Star Gladiator PS1 box art

PlayStation · Fighting

Star Gladiator

SystemPlayStation
GenreFighting
DeveloperCapcom
PublisherCapcom
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesStar Gladiator
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 6

Developed by Capcom, Star Gladiator arrived on the PlayStation as a fighting game.

It is part of the Star Gladiator series. The series also appears on other systems with Plasma Sword: Nightmare of Bilstein (Dreamcast). Capcom also made Street Fighter Alpha, Mega Man 6 and Dino Crisis 2 for the PS1.

Pick it if…

  • you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)

Maybe skip it if…

  • you prefer story-driven games or have no one to play against

What playing Star Gladiator is like

Fighting games pit two characters against each other in short one-on-one bouts. Depth comes from learning special moves, combos and each character's strengths.

Tip for newcomers: Pick one character and learn their basic special moves before branching out. Fighting games are at their best against a friend at a similar skill level.

Star Gladiator gameplay screenshot on PS1
In-game screenshot (PS1)

Star Gladiator walkthroughs & guides

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Playing PS1 games today

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Star Gladiator FAQ

Who made Star Gladiator?

It was developed by Capcom.

How long does Star Gladiator take to play?

As a fighting game, Star Gladiator typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Star Gladiator on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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