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"Citizen of Rome - Dynasty Ascendant" is a family life simulation game set in the Roman Republic, where you can experience ancient Roman customs, festivals, and sporting competitions. As the head of a family, you'll manage your household, make important decisions for your family's future, and attempt to climb the social and economic hierarchy of the Republic. With an open-ended gameplay and the ultimate goal of becoming a Consul, you'll face challenges and setbacks, but your family will have the chance to prosper through generations.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

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+11

80%

Audience ScoreBased on 183 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game offers a surprisingly immersive experience in Ancient Roman society, allowing players to explore various strategies and manage a family over generations.
It's a fun and addictive management simulator that provides a unique blend of historical education and gameplay, making it enjoyable for fans of Roman history.
The developers are actively updating the game, showing commitment to improving the experience and adding new features, which keeps the community engaged.

The gameplay can become extremely repetitive and simplistic, leading to a lack of long-term engagement and excitement.
The inheritance system is frustrating, as it often results in significant loss of wealth and resources upon the death of a character, making it difficult to progress.
Many players feel that the game relies too heavily on random chance, which can lead to frustrating outcomes that undermine strategic planning.

gameplay
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
63%
16%
The gameplay is characterized as simple and accessible, making it suitable for casual play, but it lacks depth and complexity, limiting long-term engagement. While there are strategic elements related to property investments and marriage matches, many players find the mechanics to be repetitive and somewhat arbitrary. Overall, the game offers a few hours of fun but is best suited for those looking for a light, uncomplicated experience rather than intricate gameplay.
- “While there is always an element of randomness, understanding the mechanics behind finances and offspring streamlines the experience.”
- “This is one of the most interesting and unique dynamics I've seen in recent years, and I very highly recommend this game to anyone who enjoys tycoon-style gameplay.”
- “It's very easy to pick up and play for a bit after a long day, since its mechanics aren't anything complicated.”
- “As far as gameplay goes, there is little you can do to influence the household aside from controlling property investments and trying to select marriage matches for the best offspring.”
- “The different professions and property types add an element of strategy, but the inheritance mechanics appear arbitrary.”
- “The gameplay is extremely repetitive, and I doubt any number of patches is going to fix it.”
story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
38%
38%
The game's story aspect is characterized by a blend of randomness and player-driven narratives, leading to engaging family sagas despite a lack of intricate plot development. Players can experience both humorous and tragic outcomes, particularly through generational challenges, though the overall storytelling is simplistic and may not satisfy those seeking a deeper narrative. The mechanics are minimal, making it more suitable for casual play rather than for those looking for a complex story or challenging gameplay.
- “It can be challenging, and results in some hilarious and some tragic storylines.”
- “My first generation, the patriarch died when his only living son was about 10, which made for an engaging story where I wasn't sure if his kid was gonna make it.”
- “The chance you can get maimed or have an eye popped out is so high it makes you resist wanting to even try to fight in the arena; no backstory, no fighting, just clicking and saying 'you got a black eye' or 'you did poorly'.”
- “Moreover, I was looking forward to the story-building aspect of this game.”
- “The randomness of the game starts to create a bit of a family story, even where other story elements, like events, are missing.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
67%
The game boasts high replayability due to its random events, ensuring each playthrough offers a unique experience. Players find it enjoyable to experiment with different strategies, making it a fun choice for repeated sessions.
- “Very fun game to experiment with; it's simple yet offers endless replayability.”
- “Has a lot of replayability.”
- “The random events in the game ensure that each playthrough is a unique experience, making it replayable time and time again.”
- “Very fun game to mess around with; it's simple yet offers endless replayability.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, particularly when pursuing the 99 in-game achievements, especially the political power ones. While the game offers a structured path for progression, the repetitiveness and limited variety in events can detract from the overall experience, making it more appealing to those who enjoy meticulous life management.
- “Once income stops being an issue, there are 99 in-game achievements to aim for that provide some guidance for continuation (achievements are disabled in easy mode, where overall household expenses are lower). However, I personally found the political power achievements to be quite tedious, and the repetitiveness of the game became apparent.”
- “There are only maybe a couple dozen events, and once you've read them all, any educational content is subsumed by the very tedious management elements.”
- “If you're someone who likes this kind of game and you enjoy the tedious management of people's lives, it's smart for you to try this game.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics effectively represent political positions and military ranks, utilizing clear visual hierarchies that enhance the player's understanding of progression within the game. The design elements contribute to an immersive experience by visually distinguishing various roles and statuses.
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized by a mix of funny and shocking moments, appealing primarily to fans of text-based games and simple management systems. Players experience a blend of hilarious and tragic storylines, adding depth to the comedic elements.
- “Definitely had some funny and shocking moments, geared more for people who like text-based games and simple management systems.”
- “It can be challenging, and results in some hilarious and some tragic storylines.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players express that the game offers a profound emotional immersion into Roman society, creating a unique and impactful experience that resonates deeply with them.
- “No game has ever made me feel quite so immersed in Roman society.”
- “The emotional depth of the characters left a lasting impact on me.”
- “I was genuinely moved by the storyline and the choices I had to make.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is described as simple yet pleasant, complementing the gameplay of buying properties and managing life events. Overall, it enhances the experience without being overly complex.