are difficult

-single player game

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars For the "Gory" of Rome, May 13, 2004

By 

Robert Davis "robertcasf" (San Francisco, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Gladiator: Sword of Vengence (Video Game)

Although I have had "Gladiator" for some time, I just recently blew the dust off and began playing it...and I must say I kick myself for waiting so long - especially considering some of the crap I have played - which will remain nameless - for the most part - as I am sooooo embarrassed!!! (Can we all say "Fugitive Hunter"!!!). First off, the graphics in the XBox version are quite beautiful - right down to the field of grass blowing in the breeze. In addition, the characters are well drawn (especially the hero) and the storyline compelling. Note should be made of the better-than-average voice acting, as well. This is also one of the bloodiest games I have played!!! Being a BIG fan of "The Suffering" and "Manhunt" this is a GOOD thing!!! Not only does the red stuff flow freely with each hack and slash - there are some extremely gruesome finishing moves that you can execute (so to speak) if you are quick enough!!! One quibble.....there are far too many skeletons that you must battle in the early stages....some variety would have been most appreciated! However, with so few gladiator-type games on the market (as of this writing - however I see some great potential on the horizon!), "Gladius" and "Circus Maximus" now have a worthy adversary.