Nemesis of the Roman Empire (Bulgarian: Картаген) is a real-time strategy role-playing video game developed by Haemimont Games and published by Enlight Software. The sequel to Celtic Kings: Rage of War, the game is set in the Punic Wars and allows the player to take control of one of four nations, as well as Hannibal the Great.
In Spain the game was released on November 27, 2003 under the title Imperivm II: Conquest of Hispania, and in Italy as Imperivm II: The Punic Wars, by the publisher FX Interactive.
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Gameplay
Nemesis of the Roman Empire is a real-time strategy role-playing game. Set during the Punic Wars, the player can take control of one of four nations: the Romans, the Gauls, the Carthaginians, and the Iberians.
Seeing the power and influence of Carthage, Roman legions were sent to Africa with orders to attack the rival city of Carthage, led by its general Hannibal.
Development
Nemesis of the Roman Empire was developed by Haemimont Games, and was released in November 2003 in Spain. The game is a sequel to Celtic Kings: Rage of War, originally titled Celtic Kings: The Punic Wars. Enlight Software published and distributed the game in North America in March 2004.
Reception
Nemesis of the Roman Empire received “average” reviews according to the review aggregation website Metacritic. The game earned “Platinum” award from the Asociación Española de Distribuidores y Editores de Software de Entretenimiento (aDeSe), for more than 80,000 sales in Spain during its first 12 months. It ultimately sold above 250,000 units in Spain.
References
External links
- Official website at Haemimont Games
- Official website at FX Interactive (in Spanish)
- Official website at Excalibur Publishing
- Nemesis of the Roman Empire at MobyGames
Gamer24h Editor's Take
Nemesis of the Roman Empire caught our attention with its unique design and has shaped up to be a must-play masterpiece candidate thanks to the depth of its experience. The visionary approach of developer Haemimont Games, combined with the expertise of publisher Enlight Software, FX Interactive, has resulted in an exceptionally refined product. Its innovative take on the Real-time strategy, role-playing genre offers a breath of fresh air for fans of the category. With an overall score of 74, it delivers an enjoyable experience well above average. All in all, the Gamer24h team stands firmly behind our rating. This is a unique journey you won't want to miss.