In Shadow of Rome, you find yourself of course in Rome in 44 B.C. The Republic of Rome is in upheaval with political corruption and the community is overrun with disorderliness and violence. Julius Caesar campaigns for extreme reform but he is opposed and murdered. One soldier by the name of Agrippa hears of the news of the murder of Julius Caesar. His father, Vipsanius, is accused of this horrific murder. You as Agrippa must travel all about Rome to find the real murderer, before your father is executed by the winner of the next gladiatorial event.

As you begin your quest, you will be Agrippa and will be on campaign in Germany. This is where you will learn about your father’s arrest. You return to Rome and meet your best friend Octavianus. The game will then switch back and forth while you play the role of either Agrippa or Octavianus. Each one of the warriors has their own talents to use to try to prove the innocence of Vipanius and save him from certain doom.

Agrippa starts out begin a soldier that really enjoys killing Germans. As he travels through the German woods on his way back to Rome you will learn to use his soldiering skills. When he arrives in Rome, he becomes a Roman Gladiator. He you will enjoy all the different types of weapons and moves that accompany each one.

As you are Ocatvianus, you will see that he has more craftiness and sneakiness than warrior abilities. Not much of a warrior and would rather run and hide than battle.

If you enjoy a bit of searching and finding then you will love the times you are Octavianus, but if you prefer battling, you will absolutely love the role of Agrippa. Enjoy the game, and hope you prove Vipanius innocence.

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