Expeditions: Rome Reviews

Expeditions: Rome is ranked in the 86th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
Jan 18, 2022

Expeditions: Rome feels more like a mod with Roman themes than a fully fleshed-out game. From the customization to the design, there are many details that feel unfinished or lack the depth expected of games in the strategy genre. Still, there is fun to be had if players are willing to focus exclusively on the tactics and strategy. Those looking for more of the same coming off Expeditions: Viking will be satisfied enough, even if this new title doesn't feature any major innovations.

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6 / 10.0
Jan 18, 2022

I would appreciate Expeditions: Rome much more if only there were fewer boring tasks and everything was happening faster. Conquering Europe really shouldn't take that long, and battles should have more meaning, albeit less frequent. Quantity does not mean quality.

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7 / 10
Jan 18, 2022

Expeditions: Rome is a game with high points in storytelling and gameplay alike but the latter aspect has some glaring issues that drag it back quite a bit. Without too much eye candy, the game strives to show you the world and help you immerse into it, instead of expecting you to look at it as if you were window shopping.

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7 / 10
Jan 18, 2022

In the end, Expeditions: Rome rises above the previous entries clearly, with more polish and refinement than ever before. The game may not fully achieve its aims due to some underdeveloped systems and inconsistencies in the design, but as a historical role-playing experience, it stands unrivalled. It's a must-play for anyone with an interest in Ancient Rome, and it offers more than enough for fans of CRPGs.

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7 / 10.0
Jan 22, 2022

Expeditions: Rome has some major flaws, but its strong parts can capture you for dozens of hours.

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7 / 10.0
Jan 19, 2022

A beautiful journey through the Roman Empire with elements of strategy and IO.

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7 / 10.0
Jan 18, 2022

The overwhelming feeling I had in my time with Expeditions: Rome is that it's perfectly average.

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PC Gamer
Top Critic
73 / 100
Jan 20, 2022

An uneven epic whose historical richness guides it through some awkward pacing.

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75%
Jan 29, 2022

Expeditions: Rome doesn't follow Caesar's famous statement "Veni, vidi, vici", because after the awe-inspiring opening it kind of fumbles the landing in the end. Despite that it still remains a great journey back to the attractive setting of ancient Rome that is worth playing in spite of some script related and technical issues.

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7.5 / 10.0
Jan 18, 2022

Expeditions: Rome, despite some not so well crafted aspects, manages to deliver a captivating tactical experience.

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8 / 10.0
Mar 6, 2022

Overall, an enjoyable RPG with a little bloat, allowing you to progress at your own pace as you quell rebellions across the Roman Empire.

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8 / 10.0
Jan 17, 2022

Expeditions: Rome turns out to be a magnificent title for role-playing and history lovers. That History with a capital letter on which this title is based, putting us in a real context and with many very recognizable historical characters, is one of its main attractions.

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8 / 10.0
Jan 30, 2022

Expeditions: Rome presented a beautiful Roman experience, taking into account historical accuracy, but unfortunately it suffered from unbalanced units and a difficulty curve the least of what we can say about it is that it is unreasonable, However it is a beautiful experience that I recommend to everyone who loves strategy games

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8 / 10.0
Jan 25, 2022

Expeditions: Rome is a great game that does exactly what it sets out to do. It’s a CRPG set during Ancient Rome focusing on authenticity and balancing RPG mechanics with hardcore strategy mechanics. A balance it strikes well, with a well written story and a polished Roman Legion customization and battle system.

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4 / 5.0
Jan 18, 2022

Expeditions: Rome is a profoundly in-depth RPG that manages to achieve much of its lofty ambitions with verve. There are a few potholes in this otherwise flawless Roman road, especially with how steep the learning curve is, but they should get smoothed out in time. For those who loved the tactical machinations of X-Com, but wanted a bit more character development and a personal story, Expeditions: Rome is more fun than visiting the Circus Maximus and Colosseum with a full amphora of wine.

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4 / 5.0
Jan 18, 2022

For those looking for an engaging historical RPG, Expeditions: Rome is an easy recommendation. The options for tailoring the difficulty allows players to focus on their preferred elements and make it challenging, welcoming, and rewarding depending on what players want.

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8 / 10.0
Jan 18, 2022

Expeditions: Rome is by far the best installment of the series launched nearly a decade ago. If you love the RPG genre with unusual twists, you should definitely be interested in the latest THQ Nordic entry.

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davidwildgoose
Top Critic
8 / 10.0
Feb 7, 2022

Where it excels is in presenting you with meaningful tactical choices each and every turn drawn from the way the four main character classes complement each other so well, how their special abilities function cleverly in tandem, and how the hand-crafted design of every combat arena always encourages you to do more than charge forward and attack.

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8 / 10
Jan 29, 2022

Expeditions: Rome is an impressive tactical RPG with captivating strategic combat, as well as a lot more heart than expected.

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IGN
Top Critic
8 / 10.0
Jan 19, 2022

Expeditions: Rome deserves a Roman triumph as one of the most impressive tactical RPGs of the last several years, despite occasionally bending under the weight of too many systems.

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