Caesar

"I always wished Sim CityTM had more "game" to it; Caesar has that" (Computer Gaming World) "Caesar could take the empire-building crown for 1993; Caesar will never leave our hard drive" (Computer Game Review)

As governor of a province of the Roman Empire you must build cities and rule wisely. Fortify your cities with walls and towers - but should your defenses fail, you can lead legions to crush the hostile barbarian tribes! Success will lead to promotion - and, ultimately, the very best may rise to become ... Caesar!

• More than 20 buildings to construct! "A builder's banquet!" (Computer Gaming World)

• Fight barbarians in simple combat - or link into Cohort 2 (available separately) to fight out battles in a real time, animated miniatures battle!

• "The depth of the economic model adds a remarkable gameplay element to Caesar" (Computer Gaming World)

• Simple to learn, hard to master: "you can jump right in and begin playing right away if you like" (PC Entertainment)

*[This blurb was taken from the scanned advertisement re-published by Impressions when Caesar was released as freeware.

You can find it (and the freeware game) at http://www.impressionsgames.com/caesar.html as of January 2002.]*

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Magazine Advertisement

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Rome Wasn't Built in A Day. How Long Will It Take You?

Hang on to your togas! As governor of a province of the Roman Empire, you must build cities, rule wisely, and lead legions to crush hostile barbarian attackers. You'll fortify your creations with mighty walls and towers, keep the plebes happy with baths and entertainment, and keep careful watch on your defenses. Success will lead to promotion, and your cities will expand to fill your province. Govern well and you may rise to the empire as Caesar himself!

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Back of the Caesar 1996 budget re-release jewel case