Pax Romana: Romulus

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Pax Romana: Romulus is a single player role playing game with fantasy and historical themes. It was developed by Locus Ludus and was released on May 29, 2019. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Pax Romana: Romulus" is a turn-based strategy game set in ancient Rome. As the founder of Rome, players must expand their empire, manage resources, and navigate political alliances. The game features a detailed combat system, historical events, and multiple victory conditions.

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Audience ScoreBased on 28 reviews

story5 positive mentions

grinding15 negative mentions

The game offers a relaxing and chill atmosphere with a pleasant soundtrack that enhances the experience.
It has a promising story that combines mythology and history, providing an interesting backdrop for gameplay.
The developer is active and responsive, showing commitment to improving the game and addressing bugs quickly.

The game feels incomplete and lacks significant content, with many players finishing the main story in just a few hours.
Gameplay mechanics, such as energy and hunger management, can be frustrating and lead to a slow and tedious experience.
The game suffers from technical issues, including poor framerate and navigation problems in menus, which detract from the overall enjoyment.

story
33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
15%
76%
9%
The game's story is described as pleasant but somewhat underdeveloped, with a central quest involving a search for a temple and themes of mythology. While players appreciate the potential for a strong narrative and enjoy the freedom to explore and complete quests at their own pace, many feel that the current content is limited, leading to a sense of completion after a few hours. Overall, the story is seen as a solid foundation for future updates, with engaging elements that enhance the gameplay experience.
- “The game is in early access so content is limited but the story looks promising with many possible directions.”
- “Game has its storyline that makes the game even more enjoyable.”
- “The setup of this game is quite easy to learn, it features an exciting storyline and the atmospheric music also benefits the overall lovely atmosphere of this game.”
- “With almost 4 hours of gameplay without grinding too much nor min/maxing, I already finished the main story as far as it is implemented, and I don't see much sense in continuing exploring the map though I didn't finish all secondary missions.”
- “It felt a bit like a bland Stardew Valley with the game building off of mythology as its backbone but then doesn't feel like much storytelling is used.”
- “After completing the story's quest chain, sadly there is little left to do.”
grinding
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The reviews highlight a mixed reception regarding the grinding aspect of the game. While some players find the farming and crafting systems engaging and well-integrated with the adventure elements, others criticize the grind as tedious and limiting, particularly in terms of resource management and progression. Overall, the game offers a blend of farming and RPG mechanics, but the grinding experience can feel either rewarding or frustrating depending on player expectations and goals.
- “With almost 4 hours of gameplay without grinding too much nor min/maxing, I already finished the main story as far as it is implemented, and I don’t see much sense in continuing to explore the map though I didn’t finish all secondary missions.”
- “Instead, we have an ultra dumbed down 'farming sim' where you 'harvest' things and use them to construct things to decorate your farm... that's really about all there is to it.”
- “Gamers who want a good retro JRPG farming experience would be better off just playing Stardew Valley.”
music
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
58%
17%
25%
The game's music is highly praised for its chill vibes and atmospheric quality, perfectly complementing the overall experience. Players appreciate the variety of selectable tracks, background sounds, and the ability to adjust music settings, enhancing the immersive gameplay. Overall, the soundtrack contributes significantly to the game's lovely atmosphere and engaging storyline.
- “The game has very chill vibes and the OST is very good and matches the game very well.”
- “The setup of this game is quite easy to learn, it features an exciting storyline and the atmospheric music also contributes to the overall lovely atmosphere of this game.”
- “Nice atmosphere and music!”
- “Also, there’s background music, background sounds, menu effects, and sound effect volume controls.”
- “Here there are several pieces of music which you can select and play as you game; you may also turn off the music should you wish to.”
- “Ties to music and graphics!”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
24%
38%
The gameplay offers around four hours of engaging content, featuring a unique storyline based on the tale of Romulus and Remus, complemented by JRPG mechanics. However, some players find the experience hindered by tedious mechanics related to food and energy management, as well as issues with resource gathering. Overall, it is recommended for those seeking a casual gaming experience, particularly at a low price point.
- “With almost 4 hours of gameplay without grinding too much nor min/maxing, I already finished the main story as far as it is implemented, and I don't see much sense in continuing to explore the map though I didn't finish all secondary missions.”
- “All in all, I recommend this game only if you want a chill game that provides around 4 hours of generally entertaining gameplay for the price of $1, and I would not buy it for more.”
- “It is a pretty solid RPG Maker game including some gathering/crafting mechanics with a really fun storyline.”
- “With almost 4 hours of gameplay without grinding too much or min/maxing, I already finished the main story as far as it is implemented, and I don't see much sense in continuing to explore the map even though I didn't finish all secondary missions.”
- “Four hours of gameplay and something went wrong.”
- “The mechanics for food and energy turn the game into a slog.”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
14%
29%
The graphics in the game are generally functional but lack the quality expected by modern gamers, particularly due to the limitations of the RPG Maker engine, which does not support full HD or offer graphics customization options. However, some players appreciate the warm and minimalistic aesthetic that complements the game's story, deeming it acceptable for its price point. Overall, while the graphics may not impress, they effectively contribute to the game's atmosphere.
- “The graphic is functional but it fully hits the setting of the story behind the game.”
- “Pax Romana: Romulus is a nice RPG/adventure game with warm graphics.”
- “I liked the minimal and warm graphics, music, gameplay, and also story.”
- “As with all RPG Maker games, the poor quality engine displays badly in fullscreen and doesn't have full HD support or any graphics tweaking options, making this unacceptable for any dedicated modern PC gamer.”
- “The graphics, if not great, are functional for a $7 game; this is quite acceptable.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users report mixed experiences with stability, noting a lack of sufficient tutorials alongside a range of glitches and bugs, from minor to major, which can detract from the overall gameplay experience.
- “I'm a little let down by an insufficient tutorial, and some mostly minor (and a few major) glitches and bugs.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
- “I encountered several bugs that disrupted my gameplay experience, which is frustrating.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its lovely ambiance and engaging music, which enhance the overall experience. Players appreciate the blend of adventure, survival, crafting, and farming elements, contributing to a captivating and immersive environment.
- “The setup of this game is quite easy to learn; it features an exciting storyline, and the atmospheric music contributes to the overall lovely atmosphere of this game.”
- “Nice and atmospheric little game with a mixture of adventure, survival, crafting, and farming.”
- “Nice atmosphere and music!”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization of "Pax Romana: Romulus" is criticized for its high price of around $5 USD, which many users feel is unjustified due to the game's defects, unfinished state, and the developer's questionable practices regarding refunds. Overall, players view it as a cash grab that fails to deliver value.
- “Pax Romana: Romulus has a greedy, cash grab price of around $5 USD. It's not worth it given the defects and shortcomings of the product, especially considering the abandoned state of the game and the questionable behavior of the developer in not finishing the game or offering refunds.”