
This game is rated ESRB: Teen for Blood and Violence.
Developed by Slitherine Software UK Ltd. and released in 2007 for PC and PlayStation 2, Great Battles of Rome is a real-time strategy game produced in association with The History Channel. The game centers on historical military engagements from ancient Rome, placing players in command of Roman forces across a series of battles drawn from the empire's history. As a strategy title, it emphasizes tactical battlefield management, with players directing troops and managing unit formations in real time. The History Channel branding suggests an educational dimension, grounding the gameplay scenarios in documented historical events and conflicts rather than fictional settings. Available on both PC and PlayStation 2, the game bridges the gap between the strategy genre's traditional home on desktop platforms and console audiences seeking historically themed tactical experiences.