Europa Universalis: Rome - Vae Victis PC
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8.6 out of 10

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  • Summary: The dynamics of the characters that live in the Republic will come to life as the men and women have their own personal goals and agendas, which are often in conflict with each other. Will you be able to manage these willful personalities? As a Republic you will now need to take the Senate into the account. Characters will belong to various parties depending on their goals, values and ambition. The Senate will pass laws, which will allow or disallow certain country actions. Making sure that the party in power backs your own goals, adds another strategic element to gameplay. Monarchies and Tribes will have their own courts, beware of bootlickers and sycophants who will stop at nothing to replace your divinely appointed ruler with themselves. "Carthago Delenda Est". Senators will cry out and charge players to perform their duties. Now the Senate or a religious power can give players missions to fulfill, guiding the player through ambitions to experience a rich and rewarding history. Mobilize the Senate to back important laws such as 'Lex Gabinia' to fight piracy or the 'Lex Acilia Repetundarum' to reduce corruption.Players can also enact decisions at various levels, working with regional governors to grant citizenships to a region or a province. Completely revised military AI, particularly in the area of military campaigns. Will benefit experienced players in particular. An overhauled interface making the information more easily accessible for both new and advanced players. [Paradox Interactive]… Expand

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. Pelit (Finland)
    94
    The best and only simulation about ancient Rome just got even better. A must for any history buff. [Jan 2009]
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  2. Absolute Games
    83
    With a lot of previous mistakes corrected by the mini-expansion, Europa Universalis: Rome got its second wind. Vae Victis is worth a look even for those grand strategy fans who dismissed the original game.
  3. Boomtown
    80
    As far as an expansion goes, it has to be said, that this felt a little light weight.
  4. AceGamez
    70
    Interestingly, the senatorial concept has also been expanded to the barbarian tribes and other nations allowing you to more effectively subvert them to your cause. Assuming you're willing to get your hands dirty and do some assassination and smear campaigning, then you can sow seeds of malcontent far better than before.
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  1. Positive: 2 out of 3
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  3. Negative: 1 out of 3
  1. AragornTheGreat
    10
    Nice Strategy game! For the greatest humans!
  2. kruelgor
    10
    Awesome grand strategy game of the ancient Roman era. Vae Victis adds the Senate which makes it very interesting. The Senate will give you missions to complete for added bonuses, similar to Total War: Rome in that regard. It's not an easy game either, you will feel challenged as there are internal issues and conflicts, as well as hordes of enemies abroad. You'll enjoy many hours and sleepless nights with this one.… Expand
  3. Ekaton
    0
    This game makes The EU:Rome slightly better but it's still a joke in comparison to other games by Paradox. I can't say I like it when I play as the Roman Republic: I should be running a family there, trying to climb in the state's society, getting new offices, fighting other clans and trying to improve my standing, pretty much like in CK2. It would be much better than running the whole country with almost no regard for the characters.… Expand

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