Europa Universalis: Rome

Publisher: Paradox Interactive

Developer: Paradox Interactive

Category: Strategy

Release Dates

N Amer - 04/15/2008

Intl - 04/18/2008

Digital Download - 04/15/2008

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GameZone's Review

8.3

GZ Rating

Gameplay8.5
Graphics8.5
Sound7
DifficultyHard
Concept8
Multiplayer7
Overall8.3

Reviewer: Anise Hollingshead

Review Date: 05/19/2008


In several areas, Europa Roma offers a fresh presentation of the genre

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Europa Universalis: Rome Patched
Today Paradox Interactive released patch 1.2, accessible via the game's loading screen (update)

Paradox Interactive launches historical Quiz
Is there anyone intelligent enough to take on this devilishly tricky quiz?!?

Which historical ruler are you?

Europa Universalis: Rome Goes Gold
Prestigious publisher Paradox Interactive proudly confirms that Europa Universalis: Rome has gone gold

Paradox Interactive Confirms Release Date Of EU Rome
Europa Universalis: Rome begins its March of Conquest

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Description

Experience one of the most defining periods in world history in an experience crafted by the masters of Grand Strategy. The greatest cultural and military civilizations are brought to life through this epic title rife with great strategic and tactical depth.

Europa Universalis: Rome will cover the time period from the first Punic War to the start of the true Empire. Players will have thousand of gameplay choices ranging from country, culture, provincial and character options to name but a few, making each and every game infinitely customizable and truly unique. "Europa Universalis: Rome combines the best of the Empire Building, Conquest and Warfare genres, wrapped into a title that contains all main characteristics of a typical Paradox Interactive game", said Johan Andersson, Director of Development. "This project has the potential to become the most talked about grand strategy game to date."

Features

  • Fully 3D map with integrated graphics and detailed topography Start at any date between 280 B.C. and 27 B.C.
  • Choose between 10 different cultures, including the Roman, Celtic, Greek and Egyptian civili-zations, with more than 53 playable factions on a map spanning hundreds of provinces.
  • Watch your characters develop new traits through political intrigue and various interactions with thousands of other characters.
  • Trade, negotiate or fight with your neighbours and advance your technologies to unite the Mediterranean World.
  • Robust multiplayer allows you to challenge up to 32 players either competitively or in co-op mode.

Hardware Requirements

  • VISTA COMPATIBLE
  • Microsoft Windows XP/2000
  • 1.9 Ghz Intel Pen-tium or similar
  • AMD 512mb
  • RAM Direct X 9.0c
  • 128mb compatible video card & support for pixelshader 2.0

Notes

AKA: EU: Rome

Digital download available on GamersGate.



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ESRB Rating

Everyone 10+
Alcohol Reference
Mild Violence

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