Anno 117: Pax Romana stuns in first impressions, and clicks right away

With its architectural triumphs, rich culture, and political intrigue, Ancient Rome already seems a perfect setting for Ubisoft’s city-building strategy game Anno 117: Pax Romana. But as I discovered in my first few hours of playtime, the Ancient Romans’ tendency to be ridiculously finicky about city planning, sniff lavender, and set their own houses on fire also makes the game feel surprisingly authentic.