Sure, let’s dive into this quirky piece about the ever-fascinating Roman Empire vibe that’s been floating around the internet lately. So, it’s 2023 and boom! All of a sudden, everyone’s obsessing over Rome. I mean, why did this become a thing? No clue. But then, just like that, Ubisoft Mainz jumps into the chaos with their game Anno 117: Pax Romana. It’s like a dream come true for those who’ve been secretly wishing they were Roman emperors. (Okay, maybe not emperors, but close enough, right?)
So, this guy, uh, Manuel Reihner — he’s the creative whiz behind the game — told IGN something along the lines of, “People have been wanting Rome, like, forever.” And honestly, can’t blame them. There’s something so utterly captivating about that ancient empire. It just sticks around in the back of our minds, doesn’t it?
Here’s the kicker: Ubisoft Mainz unveiled this game during a showcase in some fancy Roman gardens. Picture this—Julius Caesar once owned the place. Imagine sipping espressos there, daydreaming about gladiators or whatever they did for fun back then.
The gameplay? It’s promising to be all kinds of epic. With the game’s 117: Pax Romana twist, it’s got everything to build your dream Roman colony. Turns out, people dig these historical settings way more than the high-tech, future stuff. Funny, isn’t it?
Now, about the mechanics. You can actually build diagonally. Diagonally! Finally ditching those boring right angles. Let’s hear it for realism with winding roads and bustling markets squeezed into snug little plots.
Oh! Here’s a juicy tidbit: buildings now have zones — like mood swings for architecture. They affect the little folks living nearby — boosts them up or not, depending. Makes for some serious strategic brain exercise, I tell ya.
There’s so much more, too. Tech trees, fancy citizen levels, ways to expand either with swords or chatting – that’s diplomacy, apparently. Plus, a faith system that’s as bendy as a… uh, papyrus scroll? Yeah, let’s go with that.
Look, if you’re one of those who daydreams about Rome (doesn’t everyone?), this game might just be your jam. It’s heading to PS5, PC, and Xbox. Soonish. Until then, I guess look at Roman memes or something.
