With visions of controlling a video game form of Russell Crowe and slashing my way through arenas full of enemies, dispatching my foes in creative ways, I embarked on this game’s journey. Unfortunately, what I didn’t anticipate is that it would feel a bit more like a mobile grind-fest where little by little I’d hack through some enemies in order to slowly accumulate even basic attack and defense moves… eventually perhaps getting to the point where it would be compelling. With so many great beat-em-ups on the Switch, and even ones with slashing elements that blow this away (cough, Wulverblade), the unfortunate story of this gladiator is one you shouldn’t feel bad for missing.