Jim Hargreaves
TheSixthAxisAnno 117: Pax Romana Review | TheSixthAxis
Published 11/17/2025
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Series X|S / PC / PS5 - 11/13/2025
Anno 117: Pax Romana
In the latest instalment of the award-winning Anno strategy franchise, it’s your destiny to shape the Roman Empire in the year 117 AD. As governor, will you encourage economic growth or expand your rule through dominance? Lead with rebellion or unite a diverse culture? The cost of peace is yours to decide.
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- Ubisoft Blue Byte, Ubisoft Mainz
- Publisher
- Ubisoft Entertainment
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83
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30
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50–100
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The critic average is 83 across 30 scored reviews, with a 50-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 80–89 band.
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90–1009 reviews · 30%
80–8917 reviews · 57%
70–793 reviews · 10%
Below 701 review · 3%
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Joelle Daniels
GamingBoltAnno 117: Pax Romana Review – Expand the Empire
Published 11/15/2025
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80
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Read originalShannon P. Drake
MonsterVineAnno 117: Pax Romana Review – The Roman Empire, Now With Trade Routes and Aqueducts
Published 11/12/2025
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90
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Read originalMark Steighner
COGconnectedAnno 117: Pax Romana Review – This City Builder Rules
Published 11/12/2025
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89
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Read originalJake Su
SavePoint GamingAnno 117: Pax Romana Review – Perfecting the Art of Peace, Profit & Purpose
Published 11/11/2025
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90
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Read originalMatt Sainsbury
Digitally DownloadedReview: Anno 117: Pax Romana (Sony PlayStation 5)
Published 11/11/2025
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90
+7 vs critic avg
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Read originalPhil Iwaniuk
PC GamerAnno 117: Pax Romana Review
Published 11/10/2025
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80
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Read originalCharles Monrose
PlayStation UniverseAnno 117: Pax Roma Review (PS5) - Rome Comes to Anno - PlayStation Universe
Published 11/10/2025
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75
-8 vs critic avg
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Read originalHarry Alston
TheGamerAnno 117: Pax Romana Review - Doesn’t Change The Formula, But It Doesn’t Need To
Published 11/10/2025
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80
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Read originalMatt Donahue
But Why Tho?REVIEW: 'Anno 117: Pax Romana' Is One Of The Best Games We've Played All Year
Published 11/10/2025
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95
+12 vs critic avg
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