Underplayed Gems

Centurion: Defender of Rome (1990)

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Platforms: DOS, Genesis, Amiga, FM Towns
Genres: Strategy
Rating: 4.5 of 5, 136 player ratings
Where to get it: My Abandonware

How it feels

A brisk, playful mix of strategic management and arcade-style action that prioritizes fun and spectacle over historical accuracy.

strategiclightheartedarcadeyhistoricalfast-pacedadventurousmanaging

Screenshots

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