Pax Augusta

Item: Pax Augusta
Rating: 80
Author: VaporLens

Last updated: 2025-04-19

Summary

Authentic Roman city-builder with historical accuracy.
Deep, engaging gameplay for city-building enthusiasts.
Immersive and beautiful city-building experience.
Lacks guidance and clarity for new players.
Frequent bugs, crashes, and progress loss.
Clunky user interface and controls.

Categories

City Builder Resource Management Management Simulation Strategic Planning Single-player Story Sandbox Creation Customization

Reviews (sample size): 111
Helpful reviews: 83%
Unhelpful reviews: 17%
Protest reviews: 0%

80%
Helpful reviews with positive sentiment
20%
Helpful reviews with negative sentiment

Positive points: 196
Negative points: 100
Gameplay points: 25
Perf. points: 11
Rec. points: 62
Misc points: 13

Point	Description	Importance
Historically accurate, authentic Roman city-builder Description 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. Importance 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.	95%
Enjoyable, deep, and engaging gameplay Description 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. Importance 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.	69%
Immersive, beautiful city-building experience Description 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. Importance 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.	29%
Dedicated and responsive developer Description 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. Importance 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.	16%