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Imperator: Rome

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Release Date: April 25, 2019

Strategy, Economic, RTS, Ancient History, War Strategy, Ancient Rome, Historical, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Internet

Imperator: Rome is a large scale strategy game, in which you play as a leader of an ancient nation, starting from Athens' golden age. You have many duties, such as managing your country, developing the society, economy, and military, and maintaining relations with other nations.

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Imperator: Rome is a strategy game, in which you lead an ancient nation. It was developed by Paradox Developments, known for such productions as Crusader Kings II, Hearts of Iron IV, Stellaris, and Europa Universalis IV.

Mechanics

The spatial and temporal setting of the game is wider than the title might suggest. The gameplay starts during the golden age of Athens. Imperator: Rome features an enormous map, stretching from the Pillars of Hercules (the ancient same of the Rock Gibraltar) to India. You can conquer every nation visible on the map.

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Imperator Rome Guide
Guide

Last update: April 15, 2019

Imperator Rome Guide

In the guide to Imperator Rome you will find tips to help you start your conquest of Europe. Which nation is the best to play and how to win wars? Discover tricks for a good start in our Imperator Rome Guide.

Imperator Rome Guide
Originals

December 26, 2019

The Best Strategy Games of 2019 – Our Editor's Choice

Multiple diverse strategy games were published throughout 2019, including turn-based Behemoth 4X, Grand Strategies, and some games featuring some smaller battles. Our list does not lack tycoon strategy games.

The Best Strategy Games of 2019 – Our Editor's Choice
The Best Strategy Games of 2019 – Our Editor's Choice

News

Paradox Suspends Development of Imperator: Rome

Paradox Suspends Development of Imperator: Rome

Paradox decided to temporarily suspend development of Imperator: Rome. The developers responsible for the game were delegated to work on other projects for the publisher.

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Adrian Werner

May 1, 2021

Paradox Suspends Development of Imperator: Rome
Huge Patch 2.0 Inbound for Imperator Rome

Huge Patch 2.0 Inbound for Imperator Rome

Paradox Interactive does not give up and tries to breathe second life into Imperator: Rome. Today will see the release of an update that revamps the interface, troops and technology, among other things.

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Adrian Piotrowski

February 16, 2021

Huge Patch 2.0 Inbound for Imperator Rome
Imperator: Rome 2.0 Inbound; Marius Update Release Date Revealed

Imperator: Rome 2.0 Inbound; Marius Update Release Date Revealed

Paradox Interactive has confirmed the imminent debut of the next DLC for Imperator: Rome. Along with it, we can expect the so-called Marius Update, which will fix the game's biggest issues.

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Jacob Blazewicz

February 1, 2021

Imperator: Rome 2.0 Inbound; Marius Update Release Date Revealed

2019 Was the Best Year in Paradox Interactive's History

Paradox Interactive has published its financial results for the previous year. The publisher achieved the best result in the its history. Interestingly, most of the revenue was generated by older games and their expansions, such as Hearts of Iron IV.

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Adrian Werner

April 18, 2020

2019 Was the Best Year in Paradox Interactive's History

Flood of Announcements and Trailers from PDXCON 2019

During the PDXCON 2019 event Paradox Interactive went all out. The publisher showed the first trailer of Werewolf: The Apocalypse - Earthblood, and announced a bunch of expansions, such as Hearts of Iron IV: La Resistance, Age of Wonders: Planetfall - Revelations, Stellaris: Federations, Prison Architect - Psych Ward: Warden's Edition and BattleTech: Heavy Metal.

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Adrian Werner

October 19, 2019

Flood of Announcements and Trailers from PDXCON 2019

Imperator Rome Will Get at Least Two Major Expansions per Year

Paradox has revealed its plans for the development of the strategy game Imperator: Rome for the next few years. In addition, the devs presented the content of the first two free patches, which will soon be available.

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Milosz Szubert

April 30, 2019

Imperator Rome Will Get at Least Two Major Expansions per Year

First Reviews: Imperator Rome

The first reviews of Imperator: Rome have surfaced on the web. According to the experts, Paradox has delivered another recommendable strategy.

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Adrian Werner

April 26, 2019

First Reviews: Imperator Rome

Imperator Rome - Paradox's Latest Strategy Launches Today

Today marks the PC release of Imperator: Rome, a new strategy game from Paradox Interactive, which this time will take us back to antiquity.

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Milosz Szubert

April 25, 2019

Imperator Rome - Paradox's Latest Strategy Launches Today
Imperator: Rome - Release Date, Price, Hardware Requirements

Imperator: Rome - Release Date, Price, Hardware Requirements

Imperator: Rome, the next strategy game from Paradox Interactive, will hit the shelves in April. In addition to a release date, we’ve learned the game’s price and hardware requirements.

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Christian Pieniazek

February 6, 2019

Imperator: Rome - Release Date, Price, Hardware Requirements

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System Requirements

System Requirements for Imperator: Rome Video Game:

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Minimum System Requirements:
Intel Core i3-550 3.2 GHz / AMD Phenom II X6 1055T 2.8 GHz, 4 GB RAM, graphic card 1 GB GeForce GTX 460 / Radeon HD 6970 or better, Windows 7 SP1 64-bit.

Recommended System Requirements:
Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4 GHz / AMD Ryzen 3 2200G 3.5 GHz, 6 GB RAM, graphic card 2 GB GeForce GTX 660 / Radeon R9 380 or better, Windows 10 64-bit.

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Ratings

Game Ratings for Imperator: Rome Video Game.

7.9

OpenCritic Rating

Game is Recomended by 75% of Critics. There are 29 Critic Reviews.

OpenCritic

PC Gamer: 92 / 100 by Fraser Brown

Huge, inventive and the reason I'm sleep deprived. It's brilliant.

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GameWatcher: 7.5 / 10 by Marcello Perricone

A very Paradox game, in both a good and bad way. It has all the hallmarks of a good game, and I look forward to seeing continued development as time goes by.

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PCGamesN: 8 / 10 by Phil Iwaniuk

As Imperator grows in scale from its Clausewitz cousins, so too it grows in depth and ultimately in unwieldiness. But there's a grand strategy with aeons of play in it for you.Phil Iwaniuk

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STEAM Score

All Reviews: Mixed (26,634)

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User Reviews Summary generated by AI

The main pros of the game

  • Personality and Flavor: Many users appreciate the unique personality of the game, considering it a hidden gem among Paradox titles.
  • Improved Experience: Post-launch updates have significantly improved the game, making it more enjoyable than at launch.
  • Mod Support: The Invictus mod is highly recommended by users, enhancing gameplay and keeping the game fresh.
  • Historical Simulation: Players enjoy the historical simulation aspect, especially the ability to role-play as different civilizations, particularly Rome.
  • Combat Mechanics: Some users find the combat system to be the best among Paradox games.

The main cons of the game

  • Development and Support: A common sentiment is disappointment over the game's perceived abandonment and the lack of further development from Paradox.
  • Repetitive Gameplay: Users note that the game can become boring due to repetitive events and limited depth.
  • Clunky Mechanics: Many reviews mention that the game feels clunky and confusing, with some mechanics being poorly implemented.
  • Lack of Depth: Several players feel that the game lacks the depth and engagement found in other Paradox titles like EU4 or CK3.

The features or elements that are missing from the game according to users

  • Intuitive Design: Players mention that the game is not intuitive, making it difficult to learn and engage with its systems.
  • Dynamic Events and Progression: Users desire more dynamic events and a more rewarding progression system.
  • Balancing and Counterplay: There's a call for better balancing, particularly for smaller states, and more counterplay options against dominant nations.
  • User Interface Improvements: Many users wish for a better user interface to enhance overall gameplay experience.
  • Civil War Mechanics: The civil war mechanics are criticized for being too central to the gameplay loop, leading to frustration.

Summary

  • Overall, while Imperator: Rome has its strengths, particularly with the support of mods and improvements made post-launch, many users feel it suffers from a lack of depth, clarity, and ongoing support from the developers.

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