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Gladius

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Build a gladiator school, master turn-based battles, and compete for the title of Imperial Champions.

The briefing

About this game

Gladius takes place in a peaceful world where combat has moved to the gladiator arenas. Follow the young heroes Ursula and Valens as they build a team of warriors, train their gladiator school, and compete against schools from around the world for the title of Imperial Champions.

Battle with deadly weapons and powerful magic while learning combat tactics and improving your characters. The game combines action, role-playing, and turn-based strategy elements.

Multiplayer

  • Co-op: Two players can play through the story together. The first player controls movement across the world map and the menus, while the second player can take control of selected gladiators during battles.
  • Versus: Two players can compete in an exhibition battle.

Developer and publisher: LucasArts
Release date: October 28, 2003
Platforms: Microsoft Xbox, Nintendo GameCube, PlayStation 2