This game is currently in the Humble Choice for December 2023, and this is part of my coverage of the bundle. If you are interested in the game and it's before January 2nd, 2023, consider picking up the game as part of the current monthly bundle.
Exploring an ancient civilization through murder and dialogue trees.
Expeditions: Rome takes the CRPG genre and drops the player into the time period of Ancient Rome. Meeting Julius Caesar in the first scenes, players will take on the role of a man or woman who quickly ascends to a powerful military position and then joins the war efforts while trying to solve their father’s murder. The writing here is good, though it does use a lot of Roman terms so players might need to look those up for full comprehension. However, the story does seem interesting, and the battles are strategic and suitably large.
The Strategy RPG genre though is a mixed bag. While Expeditions: Rome does a great job of making it clear what each attack does, it also sometimes will feel unfair just due to how the genre uses random dice rolls. Also, the story has historical inaccuracies which won’t upset most fans, but feels odd because the game shows a lot of love for the period as well though that’s ignoring the pronunciation choices. And the tactical gameplay won’t appeal to everyone.
Pick this up if you liked the original Fallout games but can do with less humor. It’s a strategy RPG, where you get a large party, cruise around, talk to everyone, and wage war on an epic scale. It might be a bit of a niche, with its heavy story and long gameplay, but it’s also perfect for those who like the genre.
If you enjoyed this review or want to know what I think of other games in the bundle, check out the full review on or subscribe to my Youtube channel: https://youtu.be/FzxvEceV60k
Exploring an ancient civilization through murder and dialogue trees.
Expeditions: Rome takes the CRPG genre and drops the player into the time period of Ancient Rome. Meeting Julius Caesar in the first scenes, players will take on the role of a man or woman who quickly ascends to a powerful military position and then joins the war efforts while trying to solve their father’s murder. The writing here is good, though it does use a lot of Roman terms so players might need to look those up for full comprehension. However, the story does seem interesting, and the battles are strategic and suitably large.
The Strategy RPG genre though is a mixed bag. While Expeditions: Rome does a great job of making it clear what each attack does, it also sometimes will feel unfair just due to how the genre uses random dice rolls. Also, the story has historical inaccuracies which won’t upset most fans, but feels odd because the game shows a lot of love for the period as well though that’s ignoring the pronunciation choices. And the tactical gameplay won’t appeal to everyone.
Pick this up if you liked the original Fallout games but can do with less humor. It’s a strategy RPG, where you get a large party, cruise around, talk to everyone, and wage war on an epic scale. It might be a bit of a niche, with its heavy story and long gameplay, but it’s also perfect for those who like the genre.
If you enjoyed this review or want to know what I think of other games in the bundle, check out the full review on or subscribe to my Youtube channel: https://youtu.be/FzxvEceV60k