Story of a Gladiator
Story of a Gladiator is an arena beat 'em up where you take the role of a man in search of his destiny. Fight against waves of enemies in the arena to earn coin and fame until you are strong enough to enter the colosseum and become champion.
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November 27, 2019
6 years and 250 days ago
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Mostly Positive218 reviews79.4%
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9 itemsAbout the Game
You are a common man who has lost everything in the war against the Roman empire. Your family is dead, your friends are dead, your house has been burned down and your land is now under Roman rule. Despite such misfortune you have managed to escape slavery or worse. You spend much of your time in the streets of Rome looking for some sort of meaning in your life and wondering why the gods have spared you. One day fate finally reveals itself, are you ready to accept it?
• Learn combat skills and moves that will dazzle your enemies
• Over 80 enemy gladiators and 20 animals each with unique fighting strategy
• 3 arenas with 36 battles and 3 bosses
• Win the favor of the crowd and receive unexpected help
• Pray to the gods and call upon them to help you win battles
• Train your very own tiger pet
• Choose your origin, from Greece, Carthage and Egypt
• Rogue-like mode available for those who were born gladiators
• Full keyboard & gamepad support with customizable controls
The arena awaits you, gladiator
DIE WITH HONOR!
Inspired by classic Capcom beat 'em ups and other classic's such as Streets of Rage, Double Dragon and Golden Axe. Story of a Gladiator throws you in the arena to survive, fight and win!
• Learn combat skills and moves that will dazzle your enemies
• Over 80 enemy gladiators and 20 animals each with unique fighting strategy
• 3 arenas with 36 battles and 3 bosses
• Win the favor of the crowd and receive unexpected help
• Pray to the gods and call upon them to help you win battles
• Train your very own tiger pet
• Choose your origin, from Greece, Carthage and Egypt
• Rogue-like mode available for those who were born gladiators
• Full keyboard & gamepad support with customizable controls
The arena awaits you, gladiator
DIE WITH HONOR!
Inspired by classic Capcom beat 'em ups and other classic's such as Streets of Rage, Double Dragon and Golden Axe. Story of a Gladiator throws you in the arena to survive, fight and win!
