The Eternal City is a game I've been playing off and on since 1998, and one that anyone who enjoys Roman Themed games and role-playing games in general should try. The strongpoint lies within its unique combat system. Instead of automated attacks where you input skills, you choose how, when and where you want to attack. All skills use a skill-based system, controlling the difficulty of the skills making way for strategic approaches to fights.

But the detailed combat system isn't all that the game has to offer skill-wise... The game also has detailed non-combat playability. Aside from role-played non-combat abilities, which the game provides for with its plethora of essential items and free emote commands, the game has skills for hunting, outdoor survival, pickpocketing, sneaking around the streets, tailoring, and healing. All of these skillsets are just as, if not more, detailed than the combat structure of the game.

The gameworld is very expansive, and includes many different environments and cultures within in. It is loosely-based on Roman times, which is shown through the equipment in the game, as well as the technology available. The main location, Iridine, is even based off of Rome itself.

The game itself is free to play and you get a free month to try the paid service. Come on by and give us a look, you might be surprised with what you find!