GOTA kickstarter blog - ghost59

OVERVIEWGladiators of the Arena is a third person, hack n slash game with rpg elements. The game is centered around addicting combat gameplay, as well as the inclusion of a host of other features such as character development, team management, survival elements, and tactical strategy to create a full and balanced experience.

GAMEPLAYBeginning as a slave gladiator, fighting matches everyday in the ludus, fighting for your life. Slowly working your way from the bottom of the ranks, gaining strength, upgrading your character, winning acclaim, recognition, and eventually, your freedom.As a free gladiator, you traverse the open world, exploring, discovering secrets, and continuing your rise to power as you defeat powerful opponents throughout the Roman Empire. With success comes fame and money to recruit companions to aid you in battle, obtain new and deadly weapons to better slaughter your foes, purchase a home to serve as a base of operations and more.Though a rise to power and distinction isn't easy, and danger is present in many more places than the arena. In addition to fending off wild animals and thieves during your travels, it is important to keep your character, as well as your companions, well-rested, well-fed, and alert in order to survive. The combat system is dynamic, bloody and fun, utilizing directional attacks, parry, dodge, and similar combat functions. Issuing orders and assigning formations to your companions can help you gain the upper-edge in battle.Custom game modes are available for the gladiator who would like to hone his or her battle skills in a setting defined to their play style.

FEATURES - Addicting gameplay - Customize your warrior by buying new weapons and armor to fit your play style.- Explore the world. An multi-level open non-linear environment populated with Roman villages, forests, and hidden danger.- Fight in arena combat with various game modes - Recruit companions- Win your freedomMUSIC

MEET THE TEAM

Ferran TantinyaI'm a programmer mainly , my favorite hobbies are skateboarding in barcelona, playing Rome total war with , and I would love to be able to dedicate my life to the game developing , in the creative oven indie team company we want to make happen .

Michal ArendtI'm a 3d artist. I'm very passionate about music and movies as well. Other than that i play guitar and also spend lot of time modelling, texturing and designing levels. My dream is to be part of independent studio and being able to bring creative ideas in games to release fun to play games into the industry.

Tobi JessopI have interests in diving, cricket, electronics, website creation, game creation, film making, music history and books. I started animating from a young age using clay.

Chris KuklaI create the music and sounds for Creative Oven. I enjoy music, cooking, craft beer, and building guitar pedals. Above those things, I love to compose and look forward to overseeing the audio in GOTA. You can listen to my work at ChrisKukla.com