Gladihoppers is a mobile game that offers a unique and entertaining gameplay experience. It is a 2D physics gladiator battle simulator that combines 2D animation with physics, creating a fun and original gameplay that sets it apart from other gladiator games. The combat system features two different battle stances for your gladiator, each with their own directional attacks, allowing for dynamic and engaging battles.
In addition to melee attacks, players can also use javelins and choose from over 90 items to customize their gladiator, including swords, axes, maces, shields, helmets, armor, pants, gloves, and shoes. The game's graphics blend retro pixel art 2D sprites with 3D low poly environments, creating a unique and visually stunning style that immerses players in the gladiator experience.
Gladihoppers offers a variety of game modes, including online multiplayer against random opponents or friends, a career mode with different tactics to lead your gladiator to glory, a strategy mode called 'Spartacus' War' where players can conquer factions, armies, and towns, an arcade mode called 'Save the Emperor' for endless fighting, and a quick fight mode for fast-paced arena duels. Players can also enjoy split-screen multiplayer on the same device.
The game features over 100 pieces of equipment and 16 different character faces from four populations during the ancient Roman Empire: Romans, Gauls, Nubians, and Egyptians. There are also seven unique arenas to battle in, each with its own look and feel, including The Colosseum, Aegyptus, Macedonia, Gallia, Hispania, The Ludus, and The Palace.
To stay updated on current and future developments, players can follow Gladihoppers on various social media platforms, including Discord, the game's website, Twitter, YouTube, and Facebook. With its mix of physics, animation, and customization, Gladihoppers offers a one-of-a-kind gladiator experience that is sure to keep players entertained for hours.