The game also completely skips over the year of the five emperors, and goes straight to Septimius ascending the throne. Artistic License: The game attempts to be faithful to the final days of Commodus's reign, but there are a few differences the player character is depicted as Commodus's assassin, while Narcissus, who is a gladiator and not the wrestler history knows him for, is framed for it.A second refusal will have the player thrown in prison to forcibly participate. The option to agree to it or not is given to the player, however if the player refuses, Laetus and Magerius will remind the player of their station, and ask again. However if the player participates in Marcia's scheme, Laetus will inform them that the new Emperor wishes to see them in combat and requests them to participate.

An Offer You Can't Refuse: Throughout the game, the player will occasionally be given a choice as to if they wish to participate in certain events or not.An Axe to Grind: Dannaos wields two Axes to deadly effect.Cut content has the announcer making clear that Laetus and Septimius share the same African origins. Those who are unaware of their historical origins may wonder why they are depicted as darker toned then the other Roman characters. Ambiguously Brown: Laetus and Septimius.Always Male: No matter what model the player chooses, is always male for the main story.

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