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History: Great Empires - Rome

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Turn-based empire building in the Roman era

The briefing

About this game

Great Empires: Rome is a classic turn-based strategy game for Nintendo DS set during the period of the Roman Empire. As an emperor, you guide a developing nation through diplomacy, economic expansion, military conquest, and strategic resource management.

Build and upgrade cities, capture territory, recruit units, and develop an army capable of challenging rival governments and tribes. Battles emphasize squad management, orders, and troop formations, while diplomatic options include treaties, neutral nations, and formal declarations of war.

Key Features

  • Play across more than 20 tribes from the Roman Empire period.
  • Choose specialized unit types for different battlefield roles.
  • Manage squads, orders, and troop formations in large battles.
  • Construct buildings, upgrade cities, and shape recruitment strategies.
  • Use diplomacy through treaties, neutral relationships, and declarations of war.
  • Enjoy four Roman-themed mini-games for quick play.

Great Empires: Rome was released for Nintendo DS on March 27, 2009, and published by Valcon Games. The game was developed in conjunction with A&E's History Channel.