I’m always a fan of a good simulator, whether it’s zoos, theme parks, farms, or city-building. When the Roman city-builder Citadelum was brought to my attention, I knew I had to jump in, and I’m so glad I did. Citadelum blends strategy, simulation, and style to create an addictive experience that I can’t seem to put down.
Citadelum is what happens when you blend SimCity with Age of Mythology and then ramp things up to 11. The game takes place in Rome, and you need to build a functional city for your people. However, what is deemed functional varies as your town evolves and your residents demand more. What I thought was going to be a peaceful sim game turned into a little ball of chaos when things like armies and angry Gods came into play, but more on that later.
As Citadelum begins, players focus on building homes for working-class citizens known as Plebeians. The first essential structure to build is a Forum, and everything in your new city must connect to it in some... Read more