Roads of Rome: New Generation 2 > iPad, iPhone, Android, Mac & PC Game

Overall rating

5 / 5

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OMNES VIAE ROMAM DUCUNT

PostedNovember 1, 2017

pennmom36

fromMīlle viae dūcunt hominēs per saecula Rōmam

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

It's all about the roads in this strategy based, time management series, and all roads eventually lead to Rome! It looks like the graphics have improved since the last release, and there are some added features as well. Some levels have hidden caches, which aren't really difficult to spot, it's just sometimes difficult to remember to spot them!

After the earthquake, the citizens of Rome were ...Show more

It's all about the roads in this strategy based, time management series, and all roads eventually lead to Rome! It looks like the graphics have improved since the last release, and there are some added features as well. Some levels have hidden caches, which aren't really difficult to spot, it's just sometimes difficult to remember to spot them!

After the earthquake, the citizens of Rome were hoping the peace and tranquility would remain for the rest of their days, but that wouldn't be much of a story right? The Vikings attacked viciously and without mercy, they destroyed the empire's roads, bridges and just about everything else standing in their way. Marcus saves the day once again, as he leads his army and pushes back against the Vikings. Not wanting to be left behind, Valeria convinces her father to grant her the authority to help the residents of the Empire, and restore their lands to their former beauty. But first you need a road to travel on.

This is a Time Management game based on strategy because you need to do things in a certain way in order to achieve expert status on each level. I found myself replaying many levels to change the order in which I queued a task, or change the type of building I constructed, so I could finish the level before nightfall, because once the sun sets, you can't receive expert status. There are several modes of difficulty available: Relaxed, Easy, Normal and Hard, I chose Normal but was unable to queue tasks when no worker was available, the only downside to this game.

There are the usual Time Management tasks, clearing debris from paths, removing boulders and repairing flooded areas, and of course rebuilding several bridges, as well as gathering resources and finding Viking stashes. To complete all these repairs, pig farms need built to feed the workers, Sawmills need built to produce the wood needed for repairs, and Storage Building will increase and permanently increase resources. Many of the buildings can be upgraded, such as the workers camp to gain more workers. Some of the people you meet are willing to make exchanges of goods for a necessary resource such as bombs needed to clear huge boulders. Occasionally you come across speciality items, such as speed boots that allow the workers to move faster. or boots hidden or a clock, they will increase speed or freeze time once the path is cleared to them.

ROADS OF ROME GAMES AVAILABLE
Title***Release Date***Average Rating

*Roads of Rome I (October 6- 2010) 4.3
*Roads of Rome II (January 19-2011) 4.4
*Roads of Rome III (October 5-2011) 4.2
*Roads of Rome IV: New Generation (February 1-2016) 3.9
*Roads of Rome V: New Generation 2 (November 1-2017)n/a

Although each level has different goals to achieve, the main goal is to build the road. In order to build the road however, you need to gather the necessary resources, and keep the crew fed. In order to gather enough resources and food, you need to strategically build the right buildings, such as farms, sawmills and quarries, at the right time. I love the updated graphics, and the day and night visual effects in this game, and that you need to use strategy rather than the course already laid out, "can't make a wrong choice" scenarios. Give this one a try, the series has been around for a long time, and each one is better than the last, enjoy! Show less

I recommend this game!

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5 / 5

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Tried the first 3 levels and had to buy it!

PostedNovember 1, 2017

poetforhim

fromFort Walton Beach, FL

Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Card & Board, Hidden Object, Strategy, Time Management

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

After playing the first 3 levels under the trial, I knew this was a keeper. You definitely need to plan your strategy when playing this, but it is enjoyable and fun. The graphics are great also. I have played the previous Roads of Rome series and have always enjoyed them and this one is a great addition to the series.

I recommend this game!

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LIKE THE OTHER ROADS GAMES - LOVE IT!!

PostedNovember 1, 2017

brimaz

fromMelbourne, Australia

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Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Card & Board, Mahjong, Marble Popper, Match 3, Time Management, Word

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

Our Roman friends are back, all grown up and marching off to war - or rather, cleaning up the mess that war leaves. If you like time management games and haven't played any of the previous Roads, I suggest you do - you'll love them.

I recommend this game!

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5 / 5

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Time Management at its Best

PostedNovember 2, 2017

difficult1

fromOz

Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Time Management

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

Excellent Time Management games are few and far between. Hooray for Roads of Rome.

The game is really challenging if you play the Hardest level. It takes a lot of thought and coordination to get through each level if you want to come in under time, remembering to find the hidden caches.

But it has 3 easier levels, one untimed, for those that want more relaxed play.

I love this game.

I recommend this game!

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5 / 5

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Keep em coming!!

PostedNovember 1, 2017

swankme

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Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Time Management

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

Worth the wait, the boys are back at it building, gathering, and running their hearts out. This is a great series and I love to play them over and over.

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

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An enjoyable time management game

PostedNovember 2, 2017

mishkaTrail

fromSouth Australia

Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Time Management

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Farm Frenzy 3: American Pie

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

3 / 5

I have enjoyed all the other Roads of Rome games and this one does not disappoint. Very much along the lines of the other games - gather supplies, rebuild, build the road, erect buildings which produce more supplies and so forth.

I also like very much the options of not using the game cursor and skipping all the dialogue. I like to just get into the game. Also those big pointing arrows that ...Show more

I have enjoyed all the other Roads of Rome games and this one does not disappoint. Very much along the lines of the other games - gather supplies, rebuild, build the road, erect buildings which produce more supplies and so forth.

I also like very much the options of not using the game cursor and skipping all the dialogue. I like to just get into the game. Also those big pointing arrows that sometimes pop up when there is something new, now disappear very quickly.

There are also options of playing casual, normal, hard etc which means any level of expertise can play the game.

I would recommend this game. Not the best of the Roads of Rome series, but enjoyable anyway. Please keep these kind of games coming BigFish, it's been too long. Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

28 of 33 found this review helpful

Great Game

PostedNovember 1, 2017

barbiedoll1313

fromNorth Las Vegas, NV

Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

I have bought all Roads of Rome games. This is another one that is very enjoyable and fun to play. I recommend this game

I recommend this game!

+23points

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5 / 5

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First Time

PostedNovember 1, 2017

Gamer_gals

fromGeorgia

Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Arcade & Action, Family, Hidden Object, Marble Popper, Match 3, Time Management

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

This was our 'First Time' doing a time management/building a small town kind of thing and it was THRILLING!! Just played through the demo and looking forward to playing through the rest!

My daughter in peculiar greatly enjoyed the fact that we had to think about which buildings to put up first in order to make things go by the quickest, so to her, it was a bit of a 'puzzle' as well!

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This was our 'First Time' doing a time management/building a small town kind of thing and it was THRILLING!! Just played through the demo and looking forward to playing through the rest!

My daughter in peculiar greatly enjoyed the fact that we had to think about which buildings to put up first in order to make things go by the quickest, so to her, it was a bit of a 'puzzle' as well!

As for the storyline, it was well done for what it is, but I'd like to see the same type of game with maybe a medieval theme, or maybe even a mystery! ( I'd have to look around and see if there is already one.) But over all, we liked it very much and definitely recommend it! Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

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Just fun!

PostedNovember 2, 2017

joybelle_1

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Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Time Management

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

This is such a great game! Thanks to Big Fish we have had a few 'gather recources' time management games over the last few weeks. This is my favourite genre.
Although I am fairly skilled at these games, the main feature of this offering is that it has 4, not 3 levels of difficulty. I really appreciate the "easy" in between relaxed and normal.
I dedided after the last few weeks of some ...Show more

This is such a great game! Thanks to Big Fish we have had a few 'gather recources' time management games over the last few weeks. This is my favourite genre.
Although I am fairly skilled at these games, the main feature of this offering is that it has 4, not 3 levels of difficulty. I really appreciate the "easy" in between relaxed and normal.
I dedided after the last few weeks of some frustration that I really needed to just enjoy a game instead of stressing and becoming addicted to "beating a level"
I am playing in "easy" and just having the best fun!
If you like these type of games, (and I much prefer them to serving people things) then this is a must to the collection.
I have the whole series, and this still has features that are newly set out.
I really recommend this game. Just get it! Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

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"Great" Just Got Better

PostedNovember 2, 2017

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Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Time Management

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

Get ready to use your brain just a little more. The Roman juggarnauts in the dark red tunics are back and the challenges are better and more complex than ever. Decisions, decisions: what to build, where to build, do I fill this altar, can I spare a worker for this now? Still can't queue tasks but you can chain them, keep this in mind! Every second counts if you're in timed modes. The richly ...Show more

Get ready to use your brain just a little more. The Roman juggarnauts in the dark red tunics are back and the challenges are better and more complex than ever. Decisions, decisions: what to build, where to build, do I fill this altar, can I spare a worker for this now? Still can't queue tasks but you can chain them, keep this in mind! Every second counts if you're in timed modes. The richly detailed graphics tempt you to sightsee and explore--can you afford to stray off track? Yes, the modes are the same and "hard" mode had me ducking back to "normal" with a little humility. Yes, those secrets are there-- oh and don't forget that road. This game is a powerhouse. Good luck, you're going to need it. Show less

I recommend this game!

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