Star Gladiator: Episode 1: Final Crusade

Matches are fought in a 3D arena with one-on-one combat and a focus on spacing, timing, and combos. Players use light and heavy attacks, throws, jumps, and evasive movement to pressure opponents or create openings. Many fighters rely on unique melee weapons and special techniques. The main structure is a single-player progression mode that sends the player through a sequence of battles before the final confrontation.

Blade

A heroic swordsman and one of the main fighters, wielding a light blade in close combat.

Saturn Dorman

A fast, agile fighter specialized in aerial movement and quick pressure.

June

A mysterious female combatant with swift movement and versatile offense.

Hayato Kanzaki

A series representative who fights with an energy sword and balanced close-range attacks.

Gore Gandon

A heavy powerhouse with wide-reaching strikes and strong grappling power.

Ghost Bilstein

The final antagonist and the main threat driving the story.

Learn each fighter's range and use movement to force whiffs before counterattacking. Light attacks are useful for checking distance, while heavier follow-ups and throws punish openings. Against faster opponents, stay patient and avoid jumping predictably. In single-player mode, conserving health for later stages matters more than overcommitting early.

Tips and tricks

• Master spacing first; the game rewards clean positioning.
• Use safe pokes before attempting bigger damage combos.
• Defend patiently against aggressive opponents and punish mistakes.