Space Gladiators Review (PlayStation 4)

by Jim Smale · May 4, 2023

For our Space Gladiators Review, we play a 2D hand-drawn rogue-lite platformer following a bunch of captives fighting their way out of a planet prison. Defeat hordes of aliens in the gladiatorial arenas and earn your freedom!

Space Gladiators Review Pros:

Nice cartoon graphics.
235.9MB download size.
Platinum trophy.
Own in-game achievements called challenges.
Works on Playstation 5.
Game settings – can be turned on and off individually – boss intros, zone intros, tutorial prompts, display numbers, enemy health bar, cool down bar, telegraphs, quick drops, optimize coins, show timer, and challenge help.
Can rebind controls.
Global settings – language, shadows, screenshake slider, freeze frames, blood quantity slider, particles, Hud style (bars/icons), minima, and waffles.
The discoveries menu shows all encountered enemies and collected items.
Roguelike Splatformer gameplay.
Has a Binding of Isaac feel to it.
Opening tutorial section.
Moves fast and is very fluid with its commands and movement.
Loadout – offensive ability, outfit, doll, and defensive ability.
Run based.
End of a run breakdown showing time, exp gained, enemies killed, etc.
Unlock new characters each having unique stats and abilities.
Playable characters have their own difficulty level attached to them.
It Plays really well.
The mini-map shows what to expect in each room as do the signs.
Choose your own path in the level.
Pick up powers or food to heal.
2D perspective.
Pick up coins from enemies and break objects in the world.
Shop to buy items to change your stats or give new abilities and attacks.
Challenge room fights allow you to pick one of three enemy choices. You get told how many enemies and the reward.
Earn EXP and level up for Rewards. Each character has its own exp bar and level.
The game’s achievements pop up at the end of a run or during it depending on what it’s for.
Demon altars allow you to buy items with your health.
Very addictive.
Simple to learn.
Fast loading times.
Meet a wide range of characters that will offer items or state swaps and much more.
Coins also act as exp.