An ambitious Roman strategy game by Bits of Magic blending management and tactical combat. Very original, a bit clunky to learn, but deep and addictive.
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Category
Turn-Based Strategy1 player12+
Description
General Marcus defends Rome against barbarians in this EA Mega Drive historical strategy game. Published by Electronic Arts, released in Europe in October 1991. Turn-based strategy in ancient Rome, legion management and battles, diplomacy and continent exploration.
Centurion - Defender of Rome review
3/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Polished"
3/5
Music
★★★★★
"Memorable"
2/5
Story
★★★★★
"Classic"
Gameplay
"Solid"
Fun
"Mild"
Addictiveness
"Engaging"
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Massive"
Defending and then expanding Rome against the barbarians blends pitched battles, diplomacy and chariot races into a surprisingly varied historical strategy. Building a stable empire calls for long games where every province counts. That variety, rare for its time, offers a replay value that holds fans of ancient conquest over the long term.