Rome: Caesar's Will-Crime, Passions and Power
© 2000 Montparnasse Multimedia
In this history simulation, players are immersed in the life and times of the Roman Empire, one year after Caesar's assassination. They must explore Rome and its surrounding environs, interviewing characters and searching for clues to solve a mystery of intrigue and treachery. Players meet historical figures like Mark Antony, Brutus and Cleopatra, and visit famous landmarks. We found the game compelling, with good graphics and an interesting plot. Players really gain an understanding of what things felt and looked like in that time and place. Helpful objects are collected along the way, games can be saved, and the action twists and turns depending on which paths you take.
Win 95, 98; Mac OS (CD-ROM)
Teaches: strategy, history