Dark Arena places gamers in the year 2146 where The United Arms Organization has completed the top secret training of its finest soldiers. Genetically engineered opponents were created to assess the combat skills of each trainee. Extremely dangerous and very aggressive, these opponents took over and within 48 hours, had captured the facility, killing all but one soldier. In Dark Arena, players assume the role of that elite soldier, whose only chance of survival is to battle across the camp where a ship awaits for departure. In order to escape, the player must defeat the hordes of dangerous enemies in his path.