
We're whisked away back to ancient Rome and introduced to the game's two main characters. The result is a game that oozes potential but ultimately fails to deliver greatness. Shadow of Rome attempts to capture the sinister assassination of the legendary Julius Caesar and wrap up it up in a Gladiator-style gore-fest which is regrettably hindered by below-average stealth elements. It turns out that a team of Capcom developers not unfamiliar with the highly popular Onimusha series were all set to craft a game steeped in Roman history - something that the Euro-audience could readily identify with.

When Capcom announced it was going to produce a brand-new action game for the PlayStation 2 with the European gaming market firmly in mind, no one really knew what to expect.
