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Cradle of Rome

Build the heart of the Ancient Roman Empire and become its Emperor! This legendary city was one of the most beautiful and powerful capitals to have ever existed in the ancient world! Resurrect the masterpieces of Roman architecture. The Coliseum will make a good training school for your brave gladiators.

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Developer
Awem Studio
Publisher
Next Game
Release
February 20, 2010
16 years and 167 days ago
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Very Positive66 reviews89.4%

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Build the heart of the Ancient Roman Empire and become its Emperor! This legendary city was one of the most beautiful and powerful capitals to have ever existed in the ancient world! Resurrect the masterpieces of Roman architecture. The Coliseum will make a good training school for your brave gladiators. And the Pantheon - the Temple of the Roman Gods - will bring you luck! The fabulous land of Caesar opens its gates before you in this engaging puzzle game, Cradle of Rome!
  • More than 20 masterpieces of Ancient Roman architecture to build!
  • 5 historical epochs; start from a small village and advance to the Golden Age of the Roman Empire!
  • More than 100 levels, culminating with the legendary Mount Olympus!
  • Challenging system of ranks, that lets you become the Emperor of Rome!
  • 8 original bonuses, including lightning, shield, star, mixer, bomb and many others.
  • Unique and truly addictive gameplay.
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