Imperivm RTC - HD Edition “Great Battles of Rome” is a historical real-time strategy game centered on military conquest. Its seven civilizations include Rome, Aegyptus, Britannia, Germania, Gallia, Hispania and Carthago, setting up battles between imperial power and those who resist it. Leaders such as Julius Caesar, Cleopatra and Hannibal bring their stated charisma and expertise to the troops they command, while scenarios draw on historical events and figures.
The Real-Time Conquest format emphasizes directing troops, with role-playing features also shaping battles. The game describes battlefields that are larger than those in the original, with room for more units and enemies, and lists 90 unique warriors. Scenarios include Rome’s siege of Numantia and campaign in Britannia, alongside opposition such as Hannibal’s invasion of Italy and Viriathus’s resistance in Hispania. An in-game editor lets players create maps and battles to share.
Single-player sits alongside multiplayer, with PvP and co-op listed for online and LAN play. The multiplayer description specifies support for up to eight players and gives formats ranging from one-versus-one to four-versus-four.
