Gladiator (1986 video game)

"Golden Castle"), is an arcade video game developed by Allumer and published in 1986 by Taito.

The game's three buttons correspond to a high, medium, and low attack with Great Gurianos's sword.

Gameplay is split between two modes; in the "obstacle" mode, Great Gurianos walks forward, and the player must use the sword and shield to defend him from bats, fireballs, arrows, shuriken, and other flying hazards.

[1] The character can generate a temporary force field during the obstacle course phases (when weapons and bats fly at him) by rapidly moving the shield up and down.

[3] During the combat phases, Great Gurianos can become invincible (flashing golden) for a short time.

Screenshot of the ZX Spectrum version, Great Gurianos