Expeditions: Rome
January 20, 2022
THE FUTURE OF ROME IS IN YOUR HANDS: WHAT WILL YOUR LEGACY BE? Take on the role of a young Legatus whose father was murdered by an unknown political opponent, forcing you to escape Rome and take refuge in the military campaign to subdue a Greek rebellion. Step by step, …
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"Expeditions: Rome doesn&s;t follow Caesar&s;s famous statement "Veni, vidi, vici", because after the awe-inspiring opening it kind of fumbles the landing in the end. Despite that it still remains a great journey back to the attractive setting of ancient Rome …"
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"I would appreciate Expeditions: Rome much more if only there were fewer boring tasks and everything was happening faster. Conquering Europe really shouldn&s;t take that long, and battles should have more meaning, albeit less frequent. Quantity does not mean quality."
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"Expeditions: Rome gives you a mix of social intrigue and hex-style turn-based strategy. Relive the glory days of Rome as a high-ranking military official. Meet companions and hire trusted legionnaires in your quest for dominance. Get immersed with tons of …"
Read original review"A beautiful journey through the Roman Empire with elements of strategy and IO."
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"Expeditions: Rome is a decent game with a huge focus on micro as well as macro-management that makes its mark in the small genre of strategy games. I’d recommend an immediate buy if you like turn-based games and want one …"
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"Expeditions: Rome is astounding in every area I was presented with. Constantly I felt like there were tons of things for me to explore and pay attention to, and truly simulates how I picture leading an entire war campaign."
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"Logic Artists finally did it! They made epic mix of RPG and turn-based strategy. Roma Victor!"
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"Expeditions: Rome is an impressive tactical RPG with captivating strategic combat, as well as a lot more heart than expected."
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"Expeditions: Rome is a masterpiece of a turn-based RPG, featuring an impressive web of interconnected systems and features."
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"Expeditions: Rome is a surprisingly detailed tactical RPG that takes you through three huge theatres of the Roman republic on a personal quest for revenge or triumph. This story is what you make of it, packed full of meaningful decisions …"
Read original review"Expeditions: Rome knows how to make history exciting and engaging. The tactical engagements offer variety and challenge. Controlling a legion is makes the player feel powerful. Interacting with the likes of Mithridates through dialogue will appeal to history lovers but …"
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"Don&s;t be fooled by its raw presentation, and don&s;t let yourself be discouraged by a poorly made dubbing: Expeditions Rome is a video game that treats us with a first-rate role-playing experience. In a nutshell, if you love tactical RPGs …"
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"Expeditions: Rome, despite some not so well crafted aspects, manages to deliver a captivating tactical experience."
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"Expeditions Rome is a huge game that does a lot of things and does them all in a remarkable way. Turn-based battles, large-scale strategy, or stories with long-term decisions, take your pick. It won&s;t disappoint the Expeditions veteran, and it …"
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"If you’ve never experienced an Expeditions game before, then Expeditions: Rome is a good starting point. It’s by far the most polished and refined game in the series, and features a variety of unique little ideas and mechanics you don’t …"
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"Expeditions Rome is an excellent hybrid between a role-playing game and a turn-based strategy game, which manages to impress with its variety and breadth."
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"The overwhelming feeling I had in my time with Expeditions: Rome is that it&s;s perfectly average."
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"Expeditions: Rome feels more like a mod with Roman themes than a fully fleshed-out game. From the customization to the design, there are many details that feel unfinished or lack the depth expected of games in the strategy genre. Still, …"
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"Expeditions: Rome is by far the best installment of the series launched nearly a decade ago. If you love the RPG genre with unusual twists, you should definitely be interested in the latest THQ Nordic entry."
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"Streamlined is a good word to describe Expeditions: Rome. Instead of jamming it full of every feature under the sun, it’s lean and mean. Maybe you are making fewer choices than you would in the latest Pathfinder game, but every …"
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"Expeditions: Rome is a compelling blend of RPG and strategy that, while perhaps lacking the personability other RPGs have with their units, more than makes up for it everywhere else."
Read original review"I&s;ll make this as simple as possible: If you like the idea of controlling a Roman Legion and conquering in the name of Rome, you will like Expeditions: Rome. If that doesn&s;t sound like fun, then this game won&s;t be …"
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"Despite the overstuffed Legion Management aspect and the lingering feeling of watching a Netflix adaptation of ancient Rome, the objective-based combat and RP options available make Rome the most complete Expeditions game yet."
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"Expeditions: Rome deserves a Roman triumph as one of the most impressive tactical RPGs of the last several years, despite occasionally bending under the weight of too many systems."
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"Logic Artists takes what could&s;ve been a very “safe bet” in terms of setting, turns it upside down and creates interesting parallels between interpersonal relationships, power fantasy, privilege and the lack of it. Sometimes aims a bit too high in …"
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"Expeditions: Rome turns out to be a magnificent title for role-playing and history lovers. That History with a capital letter on which this title is based, putting us in a real context and with many very recognizable historical characters, is …"
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"Historical fiction is a quick way to my heart, and while, if I were inclined to make a historical fiction game set in ancient Rome myself, I would probably go with some kind of retelling of Caligula’s story (note: I …"
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"Expeditions: Rome balances thoughtful historical story-telling, ambitious RPG elements and tactical warfare to serve up a Roman triumph."
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"Expeditions: Rome presented a beautiful Roman experience, taking into account historical accuracy, but unfortunately it suffered from unbalanced units and a difficulty curve the least of what we can say about it is that it is unreasonable, However it is …"
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"Expeditions: Rome builds on the reputation of a great series, but raises the bar even higher. The game’s story is set in the historical setting of ancient Rome, and it makes excellent use of this to its advantage. At the …"
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"Expeditions: Rome is a game that is well-deserving of a Roman Triumph."
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"An uneven epic whose historical richness guides it through some awkward pacing."
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"Expeditions: Rome is the best title in the series yet, with an intriguing storyline that can be partially influnced by players choices and a deeply satistying combat system in which players can test their tactical prowess."
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"Expeditions: Rome is a great game that does exactly what it sets out to do. It’s a CRPG set during Ancient Rome focusing on authenticity and balancing RPG mechanics with hardcore strategy mechanics. A balance it strikes well, with a …"
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"Overall, an enjoyable RPG with a little bloat, allowing you to progress at your own pace as you quell rebellions across the Roman Empire."
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"Expeditions: Rome has some major flaws, but its strong parts can capture you for dozens of hours."
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