The year is 275 B.C. Through conquest and careful diplomacy, the Roman republic has brought the petty kingdoms and city-states of Italia under its control. This is the moment at which the heirs of Romulus and Remus step onto the world stage. This is the humble beginning of an empire that will one day cover most of Europe, Asia Minor, and North Africa. As an ambitious young officer, you duty is to defend Rome. Your hope is to become Caesar. Your fate - to rule the world.
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The strategy bits are on the simpler side for a war sim, but they're easy to play and the isometric battles look great. The added resource management combined with minigames adds a nice bit of flavor to it all.
I played Centurion: Defender of Rome for the first time in 2017 (the game dates from 1990) and, while I don't recall many details about it now, I found it to be quite enjoyable. Perhaps a bit on the easier and simpler side, but it's important to consider that this game belongs to a different era. Revisiting games from decades past can always offer a unique experience, and this one is no exception.