You'll play the role of assassin, hero, pawn, and more, embroiled in a struggle for power within the great city's upper echelons of society. Though the plot is forgettable and only delivered through inter-match conversations, it does succeed in portraying a corrupt and morally ambiguous Rome. Themed on great wars or episodes of political strife, the individuality of these fights brings life to the otherwise tired combat formula. It's these encounters that break up the monotony. Two-on-Twos and Team Battles entail teams going up against one another.Īnd finally there are plot-driven matches that propel the story forward. It's difficult to get a sense of place in them as the environs of a dusty stadium rarely change from location to location, the arenas largely consisting of geometric cages.Ĭonditions of victory vary, from Battle Royale (which is every-man-for-himself), to Survival (in which you have to take out as many opponents as you can within a set time limit). It places you in hundreds of very similar matches as you attempt to win your freedom through a combination of social engineering and climbing the ranks to become a champion combatant.Īfter creating a custom character and taking part in a little training at the Ludus (a school for gladiators), you start your career in earnest by appearing at one of a handful of colosseums. In this way, Gladiator Begins is a faithful recreation of ancient Rome's WWE alternative.
Despite the daily thrill of dodging blades and dealing death, being a gladiator must have been a bit monotonous.
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