So in the end, why didn’t this game slay me like it did so many other critics? For me, it was the repetitive nature of the battles. Yes, I got new powers and weapons. Yes, the spells and gadgets were cool. Yes, I fought different characters in superbly crafted arenas. But after a while, it became same battle, same game, different graphics. I got bored with the monotony. And when it was all said and done, I felt no connection to the plight of my main characters. The gameplay of Gladius is a revolutionary way to attack the Dungeons & Dragons RPG-style game, but it falls short on story and plot motivation. Hopefully LucasArts can take this format and improve upon it for their next title.