
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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If you like strategic games with interesting combat mechanics and troop management, this is the game for you! It's mostly text based and the number crunching can feel a little intimidating, but I pretty quickly got a feel for it and didn't need to get bogged down in the math. However, if you like to get bogged down in the math, it's all there for you to sink your teeth into! I finished my first play through in ~30 hours and after the recent update I'm starting my second playthrough and am definitely looking forward to it!
Take a deep breath and dive There's a difficulty curve, and at some moments it feels like you're fighting a dice roll and a calculator. But once you get into the groove (for me the 3rd try) it becomes enveloping. The narrative provides an interesting background of the conditions that underlaid the expansion of the Roman Republic. And here you are, a soldier, loyal to "Rome", but really are a tool to the whims of your elite superiors. Great stuff.
The combat can be a bit grindy, but I find it enjoyable. I enjoy the setting, and the delayed gratification makes the victories that much sweeter
be a Caesar´s centurion. Enjoy the day to day of a legion.
incredible to learn ceasar life, mechanics of the games are complex but a lot of ingame help and i wouldn't want the game to be easier since satifying. I really had fun playing it
interesting game
Made with a lot of love for history, very entertaining texts. Battles are a bit tedious, but NSiR did held most of my attention until i beat it.
Great Game
Everything pass part 5 just drags on way to long. Part of the fun of the first game was getting to the end to see how you did
Great game. Worthy of support, especially considering it has been made by just 1 person.
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