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Against Rome

Set in Europe at the time of the migration of nations (about 200-450 AD), Against Rome takes the player to that part of the continent that has not yet succumbed to the Roman Empire. This vast territory, which…

5 May 2004

Against Rome is a real time strategy (rts) developed by Independent Arts Software, released 5 May 2004 on PC (Microsoft Windows).

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What Against Rome is

Against Rome is a real time strategy (rts) game developed by Independent Arts Software and released in 2004. It was published by Encore Software Inc.. It is available on PC (Microsoft Windows) only.

The premise, in the publisher's words

Set in Europe at the time of the migration of nations (about 200-450 AD), Against Rome takes the player to that part of the continent that has not yet succumbed to the Roman Empire. This vast territory, which the Romans disparagingly called barbaricum, is the home of numerous primitive nations. The player takes control over one of these barbarian tribes, who as a whole stood out for a pronounced lack of cultural achievements, combined with a ferocious belligerence. Skirmishes, raids and plunderings were the order of the day for these barbarians and are, therefore, the great theme of this game. Based in a small village, the player and his barbarians roam the vast forests of Germania or the…
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How it plays

Its themes are historical. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component. Available modes: Multiplayer and Single player.

What it launched against

Against Rome launched on 5 May 2004, within three weeks of Pikmin 2, Thief 3: Deadly Shadows, Thief: Deadly Shadows and Rise of Nations: Thrones & Patriots.

Released around the same time: Pikmin 2, Thief 3: Deadly Shadows, Thief: Deadly Shadows, Rise of Nations: Thrones & Patriots.

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When did Against Rome come out?
Against Rome was released on 5 May 2004 for PC (Microsoft Windows).

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