Arcade

Arcade mode is one of the six game modes in Gladihopper. Players must defend the Roman emperor from waves of Gallic tribesmen bent on assassinating him.

Story
Oh no! A treacherous Gallic tribe has risen up and is attacking the palace in a suprise attempt to assassinate the Emperor. The only one there to stop them is... you:

If the player is your best gladiator: ...a gladiator! Just before your career ended, you were invited to the Palace to meet the Emperor. As you make your way to the the throne room, a group of rebels follow...

If the player is a swordsman: ...the toughest, bravest and most disciplined legionary in the Empire. At least that's what you tell yourself during guard duty. Suddenly, you hear shouts down the hallway...

If the player is a berserker: ...the chieftan of a loyal Gallic tribe. The Emperor and you are arguing over the latest trends in loin-cloth fashion when you are interuppted by loud noises from outside...

If the player is a spearman: ...a sellsword from the edge of the Empire. In town for the annual mercenary fair, you visit the palace to see if something is going on. Turns out there is...

Characters
There are four characters to choose from in this game mode, each with their own perks.

Trivia

 * The gladiator cannot be used until the player has created one in career mode.