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This game, (though drastically different from it's original Japanese version) is really great. Everything from customizing your character's background and beliefs, to selecting your fighting style, and which weapons best fit that style. The story is very generic, but you won't really notice, as you'll be to immersed in the brutally realistic combat. You can battle other gladiators, on their way up the ladder, just like you, or you can fight famous ones, who have reached the pinnacle. Tigers, bulls, historical battles, and even the EMPEROR HIMSELF! Spartacus, and Maximus have nothing on you! We who are abut to die, salute you!
This game is amazingly addictive. I bought the game when it came out and then sold it because it was so simple, but I realized years later that simple isn't necessarily a bad thing. Instead of wasting time with all sorts of fluff like walking through labyrinths, finding hidden treasures, or solving puzzles, this game has just one facet: the fighting. You fight as many as five other gladiators at a time, in a variety of contests for a variety of prizes. There's just enough storyline and character buildup to keep things interesting, but really this game is for the purist who just wants to win battles.
I bought this game thinking that it would be similar to Dynasty Warriors,just a bit darker, since it is from the same company, Koei. However, I was rather disappointed from the get-go. Although freedom is in the title, you are allowed VERY little. You basically go from fight to fight, walking the same battle grounds over and over. Even the battles are repetitive. For instance, there are only a few types of battles. A survive for a time limit, defeat a certain number of enemies, etc. You basically fight the same battles from the beginning to the end. Upon victory, you earn enough money to buy your freedom. From time to time, you will face a "famous" fighter in the Collosseum. These are basically like all the other fighters, just 100 times stronger. The game is rated mature, but the only thing that makes it so, is the mild violence and blood. It's lacking in the story department. There are only a handful of unique charaters. On the plus side, I felt the graphics were good. As was the voice acting. However, I am sorry to say that isn't enough to make it a classic. The only people I would recommend this game to are those who are in to ancient Greek stories or like a really difficult game.Read full review
If you like olden day fighting then this game kicks tail. Its just you with a sword trying to win your freedom from a slave owner. See who said white people weren't slaves...lol..okay anyway you start off as a poor guy that just got bought and you have to show your owner your skills by beating or killing (your friends at first) in the ring. As you prove yourself you fame multiplies and you fight more popular gladiators. The crowd rates your fight which is a great thing to add to the game. The moves are awesome and won't make it hard for you to keep playing. The story line is among the best and makes it so you will stay up past your bedtime trying to get a little farther. All in all buy this game it kicks butt. And oh yeah don't forget to rate my review..thanks man.
I would like to say that this was a good purchase. This video game is one that I have been looking for for a long time. The Colosseum game is one that is at least 3-4 years old and it is no longer being made. The game was brand new with the booklet inside and still perfectly wrapped in its orignal clear wrapping. I ordered the game a week before Christmas 07 and I was surprised that it actually arrived in time for Christmas. My little eleven year-old son was so happy when he opened his gift and he saw a new copy of his favorite game. He was able to slice and dice Roman Gladiators during the entire Christmas break. (Smile)
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