“Best Strategy of the Year”: Critics Rave About Anno 117: Pax Romana

On November 13, the release of the city-building strategy Anno 117: Pax Romana will take place on both PC and consoles (for the first time in the series, this will happen simultaneously).

Recently, gamers have been wary of new releases from Ubisoft, but this time the French publisher is ready to offer a truly excellent game — this is what the first critic reviews suggest.

What is Known

Gaming journalists had the opportunity to explore Anno 117: Pax Romana and are actively sharing their opinions, most of which are positive.

Critics note that there is nothing revolutionary in the new part of the famous series, but every aspect of it has been significantly improved, and first of all, they highlight the interface. It is concise, informative, understandable, and stylish — exactly what an interface in a complex game about managing settlements and resources should be.

The game modes and overall atmosphere also received praise, and in general, Anno 117: Pax Romana is described as an engaging and deep strategy that can captivate for long hours. Some even nominate it for the title of the “Best Strategy of the Year” and call it a benchmark for economic and city-building simulators.

Reviewers are confident that those who liked the previous parts of Anno will also love Pax Romana. The only negative remark relates to the ending of the main story campaign, but it must be acknowledged that fans of such games are unlikely to expect an incredibly detailed script.

Anno 117: Pax Romana has so far received the following scores:

• OpenCritic — 84 points with 90% recommendations;
• Metacritic — 85 points.

Ubisoft has already released a fun launch trailer for Anno 117: Pax Romana.

For Those Unaware

As a governor appointed by the Roman Emperor, in Anno 117: Pax Romana, the player will have a high degree of freedom, but must comply with orders from the metropolis to maintain the favor of the head of the Empire.

It is known that the strategy will have the option to go against the Emperor's will, try to break away from his influence, and build one's own state.

Source: Ubisoft