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PlayStation · RPG
Ancient Roman: Power of Dark Side
Deep cut
| System | PlayStation |
|---|---|
| Released | 1998 |
| Genre | RPG |
| Commitment | Epic journey (20+ hours of adventure) |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 2 |
Ancient Roman: Power of Dark Side arrived on the PlayStation in 1998 as a role-playing game.
It landed about 3 years into the PS1's life. Other notable PS1 releases from 1998 include Metal Gear Solid, Resident Evil 2 and Tomb Raider II.
Pick it if…
- you want to get lost in a long quest
- you have time for an epic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
- you've played the PS1 hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you want instant action rather than menus, story and grinding
- you only have a few minutes at a time
What playing Ancient Roman: Power of Dark Side is like
Role-playing games trade reflexes for strategy and story. You build a party, level up, manage equipment and travel across a large world, usually through menu-based battles.
Tip for newcomers: Retro RPGs can require some level grinding and rarely tell you exactly where to go next. Talk to every townsperson, save often and use a guide if you get stuck: there is no shame in it.
Ancient Roman: Power of Dark Side walkthroughs & guides
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Playing PS1 games today
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Ancient Roman: Power of Dark Side FAQ
When did Ancient Roman: Power of Dark Side come out on the PS1?
Ancient Roman: Power of Dark Side was released for the PlayStation in 1998.
How long does Ancient Roman: Power of Dark Side take to play?
As a role-playing game, Ancient Roman: Power of Dark Side typically falls into the "Epic journey" category: 20+ hours of adventure. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Ancient Roman: Power of Dark Side 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.