Glory of the Roman Empire (PC) - Review

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High: The Feel of the game is great, the overal gameplay is well rounded and great for all gamers.

Low: The game feels a bit short and maybe could have a bit more content.



The Roman empire, a vast and intriguing history, full of myth and legend. Sometimes too complicated to wrap your mind around let alone a great game, but Glory of the Roman Empire seems to do this. Be it on a small almost over simplified way, key word being almost. See for a City Builder Glory of the Roman Empire (GOTRE) hits the nail on the head spot on, it's fairly complex yet simple enough for it to be fun.

Before we continue, let me be the first to tell you I have logged many hours in simulation games and most of those hours in City Builders, so I am picky. Glory does a great job of delivering an authentic feel to the game, this carries its self from game art work, over all game feel and interface. Sometimes the landscapes may feel a bit over simplified, but in many ways this lends its self well to YOU the city builder. This game is all about putting you in control, which lends itself well to the era in question.

As many of my more regular readers know I have a great interest in history in particular the Ancient Roman and Greek age. One thing I was happy to see is they didn't try to make the game to complicated, and the reason I say this is I would rather see a somewhat underwhelming game that executes perfectly then an over complicated game that would have been better without the bloat.

Playing the game comes naturally, the interface and interaction with things seems very intuitive, things are just where they should be. The interface as a whole seems very well executed and designed, people of all skill levels should be able to dive right into the game. Now I am not going to get too deep in game play antics, my Gamers Journal post about the game covers that all too well, be it in a less formal fashion. So if you want to know the difference between Civilians and Slaves or when you can expect some fighting action with your armies go read my post.

Now all you strategy guys and girls reading this, please note this is primarily a simulation game that borrows some strategy elements to enhance the other all feel of the game. If you don't like city building, or you want a game that's primary goal is to be a strategy game then Glory is not for you. Saying that though is silly really planning and building a city and keeping people happy is strategy, but it's not strategy in the traditional sense (Think Age Of Empires, WarCraft III Civilization III.)

The game is deep enough to keep most "hardcore" gamers happy yet light enough to appeal to the masses, and in a good way not an I-POD type way, though there is nothing wrong with an I-POD so to speak but that's a different article. The visuals of the game are very fitting and are keeping with the times. The graphics might not win any awards for excellence they are sure to not disappoint. Just remember to turn the graphics settings up in the options before you judge them.

For a city builder the sound and over all feel of the game is great and well executed, yeah I know I said that earlier but it's so true. The sound effects are not annoying like in other City Builders, they are rather real and pull you into the game. The background music is almost so unobtrusive you hardly notice it's there, which they are, they just fit the mood of the game so well they just further the experience and make you forget your not really there controlling the given Roman City you are working on at the time.

Glory of the Roman Empire is a great City Builder, it's a nice break for the ultra hardcore gamers and nice change of pace for the casual gamer. Glory of the Roman Empire has lots of room for growth and I hope and expect to see an expansion out for it. The campaign almost feels to short but the Challenge Mode, and the Free Building Mode more than make up for that. The only thing that would have been nice to see is a map and/or a campaign builder, but that is just my lust for customized content. Now go out and buy yourself a copy of this wonderful title., and remember Keep that flame burning in your gaming experience.

Need to see this game in action go look at the screenshots here & here (you must register to the forums before you can see these last screenshots). Want to know more about the game play and the experience I had in the game go read my post about it here.


Reviewed By:EG Admin Reviewed On: Sun, 23 July 2006 00:13:09

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