The year is 79 AD. To forestall thousands of deaths in the shadow of Mount Vesuvius, mankind made a desperate, divine petition to keep the volcano from erupting. This infuriated Pluto, god of the underworld, who swore to bring about an apocalypse unless humanity could defeat his greatest champions. Now, heroes seeking glory and adventure have risen from around the world to respond to his challenge. Only with training and great skill can they save the future and make their mark on history.
Hoplomachus: Victorum is a brand-new standalone arena combat game for one player, based on the easy-to-learn, complex-to-master mechanics from Chip Theory Games’ acclaimed Hoplomachus series. In Victorum, the player selects a hero to navigate an epic world featuring eight unique gladiatorial arenas and a variety of unique combat challenges. As they navigate the world, successful heroes will gain new, powerful abilities and followers—while failures will be eliminated, replaced by champions worthy of testing the gods.