This update focuses on important features that will greatly enhance the experience of the game now and in the updates to come.
Featuring:
Save slots! - 3 slots to utilize with a delete option.
A new NPC who allows you to switch between boss rounds and normal.
More leaderboard functionality - The top 3 leaderboard entries are now presented as gold, silver and bronze. And scrolling!
Skip the boss elevator cutscene.
New death animation - watch your enemies (or yourself) get thrown across the sands!
Combat UI text - Available to turn off in settings.
Steam screenshots - Press F12 by default.
And much more!
Check out the Patch notes for additional info here: https://steamcommunity.com/app/1118410/discussions/0/1745644917624415457/
Remember to get in touch if you have any questions or issues. - Eirik
Top 10 gladiators
Gladium is LIVE!
Hail Gladiators!
Spread the word and leave a review! I want the arena filled with as much blood as possible! As gratitude for you wanting to play the game now, I have included a 10% discount.
Going forward Straight away I'm going to be making sure that the launch goes as smoothly as possible. Any issues or bugs you find, report in the community hub. This will have my top priority. After this is done I will begin development on the next content for Gladium. Here I will work on a new boss, equipment, leaderboards(see below), general polish, etc.
Note I have opened up threads for suggestions and bugs on our Community Hub. Leaderboard functionality is very basic now, and I will require many people to play Endless Mode before this will be improved. I am planning to have atleast three different leaderboard modes: Highest scores, your position and one for just your Steam friends. As the game is challenging and Endless Mode is locked until you have beaten the (current) last boss, this will probably take a little while for players to get there.
If you run into any issues feel free to email me at: wiklundgames@gmail.com or make a thread in the Community Hub.
Good luck and see you in the arena! - Eirik
Early Access Launch Date
Hail gladiators!
The arena opens on the 12th of February at 12:00pm PST! GLADIUM, the game I have spent now more than 3 years making will finally be released on Steam.
If you haven't already, you can wishlist the game here to be notified at launch.
Hope you all had a blast! Thanks for all the wonderful feedback. If you haven't filled out the feedback form, please do so. The link is in the beta-invite mail.
Remember to put the game on your steam wishlist to get notified when the game launches! After the beta ended the game is removed from the wishlist because you had a test-version in your library.
Changes in Gladium going forward Now that I've gathered some feedback and watched some of you play there's a number of improvements that I'm going to be working on until the Early Access launch.
Enemies The enemy AI and specifically their telegraphing are going to be experimented with and improved. When enemies are blocking, boss attacks and generally better visual clarity while fighting.
Pit fighting I have some exciting plans to make this into a grander experience. The fights will be more exciting, a pit-exclusive weapon, a better reward-system and more.
Combat I'm really happy with where the combat is now, but I'm wondering if it still could be more interesting. So I am thinking about implementing a new fight-mechanic, the Shield Slam. Some enemies already have this mechanic and I think, if implemented properly that this could be another interesting part of the player's tool-kit. It would have a stamina cost (probably 2) and stun the enemy if it connects, while also functioning as a block for its duration. The are some balance/design issues especially regarding bosses that I would have to work on first though. Please feel free to share your thoughts about the implementation of this.
Hope you're looking forward to the launch as much as I am! - Eirik
The Axemaster is here | Last week of beta
IMPORTANT CLOSED BETA INFO: Please make sure to play the endless mode atleast once before the beta is over, this is super important for my development. Make sure you fill out the feedback form from the beta invite email. Thank you for all the amazing support and feedback! A lot of changes have been made in this patch, I hope you enjoy it!
Patch notes
Polish
AI system and behaviours has been improved accross all enemy gladiator classes.
Better randomization in Endless mode for spawning enemies.
World-UI is now hidden while in pause menu.
The Battlemaster and his weapon challenges have been improved. If you kill more enemies than required you get additional gold.
Boss names are now shown above their health bar.
The blood facepaint has received a much needed nerf. It still has it's own effect, but now at a cost of 2 HP.
Minor font adjustments.
Bugfixes
Critical hits dealt twice as much damage as intended.. FIXED!
The leaderboard/pause menu interaction is fixed.
Removed world-interaction while in pause menu (buying/equippping items etc).
Projectile's in Endless mode now scales properly with the + damage modifier.
When stunned the "stun-stars" over your head now is the correct duration.
Shop items no longer flash when starting the game.
Good luck in there! - Eirik
ENTER, CRUPELLARIUS! Closed beta version 0.5.1
Introducing the Crupellarius, a heavy armoured gladiator wielding his Gladius and Scutum.
Thank you for all your valuable feedback, I've had a blast so far in the beta!
I'm aware most of you are trying to beat the "normal mode" before attempting the Endless mode, but be sure to try it soon! I still need more entries for additional work on the online leaderboards.
Patch notes
Weapon challenges should no longer display the wrong weapon - streamlined the process as well.
Better indication of where you can equip unlocked helmets.
Title screen-controls are now shown on the title screen.
Enemies roll direction corrected.
The player's arms are now correctly displayed when disarmed with a Falx.
The Falx is now on top of player when rising from the title screen animation.
Enemies no longer attacks repeatedly if the player is dead near a wall.
The murmillo no longer gets hit instantly when he disarms the player.
The murmillo "block-when-hit" behavior is removed and transferred to the Crupellarius.
Weapons no longer clip through the arena spectator area.
Pausing while in leaderboards screen no longer possible.
Don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.
See you in the arena!
- Eirik
CLOSED BETA IS LIVE!
To all participants make sure you check out the "BETA INFO" post here on the community hub.
If you have not received your key yet - either it's on its way or check your spamfolder.
Sign up form is now closed.
Now get out there and spill some blood!
CLOSED BETA BEGINS AUG 19TH
Hail gladiators!
The closed beta for GLADIUM will begin on Aug 19th.
If you would like to be a part of the final touches before early access launch then this is your chance!
