Paradox Interactive
Paradox Interactive Europa Universalis: Rome game
Grand strategy game spanning 280 B.C. to 27 B.C. with 10 playable cultures and a 100-page manual
- Grand-strategy depth across the ancient Mediterranean
- Start any date from 280 B.C. to 27 B.C.
- Command one of 10 distinct ancient cultures
- Fully 3D map with detailed topography
- 100-page printed manual and strategy guide included
Grand-strategy scope and era
Europa Universalis: Rome is a grand-strategy game from Paradox Interactive that simulates the ancient Mediterranean from the first Punic War to the birth of the Roman Empire. Players choose a starting date between 280 B.C. and 27 B.C. and guide one of ten cultures through diplomacy, warfare and internal politics on a fully three-dimensional map.
Physical and digital extras
The retail package includes a printed map of the Roman Empire and a 100-page manual for offline reference. A downloadable strategy guide is also supplied, giving extra tactical advice without requiring an additional purchase.
Engine and platform limits
The game runs on Paradox's Clausewitz-era engine with integrated 3D graphics, so performance depends on the host system's CPU and GPU rather than a dedicated graphics API. No multiplayer matchmaking service or modern achievement framework is built in, limiting online play to direct IP connections.
Highlights
- Grand-strategy depth across the ancient Mediterranean
- Start any date from 280 B.C. to 27 B.C.
- Command one of 10 distinct ancient cultures
- Fully 3D map with detailed topography
- 100-page printed manual and strategy guide included
Specifications
No published specifications for this item yet.
Questions about this item
Will the 100-page printed manual need replacing if it gets damaged?
The 100-page printed manual is included in the box; if it is lost or damaged you would need to source a replacement copy separately.
What limits how long a single campaign can run in Europa Universalis: Rome?
The campaign timeline ends at 27 B.C., so a single play-through cannot continue past that date.
How much heat or fan noise does the game produce on a laptop during all-day sessions?
The title uses a fully 3D map with integrated graphics, so sustained play will raise laptop temperatures and fan speeds, though exact levels depend on your hardware.
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