Shadow of Rome

Experience the brutality and intrigue of ancient Rome in Shadow of Rome. This action-adventure game follows two friends after the murder of Julius Caesar: the centurion Agrippa enters the gladiatorial arena to save his father, while Octavianus investigates the conspiracy from the shadows. The story alternates between arena battles, stealth missions, and cinematic story sequences.

Gladiator combat and stealth create a distinctive campaign. Agrippa fights multiple enemies with breakable weapons, shields, and armor, can disarm opponents, throw weapons, and appeal to the crowd for supplies. Octavianus avoids guards, uses disguises and environmental objects, and studies enemy routes. Chariot races, varied match types, boss battles, multiple difficulty settings, and a substantial single-player adventure add further variety.

PS2-to-PS3 catalogue entry. Developed and published by Capcom, Shadow of Rome is a single-player PlayStation 2 action game with a behind-the-character viewpoint. Its Roman setting, hack-and-slash combat, stealth sections, gladiatorial spectacle, political intrigue, and dramatic presentation define this Capcom title.