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The game is thematically based on the successful long-term strategy game “Gladiatoren”, but features technological innovations. Players control their own gladiator with keyboard and mouse and fight heroic battles against real opponents in the action-packed multiplayer game. For the first time, the combat arena can be expanded to full-screen size – a real treat for gaming fans, as the 3D look and graphical details can be appreciated at full size. Unlike its text-based predecessor, all of the action in “Gladiatoren II” takes place in a 2D/3D environment with real-time action.
For the first time, Bigpoint is also presenting an arena editor as an extra feature, allowing players to design their own arenas. Several players can thus compete simultaneously in self-created arenas and fight to become the highest-ranked gladiator. Controlling the character is very intuitive, and the gameplay turns the battles and animal fights into a real mass spectacle. Every player can get started immediately, and a wide range of weapons creates complex gameplay depth and long-term motivation around intrigue, power and politics.
Further links:
- Bigpoint Gladiator II
