But probably the biggest difference in Gladius from other tactical RPGs is the “Swing Meter” -- this is something you’d normally see in a sports game, not an RPG (but I guess, technically, this kind of is a “sports” game...). By pressing the designated buttons at the correct time, you have control over the amount of damage you can deliver to an enemy. Some of these moves are a bit more difficult to execute than others, but you do have the option to turn the meter off. While this feature sounds like it’d be out-of-place, it (mostly) works quite well -- you feel like you’re actively participating in the battle, rather than just watching from a distance.