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Avg. Rating: 43210 (17 Player Reviews - Avg. Rating 4.6 out of 5) Write a Review & You Could Win $70 In Games!

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Pros
  • Focus is on the combat and there is very little “base building”
  • Unique unit make-up, consisting of organized troops of up to 30 soldiers, offer intriguing management options
  • Play as the Romans, Egyptians, and barbarians, each with 10 unique units that affect their strategies
  • Unit special abilities such as pikemen digging in to holding off infantry and cavalry charges or legionnaire's turtle formation which repels arrow fire
  • Use terrain like high ground or thick brush for tactical advantages
Cons
  • Can't rotate camera view
  • The Multiplayer matchmaking could be better given that you must use a third-party application to find matches

8.5

Great

Praetorians Review Summary

Praetorians is a real-time strategy title which lets you take the reins during the glory years of the Roman Empire and Julius Caesar leads the Roman Army in Gaul.

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Game Description

Awesome RTS Strategy Game!

The time: 59 BC. The place: Cisalpine Gaul, a peaceful Roman province. The stakes: the fate of the known world!

It is here, in this unassuming backwater of Roman-controlled territory, that you begin your quest to build a Roman Empire forged and strengthened in the fires of combat!

An excellent real-time strategy (RTS) game, Praetorians places you in command of the most feared troops ever seen in the ancient world, the Roman legions.

  • "Praetorians does manage to put the focus of its gameplay squarely on battlefield tactics...The challenging and lengthy single-player campaign and the tough AI will keep you busy for a long time." - GameSpot, 8.4/10 - Full Review

Will you become one of the greatest generals the world has ever known, or merely fade into the forgotten footnotes of history? Only time will tell!

Play as Any of 3 Civilizations and in Multiple Modes!

In the campaign mode of Praetorians, you command the vast armies of Rome in 24 scenarios based on what really happened. F ight the same battles as Julius Caesar himself, he who brought the Roman Empire together by cold steel and sheer willpower!

The scenarios have varied objectives - defend against a siege, rescue an embattled ally, capture a certain town, and many others.

Praetorians' campaign mode combines a rich, detailed storyline with historically accurate missions to bring you a game experience which is truly unlike any other!

If the Roman campaign isn't enough for you, Praetorians also includes a Skirmish mode which lets you play not only as the Romans but also the Egyptians or the Barbarians, against up to 7 computer opponents on any of 16 maps.

Each civilization comes with 13 unique units for a ton of strategic variety! For a new challenge, take your skills online in epic 8-player battles!

  • "The single player campaign is a good ride the entire way through... and multiplayer can be a really exciting ride if you find a worthy opponent." - IGN, 8.9/10 - Full Review

Become a Master of Intricate Battle Tactics and Strategy

Praetorians takes the focus away from tedious resource gathering and town building and places it on intense battle action!

Unlike some other RTS games, you won't be successful if you just throw all your units into battle without plans or tactics. Instead, you'll need to think about the balance of infantry, cavalry, archers, and siege weapons in your army, and how to use them to maximum effect.

Elevation also brings great advantages to those who have it, so make sure you hold the high ground because it could mean the difference between victory and defeat! Your road is long and arduous. It will take you through Gaul, Egypt, and Italy.

Nobody ever said building an empire was easy!

Vivid 3D Graphics Bring the Battles to Life!

Praetorians fully immerses you in the ancient world. Travel to sandy deserts and beaches, icy mountainsides, dense forests, even the Egyptian Sphinx!

The game is full of visually stunning environments and scenes of epic battle action complete with armies, towns, and fortresses.

Fans of real-time strategy games, or of all things Roman: Praetorians is a game right up your alley.

New to the RTS genre? Praetorians will give you a great introduction to this whole new world of gaming!

Like Julius Caesar and his famous Roman legions, you too can live forever in the history books, only with Praetorians!

Praetorians Full Version Features

  • Unlimited play on up to 5 computers - you own the game!
  • Instant activation so you can play right away with no additional downloads required if you have the trial installed!
  • No shipping, waiting or CD-ROM necessary.
  • 48-hour money back guarantee
  • All 24 captivating and lengthy single player missions for you to enjoy!
  • Play up to 7 other players online - tons of hours of gameplay in this feature alone!
  • Discover and master 1st century battle tactics from the perspective of 3 different civilizations
  • Walk in the shoes of Julius Caesar and form the groundwork of the mighty Roman Empire!

Player Reviews

Average Rating: 43210   (17 Reviews) » Submit your own review!

32121 its just good, Jul 27, 2011

by zain

I think its good game but i will say roman empire total war is best with better graphic and its too good

43211 awesome game!, Jul 05, 2011

by ARMAAN VERMA (singapore)

this is a brilliant game with awesome graphics. I love romans and greeks especially roman games. This game is one of my favourite.

54321 awesome, May 30, 2011

by jose (USA)

This game is the best of the best. The best part of this game is commanding a large army to attack enemy troops. It’s a great game and is mostly about strategy. I’ve bought this game and recommended it to my friends. We played each other. It’s fun playing it, but more fun with friends..!!  I recommend it to anyon who likes a challenge and strategic gaming.

54321 awesomeness incarnate, May 17, 2011

by Ben Carter

Simply can’t believe this great RTS is being sold for 6$ DFG has made a permanent customer. I recomend to anyone wanting a cheap and enjoyable RTS with a good historically accurate campaign.

54321 awesome, Jun 22, 2010

by Taylor Antonson

i’ve played alot of games, but this is simple, easy to use, awesome graphics, its not a cake walk and its got its challenges.

54321 Praetorians, Jun 09, 2010

by eduardo

I have played pratorians a whole bunch of times I just love this game. I love it because I get to build a massive army to attack the other people with but sadly i cant afford to buy the game so i dont get to play a lot of it just the same missions but its fun to play it anyways.and I also like how the creators got the actual history right cus sometimes it wrong. Th is is game is the best game I have ever played and I reccomend it to kids and adults no matter what the age is. It was totaly worth the wate the whole version is totally worth the price. But like I said this is the best game I have ever played. And I really really want to win this 10 free games thing cause i play more than one thats on here n i would not let it go to waste.

43211 Great Game, May 07, 2010

by Wolfgang

It was a little complicated at first but thats mostly because i didn’t follow the tutorial but if you do its an amazing game and will provide you with thousands of hours of fun. A downside is it can get a little repetitive after playing for a while. But its worth the 7$.

54321 Awsome!, Mar 21, 2010

by Eric Hickmon (Wayne, GA USA)

This is a challenging game that has awesome graphics! It is an awesome Roman game with abilities and upgrades. This is an awesome game and could be the best war commanding game I have downloaded yet!

54321 amazing, Mar 04, 2010

by kj jimison

This game is really good. The graphics are not the best but the action makes up for that.  The strategy part is kind of brain challenging which is good.  All in all, I would recommend the game for someone who likes to think things through before they act.

54321 One of the Best games EVER Invented, Feb 27, 2010

by Khalid (England, London)

Its the best games so far.  I love it as it has a blend of different things that made me want to play more.  I would recommed this games to people who love RTS games such as this one and anybody else!

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Support Praetorians Player Comments

  • "This game has an in-depth strategic gameplay almost unparalled in other games". - Will from Campobello, S.C. USA, 5/5 stars
  • "This brilliant game comes with thrilling graphics and an exhaustive journey to conquer the world !!! I recommend this game to all readers and speacialy to those who enjoy war and tactics." - Dominic Beckett from Uxbridge, London UK
  • "I've looked all over the internet and this is the best command and conquer game.I like that you don't command 1 at a time you can command hundred.The price is worth it." - Ross barber from malone New york, 5/5 stars
  • "Extremely well rounded with strategy and control. Perfect formations and everything. Get it!" - David Foster from Goodman, MO USA, 5/5 stars

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