We Who Are About to Die is a roguelike role-playing game that is set in ancient Rome. Similar to the gladiators of the time period, players will have to master various skills and battle against formidable opponents in an arena if they ever hope to earn their freedom.

In terms of action-packed fighting scenes, We Who Are About to Die is similar to other hack-and-slash RPGs, such as Mount & Blade. However, the fact that players will also have to employ physics-based combat tactics provides a more immersive experience overall.

Learning from the ground up

New users will have to acquire basic skill sets through practice as well as trial and error. This type of progressive gameplay imbues the game with an additional sense of depth, and a fair amount of patience will be required.

Unique combat tactics

We Who Are About to Die employs realistic melee attacks as well as a host of weapons to obtain. However, players will also have to master various additional tactics, such as identifying the weak spot of an enemy and using momentum to their advantage.

One life to give for glory

We Who Are About to Die follows the life of a single gladiator slave who struggles to obtain the title of Grand Champion. Similar to past fights within Roman arenas, he only has a single life. Therefore, players will have to choose their tactics extremely carefully.

When in Rome...

We Who Are About to Die combines intense combat scenes, such as those found throughout Diablo II, with the brutality associated with Roman gladiatorial fighting. From unique character customization options to pleasing the arena's audience, this game should appeal to fans of battle SIM platforms.