Product ReviewsColosseum: Road to Freedom (Sony PlayStation 2, 2005)

Two severed thumbs up!

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!Read full review...

Simple is a Good Thing

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.Read full review...

Road to Freedom - Almost Anyway

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...

WOW!!!!!!!

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.Read full review...

Exellent Quality Video Game

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)Read full review...

Great gladiator RPG.

I never had nor played Colosseum Road To Freedom before. It is from the creators of my favorite series, Dynasty Warriors. Actually I wasn't even aware of this game before so it was under the radar to me. Read full review...

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Great Game For It's Kind!

I love the roman style fighting games and I was very excited when getting this. Although, it is hard to navigate and move up to the next levels, the fighting is pretty cool. The training is also difficult and you have to go to steps to keep going. Its all about the strength, endurance, and stamina. I would recommend buying this. I am defintely keeping it for now.Read full review...

This Game is The SSSSSSSHIIIITTT!!!!!!!!!!!!

well the great thing about this game is that it has Hundreds of items so you can customize your gladiator & the story changes depending on your performance there are also multiple types of battles which adds variety. you can also face your freinds in mulitpler battle they used there customized gladiator vs your to have an even greater battle. THIS GAME IS AWSOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1Read full review...

A classic

This game is my childhood, and its actually pretty accurate with historical things too, but the company who made this are a historical fiction company.

Classic.

Good gameplay

And a all around good time.Read full review...

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Best gladiator game there is !

This is the greatest Roman gladiator combat simulator ever made. I have played them all, i love the genre. This game is by far the most involved, realistic presentation of what it must have been like to live as a gladiator in Rome. It is not just a typical "hack and slash" type game as some critics say. The combat is much more intense than just pushing buttons, a good combination of defense and offense skill is required to survive the realistic battles.

The only minor negative with this game is it's for PlayStation 2, which means you have to expect some loading time between matches.

Overall if you like bloody violent gladiator games in the arena than you must own this game.Read full review...