Spartan Total Warrior

Well-balanced offensive and defensive capabilities, allowing medium-paced attacks.

Accurate for firing one or many arrows at a time. This ranged weapon can be modified with a fire pickup for a limited time.

Fast and agile twin blades, which can also be used for limited defence.

A long reach, offset by a slow speed.

Slow but very powerful.

Look for bombs placed around the level. They will not always be in obvious places, and may even be hidden inside other objects. If you are having trouble finding a way forward, a path may be revealed once these explosives have been used.

Almost everybody (allies and enemies) can be burnt and are vulnerable to death by fire. Barrels and amphorae (vases) found around the levels sometimes contain naphtha, which is highly flammable and can be ignited once its vessel has been smashed.

Another useful way to clear paths and take out multiple enemies, these kegs can only be detonated with fire arrows.

Look out for chests while exploring the locations. These contain helpful items such as arrows, fire arrows and arena pickups.

Many types of items may be hidden in crates including health and power orbs, diary pages and bombs. Break them open to see what they contain.

The ultimate lone warrior. The Spartan is a man of courage and honour - his purpose in life revealed only in the heat of battle. Orphaned at birth and raised as a true Spartan warrior, he quickly became one of the cities most promising fighters. With the twin brothers, Castor and Pollux at his side, the Spartan will lead his allies into the battle that will decide the fate of their city.

Plunge the Spartan into a temporary enraged state to inflict increased amounts of damage.

Temporary invisibility the Spartan can use to sneak into the heart of the unsuspecting enemy camps.

Enhance the bow's brutality by adding fire. Each quiver of fire arrows only lasts a limited time.

Unlocks 'extras' in the Arena Mode.

Unlock sketches from the great inventor's diary.

The Spartan's brave and ever-present friend and comrade. Courageous and physically very powerful, he is destined to lead and will fight to the death to uphold the Spartan way.

The born optimist and skilful warrior, confident in his own ability and Sparta's invincibility. He is one of Sparta's finest swordsmen, making up for lack of brute strength with skill.

The fearless leader of the Spartans, respected and loved by his people. He must lead his people to glory or death against the might of the Roman Empire.

The Warrior Princess, a fierce fighter skilled in all weapons, especially sword-to-sword combat. She is fiercely independent and proud, fighting the Roman Empire for vengeance and her people.

An enormous bronze mechanical man, animated through sinister powers, which threatens the very walls of Sparta.

Her power to turn mortals to stone has been harnessed by the Romans, channeling her destructive glare into a powerful beam.

Monstrous beasts responsible for waging wars against the entire pantheon of gods, kept as pets to protect the Barbarians.

The mighty war chief of the Danes and leader of the Barbarians, who creates diabolic fire using alchemy.

The ruthless Roman General and warlord, a thuggish warrior who loves to get into the thick of battle, leading his men from the front.

The Praetorian Prefect, cunning and completely amoral with no concerns other than his own power and ambition, with rumors of dark magic knowledge.

The decadent Emperor of Rome, pushed to the brink of madness by corrupt influences and dark forces.

Trained in the dark arts of necromancy, these individuals are kept close by Sejanus.

Half man, half bull, this beast resides in a maze-like den, awaiting more victims to devour.