Anubis
A jackal-headed Egyptian warrior who uses mystical attacks and close-range strikes.
How it plays
How does War Gods play?
War Gods is played from a behind-the-character 3D perspective. The objective is to defeat an opponent in a best-of-three-round match by reducing the opponent's life bar before time expires. Players can walk around the arena, attack with punches and kicks, block, jump, throw, and perform character-specific special moves.
The main single-player mode sends the selected warrior through a sequence of increasingly difficult opponents before a final confrontation. Versus play allows two players to fight each other, while practice options can be used to learn attacks and movement. Winning matches advances the arcade route, but the game does not use a large equipment or character-progression system.
Plan your run
What is the best way to play War Gods?
Learn the range and recovery time of each character's basic attacks before relying on special moves. Staying near the edge of an arena can make sidestepping and punishment easier, but careless movement may also leave you open to throws.
Against computer opponents, block patiently and counter after a missed heavy attack. Use throws when an opponent remains close to your guard, and save aggressive special-move attempts for situations where their start-up can be protected by distance or timing.
Meet the cast
Who are the key characters?
Exor
A powerful armored fighter with a demonic appearance and heavy attacks.
Grox
A monstrous opponent associated with the later stages of the arcade route.
Kabuki Jo
A theatrical Japanese-inspired fighter who combines agile movement with weapon-based techniques.
Kerri
A fast female warrior whose style emphasizes mobility and quick attacks.
Maximus
A heavily built gladiatorial fighter specializing in strength and close combat.
Pagan
A dark, mystical warrior who uses unusual special attacks.
Vallah
A warrior with a mythic appearance and a balanced fighting style.
Voodoo
A masked fighter whose attacks draw on supernatural and ritual imagery.
Warhead
A heavily armed combatant with a military-inspired design and forceful attacks.
Before you begin
What should you know before playing?
- 1
Practice each character's special moves before attempting the later arcade fights.
- 2
Use arena movement to avoid predictable attacks instead of blocking every approach.
- 3
Watch the opponent's recovery after a missed heavy strike and counter quickly.
Editorial context
What do players highlight?
A distinctive Midway fighter with memorable mythological characters, though its combat and presentation feel less refined than many of its contemporaries.
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