
Never Second in Rome is a turn-based historical game with RPG and management elements. You are a Roman centurion in the army of Julius Caesar. You will control both your character and the unit under his command.
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Never Second in Rome is a turn-based historical game with RPG and management elements. You take the role of a Roman centurion in the army of Julius Caesar.
In a Republic dominating the Mediterranean World and yet shaken by internal strife, still traumatized by the horrors of the civil war that marked the previous generation, the arrival of a new governor in your province will initiate a succession of events that will ultimately define the future of Rome and its empire.
Starting right before the beginning of the Gallic War, you will assume command of a century in a newly raised legion.
In addition to the main character, you will control the small army unit in your charge, your century.
Train yourself and your century, appoint your staff and discover the most remarkable individuals at your service.
Fight and lead your legionaries in real historical battles relying on a complex system of intertwined stats.
Turn-based individual combat involving not only your main character, but also the soldiers under your command.
Text-based events and narrative sections with many Attribute and Skill checks.
Great care and attention to historical detail and accuracy.
You can download and play the free demo directly on Steam. It allows you to explore the first three chapters of the game at your own pace. I recommend trying it before you buy, it's the best way to find out whether this game is up your alley.
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Languages: English
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Combat system is opaque, unreadable and simply dull. Also training activities and events feel less rewarding and the amount of control over what's going on is much lower. I spent over hundred hours in A Legionary's Live and I enjoyed it a lot - but this game is far less enjoyable.
I have been following and playing this Devs games for awhile now. Although this game has its flaws (Not being super in depth in some areas), For it's price, overall gameplay, and writing, I believe it makes it worth it. Although I did like his first game, A Legionary's life a bit more. It is not for everyone, but if you like reading, dice rolling, and basic tactics, it is fun.
I have been having slot of fun and the iron update is a very welcome addition. Devs hard work really showed in this game
Highly recommended. I enjoyed several playthroughs, including multiple Iron Man with the meta progression. Vivid historical accounts - what a fun way to relive some of ancient history. I adored the training, statistics and combat systems and think they are a delight for turn-based fans.
The hood to this game needs to be shut more firmly, and the UI simplified so that what's going on is actually comprehensible. The mechanics in the first game were opaque, but you could ignore most of them and kind of muddle your way through until you got an intuitive feel for what's going on. For this game, there is a BEWILDERING array of buttons, widgets, attributes, stats that influence other stats but only touch a third stat under the auspice of a harvest moon...I love complicated games but this is a rube goldberg machine for literally no reason. I might give this another chance later, but for now I'd say skip it.
Century combat gets so bad, so quickly. Too many individual fights, sadly unbearably boring. Other aspects are good, but cannot be saved.
This and its predecessor, Legionary's Life, are truly one of a kind, replayable, low tech games. I have found them perfect for Steam Deck and laptop/desktop alike. Roman history obsessors will enjoy, as well as I suspect fans of choice-based RPGs. The quintessential 'just one more turn' kind of game. The combat system for all levels is quite complex. If you haven't played either game yet, I envy you, because you are in for a treat.
way, way too obtuse
Ламповая игра.
Excellent history. Solid Gameplay.
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