: Explore the dual-currency system of "blood and gold" used for character advancement. This reflects the mercenary nature of gladiators who fought for both survival and status.
Gladium is an action-oriented PC game that emphasizes high-stakes combat and a progression system rooted in the "blood and gold" of the arena. This paper explores how its minimalist design and punishing boss fights create a modern interpretation of the historical gladiatorial spectacle.
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Overview of Gladium as an action game focused on boss fights.