Gods & Heroes: Rome Rising – PC
Gods & Heroes: Rome Rising from Sony Online Entertainment is looking to bring the world of ancient Rome online. The game sees you playing the part of a wandering hero, as Rome grows into its role as a Republic. Enemies from Carthage, Gaul and other nations seek their share of the treasures of this new empire and, just to add to the fun, monstrous creatures of myth, such as Gorgons, Minotaurs and Furies roam the land and threaten the safety of Rome.
Click for larger imageAs heroes of the republic, players will embark on epic quests to defend the empire, protect its interests and people, and serve one of the ancient Gods of Roman myth. This alliance with the gods will provide the player with "god powers" that can be wielded in battle against monsters as well as against other players in Player vs. Player (PvP) combat.
Click for larger imageGods & Heroes: Rome Rising will feature an innovative style of combat not seen in other online multiplayer games, courtesy of Perpetual Entertainment Lead Designer Stieg Hedlund, lead designer of the best-selling RPG Diablo II. Reminiscent of an Action/RPG, combat moves can be linked together and even include finishing moves to provide a more dynamic, dramatic and visceral feel to battles.
Click for larger imageSquad-based combat is another unique aspect of Gods & Heroes: Rome Rising; players will earn and command Non-Player Characters (NPCs) in a variety of strategic groupings to form individual squads, create unique formations and implement combat tactics for these squads to execute on command, maximizing their power in combat.
Click for larger imageSo, just to recap, you’ll embark on a Hero's journey to explore and conquer mythic Rome and on the way you’ll be able to acquire, train and control a squad of warriors in epic battles using both traditional and user-created formations. Your squad can be customized to include melee, ranged and caster-class fighters, allowing you to develop the ultimate fighting force.
Click for larger imageYou’ll have to master forceful hand-to-hand combat tactics in gladiatorial duels based on the ancient pankratic method of wrestling and face and fight fierce mythological creatures including Medusa, Chimera, Cereberus and the Hydra among others waiting to challenge you. You can even train mythical creatures as part of your squad, letting you fight alongside Minotaurs, Cyclops and Automaton amongst others.
Click for larger imageWith over 1,000 story driven missions the action will retain a fast-paced combat feel with moves choreographed and tuned, enhancing the feel of an action role-playing games. As you progress you’ll eventually be able to command and wield the unequalled powers of the gods as you fight to save Rome.
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