Product Introduction
This gladiator action game is set in ancient Roman Empire and depicts the struggles for survival of gladiators. The player takes on the role of a slave bought by an impresario and participates in gladiatorial matches where fights to the death are the entertainment. At the start of the game, players can edit their gladiator by selecting from various options for appearance, hairstyle, physique, and more. The story features multiple scenarios, changing depending on the player's choices and battle experiences. There are over 400 types of weapons that can be equipped in matches. Attack actions vary depending on the weapon equipped in each hand. Ad-hoc communication greatly expands gameplay possibilities, allowing players to battle each other with their trained characters and exchange character data.
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"Gladiator Begins" is a gladiator action game that is a sequel to the PS2 game "GLADIATOR -ROAD TO FREEDOM-," adapted for PSP for easier gameplay, with a completely revamped story and significantly enhanced characters and stages.
■Free-flowing Battle System
Freely change your equipment during battle and unleash targeted attacks according to the situation.
In desperate situations, you can even grab your helmet and punch!
■Character Customization
Create your own gladiator in detail. Equip them with over 400 types of weapons and armor!
■Multi-Scenario System
By gaining high praise and increasing your affinity with four nobles at their events, the story changes depending on the noble.
And gradually, the player becomes embroiled in a dark struggle that shakes Rome...
■Extensive Online Features
Supports online battles via ad-hoc mode, item distribution via PlayStation®Store, and character data exchange on the official website.
Downloaded character data will also appear in Story Mode!