Summary
- Release Year: 2010
- Genres: Simulator, Strategy
- Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Developers: Haemimont Games
- Publishers: Kalypso Media Digital
Grand Ages: Rome – Reign of Augustus (2010)
Re-live the reign of Augustus in the official expansion pack for the hit PC title Grand Ages: Rome.
Reign of Augustus includes a brand new campaign comprised of 12 missions, new maps and a wealth of enhanced gameplay features.
New Campaign
The new campaign in Reign of Augustus follows the rise of Octavian, the adopted son of Julius Caesar, as he becomes the first emperor of Rome, Augustus. The campaign spans 12 missions and takes players across the Roman Empire, from the shores of Britain to the deserts of Egypt.
New Maps
Reign of Augustus also includes four new maps:
- Britannia: A large map of the British Isles, featuring dense forests, rolling hills, and treacherous mountains.
- Germania: A map of central Europe, featuring vast plains, thick forests, and powerful rivers.
- Aegyptus: A map of Egypt, featuring the Nile River, the Sahara Desert, and the pyramids of Giza.
- Gallia: A map of Gaul (modern-day France), featuring rolling hills, lush forests, and powerful rivers.
New Gameplay Features
In addition to the new campaign and maps, Reign of Augustus also includes a number of new gameplay features, including:
- New units: Reign of Augustus introduces a number of new units, including:
- Legionaries: The backbone of the Roman army, legionaries are heavily armored and well-trained.
- Auxiliaries: Auxiliaries are less well-trained than legionaries, but they are often cheaper and more versatile.
- Cavalry: Cavalry is essential for scouting, raiding, and pursuing fleeing enemies.
- Siege weapons: Siege weapons are used to attack enemy cities and fortifications.
- New buildings: Reign of Augustus also introduces a number of new buildings, including:
- Forts: Forts can be built to defend strategic locations or to provide a base for military operations.
- Temples: Temples can be built to increase the happiness of your citizens and to provide a source of income.
- Arenas: Arenas can be built to entertain your citizens and to provide a source of income.
- Libraries: Libraries can be built to increase the research rate of your civilization.
- New resources: Reign of Augustus introduces a number of new resources, including:
- Iron: Iron is used to produce weapons and armor.
- Wood: Wood is used to construct buildings and ships.
- Stone: Stone is used to construct buildings and roads.
- Gold: Gold is used to pay for goods and services.
Enhanced Gameplay
In addition to the new content, Reign of Augustus also includes a number of enhanced gameplay features, including:
- Improved AI: The AI in Reign of Augustus has been improved to make the game more challenging and rewarding.
- New diplomacy options: Reign of Augustus introduces a number of new diplomacy options, allowing players to form alliances, declare war, and trade with other civilizations.
- New trade system: The trade system in Reign of Augustus has been overhauled to make it more realistic and rewarding.
Conclusion
Reign of Augustus is a major expansion pack for Grand Ages: Rome that adds a wealth of new content and features to the game. The new campaign, maps, units, buildings, resources, and enhanced gameplay features make Reign of Augustus a must-have for fans of the original game.
Score: 8.5/10
Review Score
8.5/10
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