Info about Pax Augusta: Official game description: Pax Augusta Out Now =================== **πŸŽ‰ Pax Augusta is out – and this is just the beginning!** After seven years of solo development, _Pax Augusta_ is finally available – and your feedback has been nothing short of incredible! πŸ›οΈ A truly humbling moment: German magazine GameStar writes that _Pax Augusta_ β€œsets the bar surprisingly high for Anno 117”​. High praise – especially for an indie game made by one person! This success was made possible by a strong partnership based on trust, passion, and clear roles: Swiss developer **Roger Gassmann** created the entire game by himself. Publishing support came from **Senatis**, whose founder was directly involved in the original marketing of the legendary strategy titles _Anno 1602_ and _Anno 1503_. That experience helped bring _Pax Augusta_ to the right audience without interfering with the creative process. πŸ’‘ **What’s next?** The release marks a major milestone – but it’s far from the end. Roger is carefully listening to the community, already working on improvements and quality-of-life updates. First patches are coming soon to refine the experience and fix early issues. Thank you for your support – and enjoy building your Roman cities! About the Game ============== **Pax Augusta** - The ultimate ancient city-building simulation --------------------------------------------------------------- Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of the Roman Empire and build your own ancient metropolis! Pax Augusta is probably the most authentic city-building simulation set in the ancient world and puts you in the role of an ambitious governor who builds new cities along the Roman borders. While Emperor Augustus expands the borders of the empire, capable governors are sought to found new cities in order to consolidate the Roman claim to the newly conquered land. You build a small settlement along a newly constructed imperial road. You attract new inhabitants to the city by building a harbor and a forum. As your tax revenue increases, you start to mine raw materials and construct new buildings to meet the needs of the population. Baths, theaters, gladiator schools, slave markets, and more serve not only to keep your inhabitants entertained, but also to provide them with work. Build impressive city districts, ensure the well-being of your citizens, engage in flourishing trade and erect magnificent monuments that will last for centuries. But the road to the top is full of challenges - fire, corruption, unrest and the whims of the emperor will put your leadership skills to the test time and again. As a skillful governor, you will quickly attract the attention of the senate or the emperor. Increase your reputation enough and you can found new settlements. As you increase your private fortune, you will eventually be able to afford to apply for new offices. This gives you the opportunity to build monuments and unlock new building sites. Will you become a skillful administrator and make your city flourish? Or will you fail and be deposed by the Senate? Your skill will decide your fate in the most powerful empire of the ancient world! Β **Authentic urban planning in antiquity** ------------------------------------------ * **Historically accurate architecture:** Numerous buildings are based on real-life models and have been recreated with meticulous accuracy. Many of these buildings can still be seen as ruins today! * **Experience the construction of a Roman city:** Build residential areas, market squares, temples, forums, thermal baths and much more - each building fulfills an important purpose for city life. * **Fluid growth mechanics:** Your city grows organically with its challenges. From a small outpost to a vibrant metropolis - every decision counts! **Challenges and dangers** -------------------------- * **Trade:** Sign trade agreements so that your citizens have enough food and building materials. But don't just rely on a few unreliable trading partners. * **Natural disasters and crises:** Fire breaks out, buildings can collapse and diseases spread - only a wise governor can lead his city safely through any crisis. * **Political power games:** Benevolent, profligate or capricious emperors have a great influence on your office as governor. Some grant you privileges, others put you to the test - will you win their trust? **Large, detailed game world** ------------------------------ * **Expand to the northern borders of the empire**: colonize the wild regions of Gaul and Germania along the new Roman trade routes. * **Dynamic trade mechanics:** Import marble for magnificent temples, export goods and control trade routes for maximum profit. * **Diverse building options:** From simple farms to monumental arenas - build your city the way you like it. **Sandbox and story mode** -------------------------- * **Sandbox mode:** Create your perfect Roman city completely freely - without restrictions! * **Story campaign:** Experience a gripping campaign inspired by the historical writings of the Roman historian Tacitus. Will you be able to hold your own in the harsh world of Roman politics? * **Strategic challenges:** Decide on the economy, politics and urban development to find the ideal balance between prosperity and stability. **Are you ready to build your own Roman empire?** Release date: 17 Apr, 2025 Categories: City Builder, Resource Management, Management Simulation, Strategic Planning, Single-player Story, Sandbox Creation, Customization - Hardware Profile: No data Feature extractions: - Community Price: No data - Playtime Metrics: No data - Time-to-fun: No data - Player Archetypes: No data Below are summaries of things people say about the game per category. Each point is assigned a weight that represents how often it is mentioned across all reviews. What players like: - Historically accurate, authentic Roman city-builder (weight 0.95): The game is praised for its historical accuracy and authenticity, particularly in its depiction of Roman city-building. Many reviewers compare it favorably to classic city builders like the Caesar series, highlighting its attention to detail and the immersive experience of building a Roman city. The fact that it was largely developed by a single person is often noted as particularly impressive. - Enjoyable, deep, and engaging gameplay (weight 0.69): Reviewers find the game enjoyable and engaging, praising its depth, complexity, and well-designed systems. The game is considered promising, with a solid foundation and potential for further development. Many mention that the game is fun and rewarding once the mechanics are understood. - Immersive, beautiful city-building experience (weight 0.29): The game offers a balanced and immersive city-building experience with beautiful graphics and building designs. Reviewers appreciate the ability to customize their city and the engaging experience of watching the citizens go about their daily lives. The monuments and buildings are visually appealing and create an impressive atmosphere. - Dedicated and responsive developer (weight 0.16): The developer is praised for their dedication, responsiveness, and openness to community suggestions. Reviewers are impressed with the developer's work and commitment to supporting the game. This point reflects positively on the game's future and potential improvements. Common complaints: - Lacks intuitive guidance and clarity (weight 0.6): The game suffers from a lack of intuitive guidance and clear direction. Players find it difficult to understand the mechanics, track progression, and optimize their economy due to inadequate tutorials, tooltips, and in-game help. This leads to frustration and a steep learning curve. - Bugs, crashes, and lost progress (weight 0.55): Players report encountering various bugs, crashes, and a lack of save functionality. These technical issues can be game-breaking, leading to lost progress and an unplayable experience. The game's instability significantly diminishes the desire to continue playing. - Clunky UI and controls (weight 0.47): The game's UI and controls are described as clunky, unintuitive and in need of significant improvement. Reviewers compare it unfavorably to other city builders, noting that the UI needs a rework to attract more players. This makes it difficult to manage the game effectively. - Performance issues and unoptimization (weight 0.46): The game exhibits performance issues such as long loading times, unoptimization, and high RAM usage. These problems can make the game unplayable on some systems and detract from the overall experience. Some players have requested refunds due to these issues. - Unappealing graphics and art style (weight 0.41): The game's graphics and art style are criticized for being unappealing, subpar, and strange. The overworld map is described as too dark and cloudy, and the game's overall aesthetic doesn't evoke joy or fit the expectations for a Roman setting. This detracts from the visual experience and immersion. - Poor logistics and bottlenecks (weight 0.05): The game's logistics system is poor, with buildings frequently waiting for products to move in or out. Additionally, food supplies cannot be sold directly on the market without a warehouse, requiring early construction of storage facilities. These issues create bottlenecks and hinder economic development. - Limited game mode options (weight 0.05): The game forces players into a campaign map even when playing in sandbox mode with infinite resources, and immediately puts them in a story-like mode even if they just want to build a city. This lack of freedom and customization limits the player's ability to enjoy the game in their preferred style. Providing more options for game modes would improve the experience. - Poor translation quality (weight 0.03): The game's translation is very rough, likely done with a chatbot. This can lead to confusion and a lack of immersion. Improving the translation quality would enhance the player experience and make the game more accessible. Gameplay feedback: - Roman city-builder with political elements (weight 0.2): The game is a Roman-era city builder emphasizing historical accuracy and political career progression. It differentiates itself by focusing on city development without military conflict, drawing comparisons to classic city-building sims like Pharaoh and Civ Rome. - Modular and customizable city design (weight 0.07): The game features modular building design, allowing players to customize their city layouts. City development starts from a central hub, expanding with essential structures like houses, fountains, and food production facilities. - Food spoilage and seasonal production (weight 0.06): Food spoils in storage and production depends on the season, requiring careful management. This adds complexity to resource management. - Find a pillar on overworld map (weight 0.04): The game starts with an overworld map where the player needs to find a pillar. The initial instruction is to find a pillar and prevent bad things from happening. - Archives increase paperwork, risk corruption (weight 0.03): Expanding the forum with archives increases paperwork processing, but also introduces the risk of corruption due to lost documents. This creates a trade-off between efficiency and potential problems. - Engineers scout for resource placement (weight 0.03): Engineers are used to scout the terrain and identify optimal locations for resource extraction buildings. This adds a strategic layer to resource acquisition. - Progression unlocks higher-tier buildings (weight 0.03): Progression in the game is tied to unlocking higher-tier buildings over time. This system encourages players to develop their cities and advance through the game. - Sandbox mode for experimentation (weight 0.03): Sandbox mode is available for experimentation and learning the game mechanics. This allows players to freely explore the game's systems without the pressure of objectives or limitations. Performance notes: No performancepoints Recommendations: - Unplayable due to technical issues (weight 0.41): Many reviewers are experiencing technical issues, such as the game being unplayable or not running as expected, leading to refund requests and a lack of core city-building gameplay. This prevents them from recommending the game in its current state and are waiting for patches. - Price not justified currently (weight 0.38): Some reviewers feel the game's current price is not justified due to optimization problems and other issues. They suggest waiting for patches or improvements before purchasing, while others find the price well worth it despite the flaws. - Great for Roman city-builder fans (weight 0.31): The game is highly recommended for fans of city-building games, especially those with an interest in Roman history or classic titles like the Caesar series. Reviewers praise its depth, realism, and the feeling of building a true Roman city, with some considering it a masterpiece and worth the price of a full Anno game. Other player notes: - Solo developer effort (weight 0.1): The game was primarily developed by a single person, which is an impressive feat. This context is important for understanding the scope and potential limitations of the game. - Complex, confusing city-building twists (weight 0.07): The game has unique city-building twists but is complex and potentially confusing, even for fans of the genre. This suggests a steep learning curve or unclear mechanics. - Active development, open communication (weight 0.05): The developer is open to adding new mechanics and recommends joining the Discord channel. This indicates active development and a community-focused approach. - Personal connection to game (weight 0): The reviewer expresses a personal connection to the game's development or release. This point is not related to the game itself. Emotions: No emotions}