Rage of the Gladiator’s controls

– 1, 2, A buttons for attacking
– 1 button = swing left
– 2 button = swing right
– A button = shield – block and shield bash on a stunned enemy (start combos this way)
– Quick-timer events for combos which were “inspired by games such as God of War,” according to Ghostfire’s Scott Merriam
– Minus button – equipped combo

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