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'''''Gladiator: Sword Of Vengeance''''' is a [[hack and slash]] [[video game]] developed by [[Software Creations (UK)|Acclaim Studios Manchester]] and published by [[Acclaim Entertainment]]. The game was released for the [[PlayStation 2]], [[Xbox (console)|Xbox]], and [[personal computer|PC]] in 2003. A [[Nintendo GameCube]] version was cancelled.<ref>{{cite web | author=IGN staff | date=May 15, 2003 | title=E3 2003: Gladiator Leaves Cube | url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2003/05/16/e3-2003-gladiator-leaves-cube | publisher=[[IGN]] | accessdate=February 13, 2016}}</ref> During development, the game was titled "''I Gladiator''".<ref>{{cite web | author=IGN staff | date=March 14, 2003 | title=I Gladiator, New Name | url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2003/03/14/i-gladiator-new-name | publisher=IGN | accessdate=February 13, 2016}}</ref> [[Throwback Entertainment]] acquired the rights to several of Acclaim's properties in 2006, including ''Gladiator: Sword of Vengeance''.<ref>{{cite web | author=Sinclair, Brendan | date=July 7, 2006 | title=Throwback picks up Acclaim properties | url=http://www.gamespot.com/articles/throwback-picks-up-acclaim-properties/1100-6153639/ | publisher=[[CBS Interactive]] | work=[[GameSpot]] | accessdate=February 13, 2016}}</ref>
'''''Gladiator: Sword Of Vengeance''''' is a [[hack and slash]] [[video game]] developed by [[Software Creations (UK)|Acclaim Studios Manchester]] and published by [[Acclaim Entertainment]]. The game was released for the [[PlayStation 2]], [[Xbox (console)|Xbox]], and [[personal computer|PC]] in 2003. A [[Nintendo GameCube]] version was cancelled.<ref>{{cite web | author=IGN staff | date=May 15, 2003 | title=E3 2003: Gladiator Leaves Cube | url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2003/05/16/e3-2003-gladiator-leaves-cube | publisher=[[IGN]] | accessdate=February 13, 2016}}</ref> During development, the game was titled "''I Gladiator''".<ref>{{cite web | author=IGN staff | date=March 14, 2003 | title=I Gladiator, New Name | url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2003/03/14/i-gladiator-new-name | publisher=IGN | accessdate=February 13, 2016}}</ref> [[Throwback Entertainment]] acquired the rights to several of Acclaim's properties in 2006, including ''Gladiator: Sword of Vengeance''.<ref>{{cite web | author=Sinclair, Brendan | date=July 7, 2006 | title=Throwback picks up Acclaim properties | url=http://www.gamespot.com/articles/throwback-picks-up-acclaim-properties/1100-6153639/ | publisher=[[CBS Interactive]] | work=[[GameSpot]] | accessdate=February 13, 2016}}</ref>


On May 6, 2015, during [[Microsoft]]'s IGNITE conference, it was announced that Gladiator: Sword of Vengeance would be made available on Xbox One and the Windows and Windows Phone stores later in 2015.<ref>{{cite web | title=Throwback Entertainment Unleashes ‘Gladiator: Sword of Vengeance’ on the World of Windows | url=http://throwbackentertainment.com/?p=1292 | publisher=[[Throwback Entertainment]] | date=May 6, 2015 | accessdate=May 7, 2015}}</ref> The game was eventually re-released on the Windows store on December 20th 2016 for Windows 10, and a set of "Stickers" for Apple IMessage were released on the App Store on December 9th 2016.
On May 6, 2015, during [[Microsoft]]'s IGNITE conference, it was announced that Gladiator: Sword of Vengeance would be made available on Xbox One and the Windows and Windows Phone stores later in 2015.<ref>{{cite web | title=Throwback Entertainment Unleashes ‘Gladiator: Sword of Vengeance’ on the World of Windows | url=http://throwbackentertainment.com/?p=1292 | publisher=[[Throwback Entertainment]] | date=May 6, 2015 | accessdate=May 7, 2015}}</ref> The game was eventually re-released on the Windows store on December 20th 2016 for Windows 10, and a set of "Stickers" for Apple IMessage were released on the App Store on December 9th 2016.<br />
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On February 1, 2017, Throwback Entertainment brought Gladiator: Sword of Vengeance to the [http://store.steampowered.com/app/577580/ Steam Store]. Integrated achievements, badges, and cloud save support were added as special features, which is a unique feature set for a ported title.
On February 1, 2017, Throwback Entertainment brought Gladiator: Sword of Vengeance to the [http://store.steampowered.com/app/577580/ Steam Store]. Integrated achievements, badges, and cloud save support were added as special features, which is a unique feature set for a ported title.


Revision as of 18:02, 1 February 2017

Gladiator: Sword of Vengeance
Developer(s)Acclaim Studios Manchester
Publisher(s)Acclaim Entertainment (Original)
Throwback Entertainment (Rerelease)
Platform(s)PlayStation 2
Xbox
Windows
Release
  • NA: November 5, 2003
  • NA: November 18, 2003 (PC)
  • EU: November 28, 2003 (PS2)
  • EU: December 5, 2003
Genre(s)Hack and slash
Mode(s)Single-player

Gladiator: Sword Of Vengeance is a hack and slash video game developed by Acclaim Studios Manchester and published by Acclaim Entertainment. The game was released for the PlayStation 2, Xbox, and PC in 2003. A Nintendo GameCube version was cancelled.[1] During development, the game was titled "I Gladiator".[2] Throwback Entertainment acquired the rights to several of Acclaim's properties in 2006, including Gladiator: Sword of Vengeance.[3]

On May 6, 2015, during Microsoft's IGNITE conference, it was announced that Gladiator: Sword of Vengeance would be made available on Xbox One and the Windows and Windows Phone stores later in 2015.[4] The game was eventually re-released on the Windows store on December 20th 2016 for Windows 10, and a set of "Stickers" for Apple IMessage were released on the App Store on December 9th 2016.

On February 1, 2017, Throwback Entertainment brought Gladiator: Sword of Vengeance to the Steam Store. Integrated achievements, badges, and cloud save support were added as special features, which is a unique feature set for a ported title.

Reception

The game received "mixed or average reviews" on all platforms according to video game review aggregator Metacritic.[20][21][22]

References

  1. ^ IGN staff (May 15, 2003). "E3 2003: Gladiator Leaves Cube". IGN. Retrieved February 13, 2016.
  2. ^ IGN staff (March 14, 2003). "I Gladiator, New Name". IGN. Retrieved February 13, 2016.
  3. ^ Sinclair, Brendan (July 7, 2006). "Throwback picks up Acclaim properties". GameSpot. CBS Interactive. Retrieved February 13, 2016.
  4. ^ "Throwback Entertainment Unleashes 'Gladiator: Sword of Vengeance' on the World of Windows". Throwback Entertainment. May 6, 2015. Retrieved May 7, 2015.
  5. ^ a b EGM staff (January 2004). "Gladiator: Sword of Vengeance (PS2, Xbox)". Electronic Gaming Monthly (174): 108.
  6. ^ "Gladiator: Sword of Vengeance (PS2)". Game Informer (127): 144. November 2003.
  7. ^ Reiner, Andrew (November 2003). "Gladiator Sword of Vengeance (Xbox)". Game Informer (127): 168. Archived from the original on January 31, 2009. Retrieved February 13, 2016. {{cite journal}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  8. ^ Pong Sifu (November 5, 2003). "Gladiator: Sword of Vengeance Review for Xbox on GamePro.com". GamePro. Archived from the original on February 15, 2005. Retrieved February 13, 2016. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help); Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  9. ^ Navarro, Alex (December 22, 2003). "Gladiator: Sword of Vengeance Review (PC)". GameSpot. CBS Interactive. Retrieved February 13, 2016.
  10. ^ a b Navarro, Alex (November 1, 2003). "Gladiator: Sword of Vengeance Review (PS2, Xbox)". GameSpot. CBS Interactive. Retrieved February 13, 2016.
  11. ^ Meston, Zach (November 7, 2003). "GameSpy: Gladiator: Sword of Vengeance (PS2)". GameSpy. Archived from the original on November 2, 2005. Retrieved February 13, 2016. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  12. ^ Meston, Zach (November 9, 2003). "GameSpy: Gladiator: Sword of Vengeance (Xbox)". GameSpy. Archived from the original on December 25, 2005. Retrieved February 13, 2016. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  13. ^ Lafferty, Michael (October 24, 2003). "Gladiator: Sword of Vengeance Review - Xbox". GameZone. Archived from the original on October 6, 2008. Retrieved February 13, 2016. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  14. ^ Dunham, Jeremy (November 18, 2003). "Gladiator: Sword of Vengeance Review (PC)". IGN. Retrieved February 13, 2016.
  15. ^ a b Dunham, Jeremy (November 3, 2003). "Gladiator: Sword of Vengeance (PS2, Xbox)". IGN. Retrieved February 13, 2016.
  16. ^ "Gladiator: Sword of Vengeance". Official U.S. PlayStation Magazine: 162. December 2003.
  17. ^ "Gladiator: Sword of Vengeance". Official Xbox Magazine: 92. December 2003.
  18. ^ Klett, Steve (April 2004). "Gladiator: Sword of Vengeance". PC Gamer: 82. Archived from the original on March 15, 2006. Retrieved February 13, 2016. {{cite journal}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  19. ^ a b c Steinberg, Scott (October 17, 2003). "Gladiator: Sword of Vengeance". Maxim. Archived from the original on December 16, 2003. Retrieved February 13, 2016. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help); Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  20. ^ a b "Gladiator: Sword of Vengeance for PC Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved February 13, 2016.
  21. ^ a b "Gladiator: Sword of Vengeance for PlayStation 2 Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved February 13, 2016.
  22. ^ a b "Gladiator: Sword of Vengeance for Xbox Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved February 13, 2016.


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