Gladius

Release Date: October 28, 2003

Strategy, splitscreen, multiplayer, singleplayer

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A combination of tactical strategy and role-playing. We play one of the two different characters and join the fights organized in different types of arenas. The matches are played in turn-based system.

An Epic Gladiatorial Saga Comes to Life

The darkness of the Great War has passed and the lands of Gladius are peaceful once more. Now combat takes place only in the gladiator arenas, where schools from around the world compete for the title of Imperial Champions. Follow the grand saga of two young heroes, Ursula and Valens, as they recruit and train a team of warriors and compete in the gladiator games. Battle with deadly weapons and powerful magic as you learn vital combat tactics while you enhance and customize your own characters. Strategies are nearly endless, with 16 character classes and over 100 unique character types from which to choose.

But be warned. Evil is on the rise again.

And a new hero must step forward to vanquish the threat.

So train well, for the dark must not prevail.

Last updated on August 14, 2015

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