In Nova Roma, you step into the role of a leader tasked with building and growing a new city inspired by the splendour of ancient Rome. The heart of the gameplay is careful planning and expansion – from modest huts and markets to grand forums, aqueducts, and amphitheaters. Every choice carries weight, and the city must develop in balance with the needs of its people and the expectations of the gods.
Managing intricate supply chains is one of your greatest challenges. You’ll need to oversee farming, resource gathering, crafts, and trade to provide food, clothing, and other goods. Poor planning or broken supply routes can spark crises, famine, and even uprisings. Strategic placement of buildings and efficient logistics are key to stability and growth.
Laws and religion are just as important. As a ruler, you can pass edicts to shape civic life – from taxes to public order. At the same time, you must appease the gods by constructing temples and holding rituals. Neglecting this responsibility risks natural disasters and divine anger that can bring even the most prosperous city to ruin.
The world of Nova Roma combines the majesty of Roman civilisation with the demanding realism of city-building simulation. Balancing economy, politics, religion, and the needs of your citizens is essential to creating a metropolis worthy of being called the “New Rome.” The fate of your city rests on your decisions – will it endure as a beacon of glory, or collapse beneath its own ambition?
