Dancing with the Divine in Nova Roma’s Demo: A Humorous Adventure

Ruffling Feathers in the Roman Empire

So, here I am, prancing around the ancient streets of the Roman Empire in Nova Roma’s shiny new demo. And let me tell you, messing with the gods isn’t looking like my brightest idea! This charming little city-builder has landed itself in my hands, courtesy of the lovely folks at Lion Shield and Hooded Horse, and I’ve dove right in. Now, I could play it smart and keep the deities happy, or I could just poke the bear and see how long their celestial patience lasts. Spoiler alert: it’s not going well for me.

Building, Bumbling, and Divine Drama

You’d think I’d have learned my lesson by now! I mean, I cut my gaming teeth on classics like Black and White—yeah, that god sim where you practically begged your followers to listen to your divine wisdom. Yet, here I am in Nova Roma, all caught up in the hustle of building my dream city in the ruins of a crumbling empire, and the gods? Well, they’re just a pesky afterthought right now. Who needs their approval when I’m busy laying down production chains and thinking about the next tech upgrade for my food supply?

My big-picture thoughts are all about aqueducts—those legendary ancient channels that are as vital to my city as they were to the Romans. You wouldn’t believe the havoc an ill-timed flood could unleash on my precious crops if things get a little too turbulent. Not to mention, if I’m caught unprepared when the old empire decides to pay me a visit, I might just find myself in deep trouble!

Let’s face it, I probably should start buttering up the gods a bit. You know, check off their requests to score some sweet benefits. Because who doesn’t want smooth harvests and delightfully happy workers? But here’s the dilemma: do I give in to their whims, or keep riding the wave of chaos? Maybe that’s the experimentation spirit of demos, right? To throw caution to the wind and see what happens!

For those curious adventurers out there, the Nova Roma demo is live on Steam right now! It’s all set to launch its full version on January 22, with releases across Steam, GOG, and the Microsoft Store. PC Game Pass subscribers will also find it on day one. So why not download it right now and give it a whirl? Just, you know, maybe don’t take my fiery path to glory for inspiration!