Gladius for PlayStation 2

Recreate the bone-crushing gladiator battles of ancient times in this turn-based action RPG from LucasArts. The Dark God was defeated and peace has reigned for decades between Nordagh and Imperia. Now battle is confined to gladiator arenas, where schools challenge each other for the title of Imperial Champions. Take on the role of Ursula or Valens, recruiting and controlling your own school of gladiators from 16 fighter classes with over 100 unique character types. Master over 400 weapons, compete in the glorious gladiator tournaments, and quest to stop the Dark God from returning once more. Play alone or with up to four players in co-op mode. Do you dare to enter the Arena?

Critic Reviews

GameSpot Review (8.4 out of 10)

Gladius may look like a game based on Ridley Scott's Academy Award-winning film, Gladiator , but, in fact, the game's premise and its execution are both original. LucasArts' game is set in a world where mythological creatures, like minotaurs and ogres, are nearly as common as gladiatoria...more

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Average Member Rating: 6.5 out of 10

Americanized Final Fantasy Tactics.. (9 out of 10)

posted by DocDoom (SEATTLE, WA) on Apr 5, 2007
Member since Jan 2007
6 out of 6 gamers (100%) found this review helpful

If you like strategy games, especially turn-based games, Gladius is a real winner. This is especially true if you are getting a little tired of Japanese themed RPGs. with 20 minutes of clicking through dialog between fights and super-linear plot lines. The story is still a little weak (think Lord ...more

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