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Developer(s)Capcom
Publisher(s)Capcom
Director(s)Motohide Eshiro
Producer(s)
Programmer(s)Tsuyoshi Misawa
Writer(s)
  • Hiroshi Yamashita
  • Motohide Eshiro
Composer(s)Yoshino Aoki
Kota Suzuki
Platform(s)PlayStation 2
Release
Genre(s)Action-adventure
Mode(s)Single-player

Shadow of Rome[a] is a 2005 action-adventure game developed and published by Capcom for the PlayStation 2. The game was released in Europe and North America in February, and in Japan in March.

The plot is a fictionalized version of the assassination of Julius Caesar, focusing on two characters, Agrippa, a soldier whose father is accused of murdering Caesar, and who is forced to fight in the gladiatorial arenas, and Octavianus, who sets about proving Agrippa's father's innocence.

The game received favorable reviews. Originally conceived as the first part of a franchise aimed at a specifically western audience, the sequel was in the early stages of development when the first game was released. However, due to poor sales, particularly in North America, executive producer Keiji Inafune decided to scrap the franchise, and Shadow of Rome 2 ultimately became Dead Rising.

Gameplay

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Shadow of Rome is an action-adventure game played from a third-person perspective. The game features two forms of combat; melee combat involving close-quarters fighting with melee weapons, and vehicular combat in the form of chariot racing. Stealth gameplay is also included.[5]

During combat, the player character is Agrippa, who can use various gladiatorial weapons such as swords, scimitars, maces, spears, bows, slingshots and flails. If Agrippa has severed the arm of an enemy, he can pick it up and also use it as a weapon.[6] However, weapons can only be used for a certain amount of time before they break; during combat, a meter indicates the remaining vitality of Agrippa's weapon(s) and helmet (if he has one equipped).[7]

Agrippa can attack with his main weapon, his sub-weapon or shield, or with a two-handed weapon.[8] The player can also lock on to enemies to make Agrippa target them.[8] Agrippa can also throw weapons, and can fight with his fists, using strong and soft punches, shoulder tackles, and kicks.[9] If timed correctly, Agrippa can also steal weapons from his enemies, or knock them out of their hands using a shoulder tackle.[9] He can also attack from the ground by flinging sand into an approaching enemy's face, and he can attack downed enemies by stomping on them or stabbing them.[10] If Agrippa stands behind a groggy enemy he can perform a suplex or grab the opponent and use them as a human shield.[11]

An important aspect of the combat gameplay are "SALVO points". Salvos are specific actions or combinations of actions which excite the crowd. When Agrippa performs a salvo action, he is awarded with salvo points, which fill up the salvo meter.[12] If Agrippa calls for the attention of the crowd when the meter is full, the audience will throw him rare and powerful weapons.[13] If he calls for their attention when it is not full, they will throw normal weapons, shields, food, or often, nothing at all.[12][14] At the end of each arena battle, Agrippa will be given a ranking based on the total number of salvo points he achieved in that battle.

During chariot sections, Agrippa must race against other chariots and can win by either crossing the finish line first, or eliminating all of his opponents, either by killing them or destroying their chariots. Agrippa can whip his horses to give a speed boost, but doing so drains the horses' stamina gauge. When it is empty, the horses can only run at normal speed, until the gauge begins to fill up again. Agrippa can eliminate opponents by driving alongside their chariots and attacking them or by forcing their chariots into obstacles. Weapons with a longer reach can be found on the track itself, carried by slaves.[15]

The other component of the game is stealth. In these sections, the player character is Octavianus, and the player must navigate various locations in Rome. Octavianus cannot kill enemies, he can only knock them out by hitting them from behind with objects such as vases, choking them with ropes or placing banana peels in front of them.[13] Once he has done so, he often has to drag their body into hiding to make sure other enemies don't find it.[16] Octavianus can also distract enemies by throwing items such as stones and by whistling.[17]

Other ways to avoid enemies are by hiding in large pots, or by stealing clothes and impersonating guards or other people.[16] Even if Octavianus is disguised, however, enemies can become suspicious of him if he does anything unusual, such as running, standing still for no reason, or trying to open locked doors. Often, enemies will stop him and question him. The player will be presented with a series of choices to try to assuage the guards' suspicions. If the player picks the wrong answer, Octavianus' disguise will fail, and he will be killed.[18]

He is also able to listen to conversations in locked rooms by peeking through keyholes.[19][20] During levels where he must follow someone, he has a "Tail Gauge". When the person he is following is out of his sight, the gauge starts to empty, and when it is fully depleted he is adjudged to have lost the person he was tailing and the game is over.[7] During stealth levels, there is also an alert gauge which appears when Octavianus is spotted by an enemy. The gauge gradually empties over time if he is out of sight, and once it is empty, enemies will stop looking for him.[7]

Story

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Background

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By 49 BC, the Roman Republic had become the world's most dominant power, with its vast territory stretching across the Mediterranean. However, under the authority of the Senate, governmental corruption and endless wars had become the norm, with the citizens of Rome on the brink of despair. It was at this point that Julius Caesar, a powerful general, openly defied the Senate's authority and marched towards Rome at the head of an army, ultimately acquiring unlimited power and influence. Although the Senate hated and feared Caesar, the citizens embraced their new leader as he vowed to usher in an era of peace and prosperity.[21]

Plot

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The game begins on March 15, 44 BC, as Caesar is brutally murdered on his way to a Senate meeting. As he dies, he looks at his assailant and says, "Et tu, Brute?"[22]

During Caesar's cremation in the Foro Romano, revered statesman Cicero reveals the assassin; a wealthy plebian named Vipsanius. As Vipsanius pleads his innocence, Cicero announces Caesar's successor, as decreed in his will; Antonius, one of Caesar's most trusted generals. Listening from the crowd, however, Octavianus, Caesar's nephew, refuses to believe Vipsanius is guilty. Meanwhile, Vipsanius's son Agrippa, a centurion, is fighting a Germanic force in the northeastern provinces. Receiving word of Caesar's death and the accusation against his father, he orders his men to return to Rome.

Soon after the funeral, Octavianus meets Pansa, Caesar's former spy. With Pansa's help, Octavianus sneaks into the Senate, where he finds a letter from Vipsanius warning Caesar that he needs to be careful as there are rumors an attempt may be made on his life.[23] On the Senate floor, Octavianus listens as Maecenas, Antonius' scriba, proposes that rather than immediately executing Vipsanius, they hold a gladiatorial tournament, the winner of which will perform the execution. Antonius approves of the idea and consents to Cicero's wish that Vipsania, Vipsanius's wife, be publicly executed.[24]

The execution is presided over by Decius Brutus, a sadistic praetor. However, before it can take place, Agrippa arrives and attempts to save Vipsania, but as they flee, she is stabbed in the back by Decius, who then defeats Agrippa in combat. Before Agrippa can be arrested, he and Octavianus are then saved by a woman on a chariot. She reveals her name is Claudia, a female gladiator, although she avoids explaining why she is helping them. The trio then head to Syracuse Prison, where Vipsanius is being held.

They sneak their way into the prison and find Vipsanius, who tells them he heard the murder and found Caesar's body. As he tried to help Caesar, Cicero approached and had him arrested. He also tells them Caesar's last words. Planning to break him out, they are discovered and have to flee. Claudia then tells them about the gladiatorial tournament, and that her brother, Sextus runs a gladiator camp, which Agrippa could join to gain entry to the tournament and possibly save his father. Meanwhile, Octavianus will return to Rome and investigate the murder.[25]

Although repulsed by the violence and the bloodlust, Agrippa begins fighting his way through the regional portions of the tournament. Meanwhile, Octavianus is advised by Pansa to follow Cicero's protégé, Marcus Brutus in the hopes that he may be the "Brute" of whom Caesar spoke.[26] He does so, overhearing a heated conversation between Marcus and Cassius, a senator, in which Cassius warns that the truth is going to come out soon and urges Marcus to "take responsibility."[27] Octavianus pursues them, but soon thereafter he finds Cassius's body, stabbed. Hearing approaching footsteps, he hides and observes Maecenas arrive and order the guards to dispose of the body, telling his men, "you must never tell anybody about this. What happened must be concealed.

Meanwhile, Claudia tells Agrippa that her younger brother was killed by a Roman soldier, and ever since, she has wanted to be strong enough to protect those she loves, which is why she became a gladiator.[28] Meanwhile, Sextus is visited by Eiras and Charmion who come with "a direct order from our mistress." They want Sextus to assassinate someone, in return for which their mistress will aid his plans. Sextus agrees.[29]

Back in Rome, Octavianus begins following Maecenas. He is led to Antonius's residence, where he hears Antonius and Decius discussing Agrippa's involvement in the gladiatorial tournament.[30] Shortly thereafter, he is confronted by Maecenas, who denies having anything to do with Caesar's death and says he hid Cassius's body only because the city is already on edge and another murder could lead to trouble. He also advises Octavianus to drop his investigation into Caesar's death.[31]

Meanwhile, Agrippa overhears a furious Claudia arguing with Sextus, who claims, "I did it for us." She leaves and Agrippa approaches her. She tells him that she and Sextus are not related; he purchased her as a slave and raised her.[32] Back in Rome, Octavianus is unable to locate Marcus, and so heads to the senate to speak to his mentor, Cicero. There, he finds Cicero stabbed. The dying Cicero tells him a group of conspirators are responsible for Caesar's assassination, and Vipsanius is innocent. Marcus is a member of the group, but the actual murderer is "another Brutus." He also reveals where to find Marcus.[33] Octavianus heads to a temple outside Rome, where he finds multiple senators murdered, and a distraught Marcus, who says the other Brutus is killing off the members of the conspiracy. However, he refuses to reveal his identity and advises Octavianus to drop the investigation.[34] Maecenas then arrives and tells Octavianus that if he can find evidence of Vipsanius's innocence, he will ask Anonius to release Vipsanius.

Meanwhile, as Agrippa completes the regional games, thus qualifying to compete at the Colosseum, Claudia tells Agrippa that Sextus is really the son of Pompeius, who was killed in battle by Caesar. She explains he plans to assassinate Octavianus (Caesar's only surviving blood relative) in order to gain support for his conquest of Rome. When Agrippa asks who would want such an assassination, Claudia says she does not know and asks for Agrippa's help in stopping Sextus.[35]

Meanwhile, Octavianus sneaks into Caesar's personal possessions in Antonius's vault and finds a note in Caesar's handwriting speculating as to the worthiness of possible successors. The note reveals that Antonius was not his chosen heir.[36] At the camp, Sextus abruptly disappears along with several gladiators, and Claudia learns he is working for Iris and Charmian. In Rome, he confronts Octavianus and is about to kill him when Claudia intervenes. Octavianus flees, and witnesses Decius stabbing Marcus. A dying Marcus then tells Octavianus that he is Caesar's illegitimate son and that Decius is the "other Brutus."[37] Maecenas then arrives and has Octavianus arrested.

Meanwhile, Agrippa fights his way to the tournament final, where he must face Decius. He wins and is about to kill him when Maecenas arrives in the arena, announcing the return of Caesar. He explains the man killed was a decoy employed because Caesar knew about the conspiracy because of Vipsaniaus's note, announcing the murder was carried out by Decius and that Vipsanius is innocent.[38] Vipsanius is released and Caesar himself addresses Antonius, telling him he did not choose him as his heir, as Maecenas explains how Antonius was the mastermind behind the whole plot; borne from his discovery that he was not Caesar's heir.[39] Using Iris and Charmian, Cleopatra had revealed Caesar's true choice for heir to Antonius, who then masterminded the conspiracy. A shocked Antonius admits his guilt, at which point Maecenas reveals Caesar really is dead, and the man pretending to be him is his true chosen heir - Octavianus.[40] A furious Antonius orders Decius to kill Octavianus, but Agrippa intervenes and kills Decius. Agrippa is then attacked by Antonius, but he defeats him. As Antonius is arrested, Rome is attacked by Sextus. Antonius escapes and Agrippa, joined by Claudia, heads to Ostia to confront Sextus. Agrippa defeats him and begs him to surrender. However, using his navy, Antonius attacks the docks, and Sextus sacrifices himself to save Claudia. As a battle rages at sea between those loyal to Octavianus and those loyal to Antonius, Agrippa tracks down Antonius, whom he defeats and kills.

Back in Rome, Agrippa, Octavianus and Claudia mourn Sextus. She tells them she is leaving Rome, but will keep her eye on things. As she leaves, Agrippa asks her to promise she will return, but she doesn't answer him. Octavianus then vows to fulfil Caesar's dream of the Pax Romana, with Agrippa vowing to help him in any way he can. In the epilogue, a content Iris and Charmian state it is time to tell their mistress they have "reached the end of the beginning."

Development

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In an interview with GameSpot, Inafune said, "I think personally, that the period of making games only for Japan, only for our market, and then sending them over to America and just selling them as an afterthought, I think that time period is now ended. Now, game developers really have to start making games that cater more to the western audience. Shadow of Rome is our first attempt at that."

Shadow of Rome was first revealed on January 28, 2004, when Capcom announced the plot would revolve around the assassination of Julius Caesar. Using an enhanced version of the Onimusha 3 game engine, and developed by the same team, under the guidance of executive producer Keiji Inafune, the game was announced as exclusive to the PlayStation 2.[6][41] Capcom explained it would have two parallel stories and two different styles of gameplay; action and stealth. In his first look at the game, GameSpot's Ricardo Torres wrote,

the robust and ambitious graphics engine pumps out an impressive number of polygons that are complemented by clean textures, lighting effects, and a number of visual filters and particle effects that certainly help bring the world to life. You'll see everything from striking lighting effects used to highlight dawn or dusk, to clouds of dust kicked up during chariot races or catapult battles. The powerful and fully 3D engine creates a rich world to explore that offers plenty to appreciate. You'll see diverse environments, such as a bustling marketplace, vast forests, sea vessels, citadels, and the Colosseum. But the most impressive aspect of the graphics at the moment has to be the wonderfully gruesome way in which you can hack up your opponents.[41]

At this stage in development, the game featured a semi-branching storyline, whereby if the player excelled at the stealth sections, there would be more levels based around stealth, whereas if they were good at combat, more combat levels would feature.[6]

The game was next shown at the E3 event in May, where a playable demo was made available, with one Agrippa level and one Octavianus level. Capcom explained the game was specifically designed for North American and European markets, and although release dates for both markets had been set, they were unsure if the game would get a release in Japan as it was not tailored for the Japanese market.[13] The game was next shown at the Tokyo Game Show in September.[42] A near complete build was sent to gaming websites in January 2005, when it was revealed the branching system had been removed and the game now followed a linear level-by-level progression system.[43]

Reception

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Shadow of Rome received "generally favorable reviews". It holds an aggregate score of 75 out of 100 on Metacritic, based on fifty-two reviews.[44]

Eurogamer's Kristan Reed scored the game 6 out of 10, calling it "one of those frustrating 'nearly' games that could and should have been brilliant." He praised the concept of mixing two gameplay styles; "it would be easy to get stuck in a rut as a gaming experience if you were constantly engaged in a blistering hack-and-slash the whole time. Likewise, a pure stealth experience would soon feel restrictive and frustrating." However, he felt the stealth sections were underdeveloped, arguing "they're just never that enjoyable on a basic level," and calling them "tedious, exacting, basic and inconsistent." However, he was also critical of the action sections, calling them "blister inducing," and arguing "the same tactics get you through every time." He ultimately concluded "there's something oddly soulless about [the game]."[46]

GameSpy's Bryn Williams scored the game 3.5 out of 5, writing it "oozes potential but ultimately fails to deliver greatness." He called the stealth levels "distinctly bland, and above all else, poorly designed." He was also critical of the voice acting and the cutscenes and concluded "the overall theme and premise of Shadow of Rome ends up coming across as a missed opportunity for gaming greatness. The pacing is thrown out of whack on a regular basis due to the crippled stealth elements."[49]

IGN's Ed Lewis scored it 7.6 out of 10, calling the action sections "pretty damn satisfying." However, although he didn't dislike the stealth sections, he felt "neither side of the game [...] is complex enough or [has] enough detail to make them something to want to dig into." He concluded, "put both these elements of the game together and the result is the equivalent of a summer action flick with a decent plot."[5]

GameSpot's Greg Kasavin scored the game 8.2 out of 10, praising the "intriguing storyline and great-looking cinematic cutscenes." He felt it "successfully combines two distinctly different types of gameplay [...] Feature for feature, there's nothing hugely original about Shadow of Rome, but its combination of different elements is definitely unique, its characters are expressive and fun to watch, and the quality of its presentation is right up there with the best of what the PlayStation 2 has to offer." He concluded "Shadow of Rome offers some of the best hack-and-slash combat out there and wraps it up in an interesting story that puts an original spin on the whole Julius Caesar-getting-murdered thing. It's also got plenty of gameplay variety to keep you motivated from start to finish, and it's always pretty to look at."[14]

Cancelled sequels

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Although originally conceived as the first part of a franchise aimed specifically at Western markets, Shadow of Rome did not sell well in either North America or Europe (entering the UK PlayStation 2 charts at #5[51]), and ultimately, Capcom considered it a failure.[52] Shadow of Rome 2 was already in early development prior to the release of the first game, but after the poor sales, executive producer Keiji Inafune chose to abandon the project, and Shadow of Rome 2 ultimately became Dead Rising.[53]

References

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  1. ^ Japanese: シャドウオブローマ, Hepburn: Shadō obu Rōma
  1. ^ "Shadow of Rome". GameSpy. Archived from the original on September 17, 2024. Retrieved September 17, 2024.
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  21. ^ Capcom (2005). Shadow of Rome. Capcom. Level/area: Introduction. Narrator: Pre-Christian era Rome. The Empire had grown beyond its means and the rule of the Senate elders had begun to fray at the edges. The people of Rome were exhausted, continually defending her from hostile neighboring states. As the power struggle ensued in the political arena, the quality of Roman life declined. The Empire was racked by chaos. It was then a great man appeared and changed the fate of Rome; Julius Caesar, the most celebrated hero Rome had ever seen. One after another, disturbances were squelched and discontent alleviated under his competent dominion. With the rule of Julius Caesar, all who inhabited Rome waited hopefully for the coming of the Pax Romana, or "Peace of Rome".
  22. ^ Capcom (2005). Shadow of Rome. Capcom. Level/area: Chapter I: The Wickedness of Men. March 15: The Ides of March. Julius Caesar has been assassinated and his broken body discovered in the Hall of Pompey. He was on his way to the Senate, where a meeting regarding the Parthian campaign was to be held. His body was marked by no less than 23 stab wounds.
  23. ^ Capcom (2005). Shadow of Rome. Capcom. Level/area: Chapter I: The Wickedness of Men. Vipsanius: Disquieting rumors circulate among the Senate as of late. There is talk of people here who wish to do you harm, my liege. I understand your policy behind refusing the attendance of guards, but I urge you to refrain from walking alone in times such as these. Please, exercise the utmost caution.
  24. ^ Capcom (2005). Shadow of Rome. Capcom. Level/area: Chapter I: The Wickedness of Men. Cicero: And thusly, the murderer Vipsanius has been sent to the prison in Syracuse. As for his sentence - / Plebian: He must be executed immediately. The people of Rome shall settle for nothing less. / Maecenas: I have a proposal. / Cicero: Ah, Maecenas, secretary to Antonius. And what is this proposal you speak of? / Maecenas: To mourn the death of Caesar and to celebrate his life, may I propose holding gladiatorial games? / Cicero: Gladitorial games? / Maecenas: Yes. Qualifying matches shall be held throughout the provinces and the best soldier in Rome shall be chosen right here, in the Foro Romano. / Antonius: I see. But what is the purpose of this? / Maecenas: The honorable man who triumphs shall be the executioner of Vipsanius. / Antonius: So, Maecenas, you propose distracting the peoples' minds from the assassination of Caesar with a showy extravaganza? I like it. That is a splendid idea. / Maecenas: Thank you sir. / Cicero: And what shall we do with Vipsania, wife of Vipsanius? / Antonius: I believe that is a decision best left to the members of the Senate. / Cicero: Do you mean to say that you agree that she will be executed publicly in the square? / Antonius: I have no objection.
  25. ^ Capcom (2005). Shadow of Rome. Capcom. Level/area: Chapter I: The Wickedness of Men. Claudia: Agrippa, would you be interested in becoming a gladiator? / Agrippa: A gladiator? / Claudia: My brother is a showman for the upcoming gladiatorial games. I have seen your way with a sword and a good swordsman will attract large crowds. / Octavianus: Wait, do you know what a gladiator must do? He must murder for spectacle. A gladiator is lower than the most lowly slave. / Claudia: Calm down. Listen Agrippa, this may work in your favor. These gladiatorial games that will be held in Caesar's honor - do you know what the victor must do? / Octavianus: He is to be Vipsanius's executioner. / Agrippa: What? / Claudia: Listen to me. If we go to my brother, you can enter as a gladiator, and if you continue to win every battle... / Agrippa: It would give me the opportunity to see my father. / Claudia: Exactly. There is a good chance that you'll be able to rescue your father. What do you think? Will you take that risk? / Octavianus: No Agrippa. You must not be seduced by such a perilous scheme. I promise to prove your father's innocence. You need not lower yourself to become a gladiator. / Claudia: That is not all. Decius, the man who killed your mother, I hear that he is planning to participate in the final battle at the gladiatorial arena. / Agrippa: Octavianus, I shall be a gladiator. No matter what happens, I will not lose. You must go and prove my father is not Caesar's killer.
  26. ^ Capcom (2005). Shadow of Rome. Capcom. Level/area: Chapter II: Baptism by Fire. Pansa: "Et tu, Brute?" That is what he said? / Octavianus: Yes. Does it mean anything to you? / Pansa: I cannot say for certain, but Cicero has a protégé who goes by the name Marcus Brutus.
  27. ^ Capcom (2005). Shadow of Rome. Capcom. Level/area: Chapter II: Baptism by Fire. Cassius: Listen to me Marcus. / Marcus: Quiet! / Cassius: Within the Senate, there are many who believe that Vipsanius is innocent. / Marcus: What is your point? / Cassius: It is only a matter of time before the truth is uncovered. We must do something. / Marcus: I do not care. / Cassius: Marcus, you must take responsibility.
  28. ^ Capcom (2005). Shadow of Rome. Capcom. Level/area: Chapter II: Baptism by Fire. Agrippa: Why did you decide to become a gladiator? / Claudia: I have to become stronger. I lost my little brother to a Roman soldier. I couldn't do anything, I just watched, helpless. That's why I want to become strong; I want to be able to protect those that I care about. That's why I fight.
  29. ^ Capcom (2005). Shadow of Rome. Capcom. Level/area: Chapter II: Baptism by Fire. Sextus: It's an easy job; just kill one person, right? / Eiras: It is a direct order from our mistress. The assassination must be executed perfectly. / Charmion: The Great One agrees to assist you in your plans if you accomplish this task. Material or otherwise, her resources will be made available to you. / Sextus: Eiras. Charmion. Go back to your mistress. Tell her that I accept.
  30. ^ Capcom (2005). Shadow of Rome. Capcom. Level/area: Chapter III: Wrath of the Gods. Antonius: I heard there was a swordsman at the contest who slayed one of your men from the Valcross troops. Who is he? / Decius: Vipsanius's son. His name is Agrippa. / Antonius: I see. You are now desperate because you cannot go back to Rome, having lost one of your elite to a lowly gladiator. / Decius: Antonious, please, let him compete in the upcoming chariot race. The honor of the Valcross legion is at stake. / Antonius: You have been wronged, and you wish to retaliate. Very well.
  31. ^ Capcom (2005). Shadow of Rome. Capcom. Level/area: Chapter III: Wrath of the Gods. Maecenas: I advise you to get out of here immediately. If you do not, I shall call the guards. / Octavianus: Please tell me, why did you hide Cassius's body? Tell me Maecenas, is Marcus his murderer? / Maecenas: Marcus? I'm afraid I do not know what you were talking about. I did not hide Cassius's body. Rome is already in a state of turmoil and having this news spread would not be helpful. It would affect the upcoming gladiatorial games negatively. / Octavianus: But - / Maecenas: That is the end of our conversation. Do not pry, you will regret it.
  32. ^ Capcom (2005). Shadow of Rome. Capcom. Level/area: Chapter III: Wrath of the Gods. Claudia: He is not my real brother. I was very young when I was sold as a slave in Rome. Sextus bought me. I think he sees his younger sister in me. He raised me and took care of me. That is why I respect him. And I will always be grateful for all that he has done.
  33. ^ Capcom (2005). Shadow of Rome. Capcom. Level/area: Chapter III: Wrath of the Gods. Cicero: Young man, are you still searching for answers? Listen to me, Vipsanius did not kill Caesar. It was "them". / Octavianus: It was not Marcus who killed Caesar? / Cicero: He is one of them, the congregation. But still, he is innocent. / Octavianus: How? / Cicero: Another Brutus.
  34. ^ Capcom (2005). Shadow of Rome. Capcom. Level/area: Chapter III: Wrath of the Gods. Marcus: (to himself) This was your plan from the beginning, wasn't it? You created the congregation only to destroy us one by one with no thought or respect. / Octavianus: Marcus. / Marcus: Who are you? / Octavianus: Octavianus. The late Caesar's nephew. / Marcus: What brings the nephew of Caesar here? / Octavianus: Cicero wanted me - / Marcus: Is he safe? / Octavianus: Unfortunately, somebody has killed him. / Marcus: How could this be? He has murdered even my dear mentor. / Octavianus: Vipsanius is not the true murderer of Cesar. Am I correct? The assassination was carried out not by an individual, but by a shadowy group of men. The "other Brutus" is at the centre of this congregation, as well as the key to unlocking this mystery. He is the real killer of Julius Caesar. The murderer is systematically eliminating all who know the truth about the assassination. That includes Cassius as well as Cicero, who cast the blame on Vipsanius in order to protect you. And now, you're next in line. / Marcus: Shut up. / Octavianus: Who is the other Brutus? / Marcus: Silence! If you do not want your life to go to waste, stop meddling in affairs unrelated to you.
  35. ^ Capcom (2005). Shadow of Rome. Capcom. Level/area: Chapter III: Wrath of the Gods. Claudia: My brother, he is not a showman. That is just a front. He is really a pirate who plans to destroy Rome for vengeance. He is the son of Pompeius. / Agrippa: The son of Pompeius? The general Pompeius who was defeated in battle by Caesar's troops? / Claudia: Yes. And he has plans to order your friend Octavianus. / Agrippa: I do not believe that he would do such a thing. / Claudia: He took on the assassination to garner support to overthrow Rome. / Agrippa: But who would do such a thing? Who ordered the assassination? / Claudia: I don't know. Please, Agrippa, you must help me. I cannot stop Sextus on my own. He will not survive trying to destroy Rome.
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