Rank and Play ID: RNP-IGDB-73328

SPQR: The Empire's Darkest Hour

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Release

Dec 31, 1996

Genres

Point-and-click, Adventure

Overview

SPQR is a 3D adventure game that challenges you to learn how the Roman Empire works - structurally, mechanically, economically, culturally and politically. Players are given one year to investigate five equally suspicious suspects in order to solve the ultimate mystery: Who is plotting to destroy Rome and how will they do it?

Storyline

The player is an unnamed character, a friend of the inventor Cornelius who has been arrested. His arrest was on the suspicion that he is involved with the Calamitus, a figure who intends to destroy Rome. The game starts underneath Cornelius's workshop, and once the player has entered the workshop itself they receive a message about his arrest. The message also gives the names of five possible Calamiti: Lucius: A retired soldier who is now a private investigator. Whilst not investigating, he spends his days drinking in the wine shop below his flat. Verania: The head Vestal Virgin, who is thinking of retirement. Xanthus: One of Gordian's assis…