Build a Better Rome - As a provincial governor charged with spreading the glory of Rome your mission is clear: build cities, foster trade and industry, make money. How you accomplish this is entirely up to you. Gain wealth and power, make a career out of pleasing the emperor, battle Barbarians and repel invaders or concentrate on building the next Eternal City. Fail and you'll end up as lunch for the lions. Prove your strength of mind and spirit and you just may be crowned Caesar.
- Build, rule and defend on one screen - no more switching between city, province and battle screens.
- Use the City Construction Kit to build the perfect city, or climb the ladder of Roman politics with a career.
- Now your citizens can give you a glimpse into the life of the common man - talk to them for clues about how to improve your city.
- Appease 5 gods with temples and festivals. Each god has its own sphere of influence: Please Ceres, and your crops will thrive! But dishonor Neptune, and watch your trade ships sink into the sea...
- Various new structures and challenges arise throughout your Governor's career, for tremendous depth of play and replayability.
- A truly intuitive, helpful interface lets you jump right in and start building.
- How Do You Build a Better Rome? Listen to Your People
Defend Your Empire
"You need to keep the peace inside and outside our city walls. I suggest you alert more Prefectures immediately. The lack of jobs has led to violent rioting near the farming sector. Our fair city will quickly burn unless you take immediate action." - Insurectus Prohibitus, Prefect.
Please the Emperor
"The Emperor's latest campaign in Gaul is going badly, and he needs weapons fast. Show your loyalty and earn favor by supplying the needed goods. Import raw iron, then have our best craftsmen fashion swords, shields and armor that will strike fear into Barbarian hearts and please Caesar." - Marcus Domitius, Cart Pusher.
Keep Them Entertained
"Roman culture is the highest in the known world. Give these provincials a taste of gladiatorial combat, chariot-racing and the theater - not only will we keep the populace happy, we will be spreading the glory of Rome!" - Enormus Gladius, Gladiator.
Collect Taxes Now
"The city has many beautiful structures, Governor, but the treasury is nearly empty, and the city walls are falling into disrepair. We must refill the coffers and get back on the road to prosperity by taxing the citizens. But beware - tax rates that are too high will drive them away." - Vampirus Sanguinarius, Tax
Build a Better Rome
As a provincial governor charged with spreading the glory of Rome your mission is clear: build cities, foster trade and industry, make money. How you accomplish this is entirely up to you. Gain wealth and power, make a career out of pleasing the emperor, battle Barbarians and repel invaders or concentrate on building the next Eternal City. Fail and you'll end up as lunch for the lions. Prove your strength of mind and spirit and you just may be crowned Caesar.
- Build, rule and defend on one screen - no more switching between city, province and battle screens.
- Use the City Construction Kit to build the perfect city, or climb the ladder of Roman politics with a career.
- Now your citizens can give you a glimpse into the life of the common man - talk to them for clues about how to improve your city.
- Appease 5 gods with temples and festivals. Each god has its own sphere of influence: Please Ceres, and your crops will thrive! But dishonor Neptune, and watch your trade ships sink into the sea...
- Various new structures and challenges arise throughout your Governor's career, for tremendous depth of play and replayability.
- A truly intuitive, helpful interface lets you jump right in and start building.
- How Do You Build a Better Rome? Listen to Your People
Defend Your Empire
"You need to keep the peace inside and outside our city walls. I suggest you alert more Prefectures immediately. The lack of jobs has led to violent rioting near the farming sector. Our fair city will quickly burn unless you take immediate action." - Insurectus Prohibitus, Prefect.
Please the Emperor
"The Emperor's latest campaign in Gaul is going badly, and he needs weapons fast. Show your loyalty and earn favor by supplying the needed goods. Import raw iron, then have our best craftsmen fashion swords, shields and armor that will strike fear into Barbarian hearts and please Caesar." - Marcus Domitius, Cart Pusher.
Keep Them Entertained
"Roman culture is the highest in the known world. Give these provincials a taste of gladiatorial combat, chariot-racing and the theater - not only will we keep the populace happy, we will be spreading the glory of Rome!" - Enormus Gladius, Gladiator.
Collect Taxes Now
"The city has many beautiful structures, Governor, but the treasury is nearly empty, and the city walls are falling into disrepair. We must refill the coffers and get back on the road to prosperity by taxing the citizens. But beware - tax rates that are too high will drive them away." - Vampirus Sanguinarius, Tax Collector.
System Requirements:
Windows 95/98/Me/XP/Vista/7, Pentium 90, 16MB RAM, 150MB HD.
