One of the most unique, and addicting resource management games I have played! It is definitely worth playing, even more so if you get it on sale! Give it a try, I can assure you :

The 2D graphics are incredible to watch
The dismemberment animations are top notch and super satisfying
The resource management mechanics are quite simple
The game rewards you for your clever coices and punishes you for your stupid ones, as it should!
If you buff one gladiator and just max him out early on, it's going to be a pretty easy ride!

Oh and also a tip...Don't be a freaking TOOL and upgrade so you can control your gladiators. Just boost the AI on them, and let it play out. It's incredible. You don't have to get your hands dirty at all, and it's going to be more difficult. That's my opinion of course. If you like that sort of thing, go ahead.

Overall a STRONG 8.5/10 !

A really well balanced resource management game that will test your skills but enough so it can be enjoyable -something that is rare to find.

Definitely RECCOMENDED!