Step into the Roman Empire in Anno 117: Pax Romana, Ubisoft’s next major entry in the legendary city-builder series! Eric from Mature Minded Gamers shares his full review after 20+ hours of hands-on gameplay, covering everything from the cultural paths and province choices to the economy, tech tree, performance, and long-term replayability.
🏛 Key Features Covered
Roman vs Celtic province starts (Latium & Albion)
Culture path system – Romanization or local integration
Combat & diplomacy choices
City layout buffs & debuffs
Discovery Tree / Tech upgrades
Performance on older GPUs (RX 6900 XT)
Accessibility improvements for newcomers
💬 Eric’s Verdict:
“If you’re a fan of the Anno series or city-builders in general, Anno 117 is a must-play. Deep systems, smooth performance, and endless replayability.”
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🕒 Timestamps
0:00 Intro – Welcome to Mature Minded Gamers
0:25 Ubisoft review copy & disclaimer
0:45 Launch details – November 13 release date
1:20 First impressions & preview history
1:50 What’s new in Anno 117 (Pax Romana setting & era)
2:20 Choosing your starting province – Roman Latium vs Celtic Albion
2:55 Distinct resources & city design differences
3:30 Cultural Path system – Romanization vs local culture
3:55 City-building freedom & layout buffs/debuffs
4:35 Diagonal building placement & relocation feature
4:55 Discovery Tree / Tech Tree overview
5:20 Combat & diplomacy paths explained
5:50 Improved accessibility and onboarding
6:15 Narrative layer – governor role and storyline
6:45 Performance review – smooth on mid-range PCs
7:25 Quest events & story flavor moments
7:45 Economy & budget management tips
8:25 Resource planning & city layout challenges
9:10 Industrial vs residential zones discussion
9:55 Minor criticisms & wish-list improvements
10:50 Multiplayer expectations & Ubisoft track record
11:15 20 hours in – final verdict and playstyles
11:55 Why Anno 117 is a must-buy for city-builder fans
12:15 Final thoughts & two-thumbs-up from MMG
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