Game reviews / Anno 117: Pax Romana
Anno 117: Pax Romana
2025 · PC · PlayStation 5 · Xbox Series X/S · City Builder · Strategy · Simulation
4 scored sources · 3 countries contributing scores
Review consensus
Anno 117: Pax Romana successfully adapts the Anno formula to antiquity, combining satisfying supply-chain management with attractive Roman and Celtic settlements, diplomacy, religion, research, and optional military systems. Reviewers praised its polished city-building, detailed presentation, meaningful economic puzzles, and strong sandbox mode. However, the campaign is largely an extended tutorial, the interface can obscure important production information, and the slow, relatively safe pacing may disappoint players seeking constant conflict. Overall, it is an accessible, content-rich city builder that offers a compelling Roman setting without radically reinventing Anno 1800’s foundations.
Limited geographic coverage. Treat this score as an early indication.
Last researched: 2026-09-16
Pros
- Deep and satisfying supply-chain and economic management
- Detailed, attractive Roman and Celtic cities
- Meaningful religion, diplomacy, and optional military systems
- Strong sandbox mode with a relaxed, immersive pace
Cons
- Cluttered and unintuitive user interface
- Weak, perfunctory campaign
- Early game can be confusing and financially punishing
- Limited sense of urgency and relatively gentle opposition
Review sources
5 sources found across 3 countries. This is not exhaustive worldwide coverage.
- GameStar · Germany · 86/100
- PC Games · Germany · 90/100
- GRYOnline.pl · Poland · 75/100
- GamesRadar+ · United Kingdom
- PC Gamer · United Kingdom · 80/100