*SPECIAL UPDATE 8 of December* Finally I could port it to HTML5 format changing some Game Maker functions that only worked in Windows. An archer bug has also been fixed.
*Note: no sound was implemented* Strategic action takes place in the Coliseum! Create a gladiator party and survive the wave of enemies!
Game: You have 5 classes to choose and 4 slots (gladiators). Once in the coliseum, move around all your gladiators and set them in a strategic position, use and combine all the spells available.
Spells: Retiarius(fish guy) Q:Throws a net that traps an enemy. W:Throws a fish that restores HP to another gladiator.
Archer Q:Fast shooting, less damage. W:Slow shooting, better damage.
Murmillo(half naked, half golden guy) Q:Spin to win, deals damage in area. W:Creates an area where all gladiators get a damage bonus.
Hoplomachus(Full gold guy) Q:Taunts enemies nearby. W:Creates a invencible shield for himself.
Magus Q:Shoots 4 fireballs in + form W:Shoots 4 fireballs in x form
Haha, I absolutely love this. Probably gonna play it some more tonight, see how far I can get. Didn't realize at first, that the mage's fire spell also damaged my own, and ended up killing them myself. Really entertaining, lot's of creative units. I especially love how you've given the cold one a weakness (; Good job on this, and good luck!
Nice game, congratulations. I think I managed to win the game despite I havent seen a win message. The classes are amazing and their skills, the enemies skills too, make a pretty good point in the strategy of the game. If you could managed to include some epic battle 8-bit music, it will be perfect. Good job! Gladiators 4 the win!
It feels like a mini MOBA/RTS where you need to micromanage to survive a wave. I like it a lot.
Player movement speed is a bit low but I guess it leans more towards tactics than twitch combat. With a pause and queue system this would have some FTL vibes.
Lot of stuff implemented for a 48h combo! Very ambitious project which needs more work and is a bit too complex. Hope you keep developing this, is a great personal project. Graphics are nice, melting snowmans is funny and fits the theme well :P
the only problem for this game is it was over ambitious. the game play was really good, and I loved it because its not turn-based. the no sound-no pause or no polishing almost killed the game, but it is still fun to play. I think this game could be much more.overall: great job.
Hi there, nice game, esp. for 48 hours. gameplay is nice, but gets a little bit hectic, when you try to do things with more than one gladiator at one time. I like the variety of different enemies and how they react different on attacks (snowmen melt, yes! :D)
nice, clever use of unit categories and tactics, but it's simple enough not to cripple the fun. You should consider adding sound and a Pause button. well done
Something about your mechanic of controlling everyone RTS style in the most clunky fashion made this very interesting, ironically. I didn't want to like it but found myself playing for quite a while. Definitely super unique.
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Good job on this, and good luck!
Good job!
Gladiators 4 the win!
By the way I just beat the game with fisher, archer, fighter and tank (yeah, latin names are just too hard haha)
Player movement speed is a bit low but I guess it leans more towards tactics than twitch combat. With a pause and queue system this would have some FTL vibes.
Check this one:
http://ludumdare.com/compo/ludum-dare-31/?action=preview&uid=44716
nice game, esp. for 48 hours. gameplay is nice, but gets a little bit hectic, when you try to do things with more than one gladiator at one time.
I like the variety of different enemies and how they react different on attacks (snowmen melt, yes! :D)
I enjoyed it really though! :D
Pretty fun game, glad the hotkeys were there because the controls were a bit tricky to get used to at first.
At first it was easy but then difficulty ramped up pretty quick. Good game!