Centurion: Defender of Rome Genesis box art

Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Strategy / Action

Centurion: Defender of Rome

Deep cut

SystemSega Genesis / Mega Drive
GenreStrategy, Action
DeveloperBits of Magic
PublisherElectronic Arts
Players1 player
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 4

Centurion: Defender of Rome is a strategy game released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive, developed by Bits of Magic and published by Electronic Arts. It blends strategy and action elements.

Among the 32 Genesis strategy games in our database, it ranks #17 by legacy score.

This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.

Pick it if…

  • you want to think and plan
  • you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
  • you've played the Genesis hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want quick action without planning ahead
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Centurion: Defender of Rome is like

Strategy games reward planning over reflexes: command armies, manage resources and outthink opponents on turn-based or real-time battlefields.

Tip for newcomers: Read the manual or tutorial if one exists: retro strategy games often assume you know their rules. Save between missions.

Centurion: Defender of Rome gameplay screenshot on Genesis
In-game screenshot (Genesis)

Centurion: Defender of Rome cheats & codes

21 codes on file (Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:

Tribute ModifierFF3C85:XX
Infinite ManpowerFF3C7E:FF

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Centurion: Defender of Rome walkthroughs & guides

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Centurion: Defender of Rome FAQ

Who made Centurion: Defender of Rome?

It was developed by Bits of Magic and published by Electronic Arts.

Is Centurion: Defender of Rome multiplayer?

No. Centurion: Defender of Rome is a single-player game.

How long does Centurion: Defender of Rome take to play?

As a strategy game, Centurion: Defender of Rome typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Centurion: Defender of Rome on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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