Cradle of Rome DS box art

Nintendo DS · Strategy / Puzzle

Cradle of Rome

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SystemNintendo DS
GenreStrategy, Puzzle
DeveloperAwem
PublisherD3 Publisher
Players1 player
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 1

Released for the Nintendo DS, Cradle of Rome is a strategy game developed by Awem and published by D3 Publisher. It blends strategy and puzzle elements.

Cradle of Rome is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

Pick it if…

  • you want to think and plan
  • you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
  • you've played the DS 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 Cradle 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.

Cradle of Rome gameplay screenshot on DS
In-game screenshot (DS)

Cradle of Rome cheats & codes

56 codes on file (Action Replay DS). Here are a few Action Replay DS codes to start with:

Max Food0205FDE8 000F423F
Max/Infinite Money0205FDE0 000F423F
Max Resources0205FDE4 000F423F
Hammer Always Useable2205FD9C 000000C8
Hour Glass Always Useable2205FD9D 000000C8
Bomb Always Useable2205FD9E 000000C8

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Cradle of Rome walkthroughs & guides

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Playing DS games today

Many DS games rely on the touchscreen and stylus, so they play best on original hardware, a 3DS, or an emulator with mouse or touch input such as Rec0m88. The library is enormous, which makes a recommendation engine especially handy.

Cradle of Rome FAQ

Who made Cradle of Rome?

It was developed by Awem and published by D3 Publisher.

Is Cradle of Rome multiplayer?

No. Cradle of Rome is a single-player game.

How long does Cradle of Rome take to play?

As a strategy game, Cradle 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 Cradle 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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