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Shadow of Rome (Japan)

PlayStation 2
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Reviewed in
2005
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Shadow of Rome mixes gladiator action and stealth in ancient Rome. Bloody arena combat, political intrigue and complementary heroes. A surprising Capcom duality.

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Category
Action Adventure 1 player 18+
Description
A Capcom action-adventure released in 2005, an arena game by Keiji Inafune set in a bloody ancient Rome. Agrippa, a Roman gladiator, must prove the innocence of his father unjustly accused of murdering Julius Caesar. Bloody sword combat in Roman amphitheaters, parallel infiltration missions with Octavianus. Peplum aesthetics, uninhibited gore.

Shadow of Rome review

4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
4/5
Music
★★★★★
"Excellent"
4/5
Story
★★★★★
"Captivating"
Gameplay
"Excellent"
Fun
"From the very first minutes"
Addictiveness
"Engaging"
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Average"
Technical info
💾4,1 GB 📅13/09/2005
Published by Capcom

Shadow of Rome (PS2) price, value & rarity

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Q1 loose
 $5 Q6 complete
 $15 Q10 new
 $35 !
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Shadow of Rome
Europe / Australia
13/09/2005
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USA
13/09/2005
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Is Shadow of Rome still worth playing in 2026?

An action game from Capcom, Shadow of Rome alternates the bloody, brutal gladiator combat of Agrippa in the arena with the stealth sections of Octavianus investigating Caesar's assassination. The spectacular violence of the duels, the weapon and crowd-provoking system and the ancient Rome mood give the title real force. The stiffer stealth sections and an uneven production weigh on it. A good action game for fans of visceral arena combat and historical epic on PS2.

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