EU: Rome offers customized gameplay, more
updated 01:00 pm EDT, Fri July 4, 2008
Europa Universalis Rome
Virtual Programming on Friday unveiled Europa Universalis: Rome, a stand-alone game built on the Europa Universalis 3 engine, spanning the history of the Roman Empire from the first Punic War to the start of the empire. The game features a great deal of custom gameplay choices, such as country, culture, provincial, and character settings, offering unique experiences every time. Europa Universalis is available as a direct download for $40.
Users are able to choose one of 10 different cultures, including the Roman, Celtic, Greek, and Egyptian civilizations, spanning 53 playable factions and hundreds of provinces. Players can trade, negotiate or fight with neighbors, or develop their characters through political intrigue, as well as interaction with thousands of other characters.
