In the latest instalment of the award-winning Anno strategy franchise, it’s your destiny to shape the Roman Empire in the year 117 AD. As governor, will you encourage economic growth or expand your rule through dominance? Lead with rebellion or unite a diverse culture?
The cost of peace is yours to decide.
Prophecies of Ash is a good first step in the right direction for Anno 117: Pax Romana. The volcanic eruption cycle adds a much-needed challenge to the game, especially for the late-stage builds, where there are no military and economic challenges left for the players, and prevents the playthrough from becoming monotonous, while it can be switched off...
Ubisoft have built upon the foundations of its immensely satisfying city-building blueprint with a winning retheme, but a few too many technical and interface issues mean Anno 117: Pax Romana falls just shy of a recommendation.
Complex in some ways and relaxed in others, Anno 117: Pax Romana is a satisfying and creative citybuilder that is easy to spend hours on. I loved my time donning the toga of a Roman governor. While some might miss a deep combat system, I find very little to dislike about Anno 117: Pax Romana that couldn’t be fixed by switching to the PC version with...
Anno 117: Pax Romana is an incredibly rich historical strategy game that adapts to whatever the player needs it to be. Whether that's a cosy city-builder offering boundless customisation, a deep economy management sim, or a competitive RTS, Ubisoft Mainz ticks all the boxes with flair.
Anno 117: Pax Romana is a fantastic new entry in a relatively niche genre that offers more accessible gameplay without sacrificing the depth that the city-building genre is known (and loved) for.
