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❤ Brutal and Cinematic Combat

The core gameplay revolves around intense, third-person melee combat. Players take control of Marius, a Roman soldier, and engage in visceral battles against swarms of barbarian enemies. The combat system is straightforward, allowing players to execute light attacks, heavy attacks, and blocks/parries. What truly elevates the combat are the brutal and cinematic executions. As you whittle down enemy health, an execution prompt appears, triggering a gruesome finishing move. These animations are highly detailed, with Marius dismembering, decapitating, and impaling foes in creative ways. Executing multiple enemies in quick succession triggers "mass executions", chaining together a flurry of kills for increased rewards. This core loop of weakening and then spectacularly executing enemies is the gameplay's driving force.

❤ Commanding the Legions

Alongside personal combat prowess, the experience incorporates strategic elements through the ability to command Roman legions on the battlefield. During scripted moments, you can issue orders to your troops, such as directing archers to fire on targets or infantry to form defensive formations. These soldier command sequences add tactical depth, requiring you to carefully observe the battlefield and make split-second decisions on how best to utilize your forces. Effectively coordinating your legion can provide significant advantages, though the overall impact remains fairly constrained.

❤ Progression and Customization

To complement the combat, the experience features a light progression system. As Marius gains experience points from defeating enemies, you can allocate these into a skill tree to unlock new execution animations, increase execution rewards, and even perform multiple executions in quick succession. Additionally, you can find and equip various weapons, shields, and armor, further customizing Marius' appearance and stats. While the customization options are somewhat limited, they allow you to tailor your preferred playstyle.