Nice! Quite a bit of replayability in this hidden gem. Visuals were fitting overall ( not perfect necessarily, but consistent ). Gameplay itself was pretty OK, but what stood out most for me was the upgrades and customizability between the fights.
Regarding the rivalry : I think it would be nice to have your gladiator rise the ranks. I have not gotten to that point, so correct me if I'm wrong, i'll probably try it again!