Warrior of Rome II Genesis box art

Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Strategy

Warrior of Rome II

Deep cut

SystemSega Genesis / Mega Drive
Released1992
GenreStrategy
DeveloperMicronet
PublisherCaesar No Yabou 2
Players1–2 players
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 3

Developed by Micronet and published by Caesar No Yabou 2, Warrior of Rome II arrived on the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1992 as a strategy game.

It landed about 3 years into the Genesis's life. Other notable Genesis releases from 1992 include Sonic the Hedgehog 2, Lemmings and Streets of Rage 2. Among the 32 Genesis strategy games in our database, it ranks #24 by legacy score.

Micronet also made Curse, Warrior of Rome and Cue Brick for the Genesis.

Warrior of Rome II supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

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

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want quick action without planning ahead

What playing Warrior of Rome II 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.

Warrior of Rome II gameplay screenshot on Genesis
In-game screenshot (Genesis)

Warrior of Rome II cheats & codes

3 codes on file (Other codes). Here are a few Other codes codes to start with:

Start a new game with your first fortress already built.992A-6VEL
You can build fortresses much fasterSXFT-AAGC
Enemies won't start building anything for several minutes992A-6AEN

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Warrior of Rome II walkthroughs & guides

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Warrior of Rome II FAQ

When did Warrior of Rome II come out on the Genesis?

Warrior of Rome II was released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1992.

Who made Warrior of Rome II?

It was developed by Micronet and published by Caesar No Yabou 2.

Is Warrior of Rome II multiplayer?

Yes. Warrior of Rome II supports up to 2 players.

How long does Warrior of Rome II take to play?

As a strategy game, Warrior of Rome II 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 Warrior of Rome II 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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