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Versus: Battle of the Gladiator

Destroy Your Opponents. Rise as a Victor. Become the Legend of the Arena! Fast, Brutal and Hardcore Non-Targeting Melee Action Multiplayer!

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August 26, 2016
9 years and 343 days ago
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Destroy Your Opponents. Rise as a Victor. Become the Legend of the Arena!
Fast, Brutal and Hardcore Non-Targeting Melee Action Multiplayer!


Versus: Battle of the Gladiator is an MO PvP action game. You're a slave gladiator captured by Claderan empire, the conqueror of the world. Fight alone, or team up with others in a bloody gladiatorial battle to prove your strength.

Versus features brutal and hardcore non-targeting melee combat, and you can customize both equipment and combat move set for your gladiator. Each attack has unique traits, strengths and weaknesses, which turns each match into a dynamic and complex mind game. With its non-targeting combat system and real-time armor destruction, the combat of Versus revolves around dynamic situations with unlimited replay value.

Key Features

Combat
  • Brutal and hardcore non-targeting third person melee combat system
  • Realtime weapon tracing and armor destruction, creating dynamic and emergent combat
  • Score-focused victory conditions which emphasizes how you kill

Equipment
  • Hundreds of weapons and armor parts inspired by real world wargears
  • Obtain, scrap, craft and modify your equipment to specialize and personalize them
  • Realistic armor parts destruction system which immediately affects gameplay

Skills
  • 7+ different combat styles that provide unique combat experiences
  • Strong mindgame driven by strength-weakness relationship between skill types
  • Skill setting system that allows you to focus and specialize your combat style

Maps and Modes
  • Various arenas inspired by Roman Colosseum or medieval European castle
  • Fight against up to 8 players in duel, free-for-all or team v team PvP battle
  • Challenge powerful bosses in Assault mode, or fight off waves of enemies in Horde mode