Heavy Cav Studios revealed the narrative strategy adventure Historia: Roma Aeterna, which puts you in the caligae of one of the most influential men in the history of ancient Rome.
You will take on the mantle of Julius Caesar himself, and you won’t just have to fight the battle of the Civil War that decided the future of Rome, but you’ll also make choices on how to deal with a variety of situations, becoming a savior or a tyrant.
The battles themselves are rather interesting. As a general, you’ll give the orders to your units on a war table, and then watch them execute your will on the 3D field.
You can see it in action below.
We also get an official list of features.
- Your Choices, Carved in Stone | Where the historical record falls silent, you decide what happens next. Every choice impacts your relationships with various factions and shapes the Rome you leave behind.
- War Table to Battlefield | Move your pieces on the war table and, once you give an order, watch the simultaneous turns play out on a realistic battlefield. Did you outsmart the opponent or play right into their hands? Triumph or tragedy, choose your next orders wisely.
- Ahistorical Accuracy | Some choices will go against the tides of history, but they will be informed through deep research and the support of an experienced historian.
- Glory Has a Price | Mercy, ruthlessness, ambition. What type of Caesar will you be?
The accompanying press release also included a statement by Heavy Cav Studios Founder Jahangir Gasimov.
“We’re deeply passionate about history and strategy games, and we want to share that passion with more people by making both more accessible.
History is full of extraordinary stories that deserve to be experienced, not simply read about. Caesar’s life is one of them. While its major events are known, there are gaps in the historical record that give players the opportunity to fill them in: to role-play the Caesar they believe he was within a historically plausible world.
Strategy games can be rewarding, but their complexity can make them intimidating. With Historia: Roma Aeterna, we want to make that experience intuitive and approachable, so players can focus on the people, the world, and the meaningful decisions of command.”<“
The game is releasing on PC via Steam, but a release date has not been shared just yet.
If you’re interested in more historical games, you can check out the latest news about Chronicles: Medieval and Total War: Medieval 3.
