Europa Universalis: Rome is a grand strategy game developed by Paradox Development Studio. Published by Paradox Interactive and released in 2008, it became the fourth installment in the Europa Universalis series. It was the second game to be based on Paradox’s Clausewitz Engine.
Gameplay and release
The game is set during the time of the Roman Republic, beginning in 280 BC with the start of the Pyrrhic War, and ending with the rise of the Roman Empire in 27 BC. Players have a choice of leading any of over 53 factions, which represent ten prominent cultures including Carthaginian, Celtic, Egyptian, Greek, and Roman. The game was released for Microsoft Windows in April 2008, followed by an OS X version ported by Virtual Programming in July.
Editions
The game’s only expansion, Vae Victis, was released on 19 November 2008. Paradox had ideas for a second expansion based around the timeline of Alexander the Great, but this was never developed.
Virtual Programming published the Mac OS X version of the Europa Universalis: Rome Gold Edition on 23 July 2010, which includes the Vae Victis expansion pack.
Reception
See also
- Imperator: Rome, a spiritual successor to Europa Universalis: Rome
- List of grand strategy video games
- List of Paradox Interactive games
Notes
References
External links
- Official wiki Archived 5 September 2017 at the Wayback Machine
⭐ Review Scores
Gamer24h Editor's Take
Europa Universalis: Rome 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 Paradox Development Studio, combined with the expertise of publisher Paradox Interactive, has resulted in an exceptionally refined product. Its innovative take on the Grand strategy genre offers a breath of fresh air for fans of the category. With an overall score of 73, 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.