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Aggressors: Ancient Rome

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2018

Should you play it?

A mix of deep gameplay and rich historical flavor, Aggressors: Ancient Rome lets you relive history as the ruler of one of the mighty civilizations of the ancient Mediterranean. Choose one of twenty available factions and conquer the world.

What works

  • Deep and intricate strategic gameplay
  • Active and responsive developer support
  • Extensive customization and modding options
  • Challenging and competent ai
  • Immersive historical setting and diplomacy

Things to keep in mind

  • Dated graphics and sound design
  • Steep learning curve and complex ui
  • Limited faction visual differentiation
  • No current multiplayer mode
  • Some randomness in events can be frustrating

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Aggressors: Ancient Rome: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Status, Fellowship, Domination. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Story, Leadership. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Fantasy.

Last update: 26/08/2026