Armchair General gives Great Battles of Rome an 85%

Armchair General: Nov 19, 2007

"Serious students of the era and newcomers alike should enjoy this fast yet entrancing game. Although HPS' Punic Wars provides more insight into specific battles, Slitherine has created an addictive little gem."
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GamersInfo previews Great Battles of Rome

GamersInfo: Sep 26, 2007

I played scenario after scenario and forgot to watch my time, resulting in a late night rush to bed. I'm not much of a RTS person, as I always seem to get my posterior whipped, but this was one game preview I really enjoyed playing.
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Great Battles of Rome video on GameTrailers

Game Trailers: Sep 25, 2007

GameTrailers, the leading source for online gaming related videos, and an MTV property, is now running the trailer for The History Channel(R) Great Battles of Rome on the front page in a feature slot.
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Static Multimedia previews Great Battles of Rome

StaticMultimedia: Aug 02, 2007

The result of all this seems to be to get players to the cut scenes that tell the story of Rome's rise as an empire. Although I was hooked, I could watch this same series on the History Channel separately. Gamewise, I need more challenge. The History Channel: Great Battles of Rome is a little rough around the edges, but shows much promise in the realm of RTS, albeit with an educational stint.
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Eternal Gaming previews Great Battles of Rome

Eternal Gaming: Jul 26, 2007

If this where the final build of the game would I recommend this game to anyone? Yes, to anyone that has a love for history, to anyone that has a love for strategy, or anyone that likes real time strategy games. Its different enough to be fun, yet simple enough that anyone can enjoy it.
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PC Gameworld previews The History Channel(R) Great Battles of Rome

PC Gameworld: Jul 05, 2007

…a promising newcomer to the fray in Great Battles of Rome, whose blend of intuitive interfacing and patient pacing could enlist from the casual and hardcore camps alike. Great Battles may lack the level of complexity that games like Rome: Total War promote, but Slitherine Software's more mainstream approach to B.C. battling was made valid during our time with it.
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GameAlmighty previews History Channel® Great Battles of Rome

GameAlmighty: Jul 03, 2007

...this strategy-intensive tribute to the Roman empire ought to rally history buffs when it marches into stores this September.
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GameSpot previews Great Battles of Rome

GameSpot: Jun 29, 2007

Great Battles of Rome is a game that's geared to Rome buffs, but its relatively simple-to-pick-up gameplay mechanics might also be welcome to those who dislike complex strategy games.
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Preview for The History Channel(R): Great Battles of Rome

GameAlmighty: Jun 27, 2007

Its contemplative style of gameplay should make a perfect pair with the historically accurate battle scenarios.
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