Long Live Caesar

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Long Live Caesar is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Yury Khovansky and was released on December 16, 2024. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Long Live Caesar is a real-time and turn-based strategy/RPG/brain-twister in which you play Gaius Julius Caesar, who must uncover all conspirators in the Senate, Magistrate, and Legion. Dark days are coming to the Republic - senators weave intrigues, the army will rebel, and the Roman citizens expect strong-willed decisions from you. Can you resist the impending threat and save Rome? Famous h…

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71%

Audience ScoreBased on 17 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

story2 negative mentions

Engaging gameplay with interesting mechanics that allow for different playstyles and strategies.
Charming pixel art and a captivating atmosphere that immerses players in the world of ancient Rome.
Replayability is enhanced by various missions, perks, and endings, making it enjoyable for multiple playthroughs.

The game feels unfinished, with some mechanics not functioning as intended, leading to frustration.
Lack of speed control and saving options can make the gameplay tedious and force players to keep the game open for extended periods.
Some features, like the building system and soldier improvement mechanics, lack depth and impact, diminishing overall enjoyment.

gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
16%
17%
The gameplay is generally well-received, praised for its creativity and engaging mechanics that captivate players from the start. While the core mechanics and final puzzles are interesting, some users feel that the soldier improvement system lacks impact, as success in combat heavily relies on mastering a rock-paper-scissors dynamic. Overall, the game effectively imitates gameplay elements and provides a satisfying experience.
- “Overall a great game and very creative gameplay approach.”
- “The graphics and sound create an atmosphere of ancient Rome, but in a pixel style, and the gameplay captivates from the first minutes.”
- “The core gameplay mechanics are interesting, with the final puzzle often requiring some serious thought.”
- “The soldier improvement mechanics don't feel as impactful as they could be, since success in combat largely depends on mastering the rock-paper-scissors system.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
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The game's story is intriguing and bizarre, featuring a plot where players must identify three conspirators within seven days to survive, reminiscent of classic 90s quest games. Despite its brevity, the narrative is enriched by diverse missions, perks, and multiple endings, enhancing replayability. The unusual background of one developer adds an eccentric layer to the game's development history.
- “It reminds me of classic 90s quest games, adding a nice vintage feel to the experience.”
- “You're supposed to find three people who plot against you in seven days, or be killed.”
- “The game is small and quick to get through, but the large amount of different missions, perks, and different endings give the game replayability.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The game offers significant replayability due to its variety of missions, perks, and multiple endings, making it engaging for players who enjoy exploring different outcomes. However, some users feel that it lacks replay value, suggesting a divide in opinions on this aspect.
- “The game is small and quick to get through, but the large amount of different missions, perks, and different endings give the game replayability.”
- “Interesting, replayable, creative.”
- “No replayability.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is generally considered mediocre, with an "alright" soundtrack that fails to enhance the overall experience, leaving some players questioning its value despite the low price.
- “Outside of the okay visual style and alright soundtrack, I fail to understand who can find this engaging enough to justify even the tiny price it costs.”
- “The music is forgettable and does nothing to enhance the overall experience of the game.”
- “While the game has potential, the soundtrack feels repetitive and uninspired, making it hard to stay immersed.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The reviews highlight the game's effective use of humor, noting that it adds a lighthearted touch to its precise historical context. However, some users feel that the humor is overshadowed by a lack of focus on the game's mechanics.
- “Very precise in historical terms, a bit of good humor is also there.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics feature a charming pixel art style that effectively evokes the atmosphere of ancient Rome, enhancing the overall gameplay experience. Players appreciate the captivating visuals and entertaining lore, along with clever easter eggs that add depth to the aesthetic.
- “The graphics and sound create an atmosphere of ancient Rome, but in a pixel style, and the gameplay captivates from the first minutes.”
- “The game shines in several aspects: the visuals are charming, the lore is entertaining, and there are some clever easter eggs scattered throughout.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere effectively immerses players in an ancient Rome setting through its pixel art graphics and sound design, captivating them from the very beginning of the gameplay.
- “The graphics and sound create an atmosphere of ancient Rome, but in a pixel style, and the gameplay captivates from the first minutes.”