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Strategy / tactics

Against Rome

by Independent Arts Software·published by Encore Software Inc.

7 November 2003Teen19
PCWindows

Reader score

6.5/ 10

5 votes

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About

Against Rome is a real-time strategy game set in the peak era of the Roman Empire. Players can represent Teutons, Huns and Celts, trying to retain their independence and expand their lands across Britain, Germany, Russia, Eastern Europe and Italy. Successful play involves being aggressive, brutal and greedy, as this was the only way to made inroads into Rome's power.

The game's main campaign includes 24 missions, as well as accurate recreations of historical incidents. There are unique units, buildings, and even battle formations for each tribe. Chiefs earn glory points by fighting and can use them in a variety of ways. Weather effects and a day-night cycle influence gameplay. The game also has 8-player multiplayer support across 10 scenarios.

Ways to play

Modes

Single playerMultiplayer

Game details

Business Model

Commercial

Media Type

CD-ROM, Download, DVD-ROM

Input Devices Supported/Optional

Keyboard, Mouse

Multiplayer Options

Internet, LAN, Modem

Multiplayer Game Modes

Free-for-all / One-on-one (VS)

Number of Offline Players

1-8 Players

Number of Online Players

2-8 Players

System requirements

Min. CPU Class Required

Intel Pentium III

Min. OS Class Required

Windows 98

Min. RAM Required

256 MB

Min. DirectX Version Required

DirectX 7.0

Min. CD-ROM Drive Speed Required

4X (600 KB/s)

Video Modes Supported

Full screen

Video Resolutions Supported

1024×768

Box art

Also known as

Podbój Rzymu — Polish title

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Facts

Released

7 November 2003

Platforms

PCWindows

Age ratings

ESRBTeenPEGI12USK12

Standing

Top 76% by want to play

Tags

Diagonal-downFree cameraIsometricReal-timeMultiple units/characters controlPoint and selectFantasy