Whether it's in Final Fantasy, Elden Ring, or Hades 2, clashing with the very gods themselves has long been a fundamental part of video games. However, the longer I ignore the ire of the Roman Pantheon in Nova Roma, the more I start to worry that it's not the best idea. This beautiful town-planning newcomer from Kingdoms and Castles dev Lion Shield and indie strategy publisher Hooded Horse has a demo out now on Steam, so you can try taking a more measured approach to your dealings with the deities - or, like me, see how long their tempers will last.
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