There are RPG Elements resembling that of Monster Hunter, such as upgrading equipment and adding bonuses to it, like giving your helmet higher vitality, or higher strength, this stacks onto your normal stats and makes you more powerful, its very addictive. There are hundreds of pieces of equipment, all of which you can pick up and use on the fly, even helmets and shin guards that are dropped from your opponents can be used as weapons. When you hear your sword thrust into the ribs of another Gladiator, it sounds awesome, and therefore, feels awesome as well. The sound design is excellent, with every clang and thrust sounding realistic as can be. Not much good music, except for these two tracks: 'Mock Battle' and 'Avidius Cassius' (That one is especially good.) Besides that, the music is very passable, and even somewhat repetitive. Ok, they aren't anything special, but you'll know whats going on 100%. You can have up to 3 matches each day, though on some days you could have less. There are multiple endings, as well as multiple storylines, but the storyline the game starts you off in is that you are a slave purchased by the Lanista 'Magerius', and now you must fight and win money to earn your freedom, while also getting some extra coin to buy new equipment, and upgrade your current equipment, as well as heal any injuries you might have from a previous match. From Brosius, who has literally shed manly tears for you, to Gulielmus, who only wants to beat you this game has personality. The story isn't too great, but some of the characters are interesting.

80% PlayStation PortableThis game is without a doubt, worth your time.

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