"The Ubisoft franchise has been in the shadow of Firaxis' long-running classic, though it takes a different approach when it comes to mixing history and video games. Whereas Civilization focuses on nation-building from ancient times to the future, Anno takes a narrower approach. Instead of running an empire that stands the test of time, Anno focuses on city building and creating colonies that work in unison to fend off and conquer their rivals."
"The latest entry to the long-running strategy series is Anno 117: Pax Romana, which takes place during the height of the Roman Empire. Players take on the role of a governor tasked with running an island. They start off with a trading post and they'll have to send woodcutters to the forest and build sawmills for lumber. That's how the campaign starts, but from there, the city builder quickly grows more complex."
"Players have to nurture food resources, clothing, a military, public services and other needs. As a newcomer to the series, it can be overwhelming, and the best tutorial that Anno 117 offers players is the single-player campaign, where they choose between Marcus Naukratius or Marcia Tertia, who each have their own storylines. Although the origin stories about how they become governor differs, players are on equal footing when it comes to the political drama and shape of the campaign,"
Civilization VII's disappointment opens spotlight opportunities for Anno. Anno emphasizes city building and coordinated colonies rather than nation-wide progression across eras. Anno 117: Pax Romana is set at the height of the Roman Empire and places players in the role of a governor managing an island. Gameplay begins with a trading post, woodcutters, and sawmills, then expands into food, clothing, military, public services, and other needs. The single-player campaign serves as a practical tutorial with playable governors Marcus Naukratius or Marcia Tertia and converging political storylines. The campaign moves through the emperor's death, exile to Albion, and a return to Latium, unlocking a sandbox mode. Resource chains include planting lavender to produce soap for certain factions.
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