A few points will assuredly hold Great Battles of Rome back from being a widely popular title. The substandard visuals are a sticking point, as are the limited interactivity of its battles and lack of online multiplayer. Even so, the wealth of historically-accurate missions and accompanying documentary videos will make it an easy choice for history buffs and grand strategy gamers when it launches this September.

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