Summary
- Release Year: 1991
- Genres: Simulator, Sport
- Platforms: Amiga, DOS, Nintendo Entertainment System, Sega Mega Drive/Genesis, Super Nintendo Entertainment System
- Developers: Incredible Technologies
- Publishers: GameTek, Inc.
American Gladiators (1991)
Released in 1991 for the NES, American Gladiators is a platformer based on the popular American TV show of the same name. The game allows the player to participate in a number of the typical events that were included in the show, such as the Assault Course, the Eliminator, and the Joust.
The game is played from a side-scrolling perspective, and the player controls a character who must run, jump, and climb their way through a variety of obstacles. The player must also defeat a number of gladiators, who are controlled by the computer.
The game features a variety of different events, each with its own unique challenges. In the Assault Course, the player must run through a gauntlet of obstacles, such as swinging axes, fire pits, and moving platforms. In the Eliminator, the player must race against a gladiator to the top of a tower. In the Joust, the player must use a lance to knock a gladiator off of a platform.
American Gladiators is a challenging and exciting game that captures the excitement of the popular TV show. The game features a variety of different events, each with its own unique challenges. The player must use their skills and agility to overcome the obstacles and defeat the gladiators.
Gameplay
The player controls a character who must run, jump, and climb their way through a variety of obstacles. The player must also defeat a number of gladiators, who are controlled by the computer.
The game features a variety of different events, each with its own unique challenges. In the Assault Course, the player must run through a gauntlet of obstacles, such as swinging axes, fire pits, and moving platforms. In the Eliminator, the player must race against a gladiator to the top of a tower. In the Joust, the player must use a lance to knock a gladiator off of a platform.
The player can use a variety of different attacks to defeat the gladiators. The player can punch, kick, and jump on the gladiators. The player can also use weapons, such as swords and spears.
The player’s character has a health bar, which decreases when the player is attacked by a gladiator. If the player’s health bar reaches zero, the player loses the game.
Graphics and sound
The graphics in American Gladiators are colorful and detailed. The characters are well-animated, and the backgrounds are varied and interesting. The game’s music is catchy and upbeat, and it helps to create a sense of excitement and urgency.
Overall
American Gladiators is a fun and challenging platformer that captures the excitement of the popular TV show. The game features a variety of different events, each with its own unique challenges. The player must use their skills and agility to overcome the obstacles and defeat the gladiators.
The game’s graphics and sound are both well-done, and they help to create a sense of immersion. The game’s controls are simple and easy to learn, and the gameplay is fast-paced and exciting.
Overall, American Gladiators is a great game that is sure to please fans of the TV show and platformer games in general.
Review
American Gladiators is a fun and challenging platformer that captures the excitement of the popular TV show. The game features a variety of different events, each with its own unique challenges. The player must use their skills and agility to overcome the obstacles and defeat the gladiators.
The game’s graphics and sound are both well-done, and they help to create a sense of immersion. The game’s controls are simple and easy to learn, and the gameplay is fast-paced and exciting.
Overall, American Gladiators is a great game that is sure to please fans of the TV show and platformer games in general.
Score: 8/10
Review Score
7.5/10
