Denarius Avaricius Sextus

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Denarius Avaricius Sextus is a relatively unknown graphic adventure game along the lines of Kings Quest or Secret of Monkey Island. Perhaps its unknown due to its complicated name? Anyways, this adventure takes place in ancient Rome, in fact the documentation states that its "the shareware worlds first (as far as we know) graphical interactive adventure game about a Roman citizen with red hair".Denarius Avaricius Sextus is a DOS-based strategy game released in 1991. It is a turn-based game that is set in ancient Rome, where players take on the role of a character named Sextus, seeking to amass wealth and power through trade, economy, and political maneuvering in the Roman Empire. Economic Management: A central focus of the game is managing the economy of Sextus family. Players need to control finances, purchase goods, trade them, and make investments in order to build a strong fortune. Trade routes, marketplaces, and taxation play key roles in increasing your wealth. Social and Political Strategy: The game emphasizes the importance of social status and political influence. Sextus must make decisions regarding alliances, political favors, and maintaining a strong reputation in Roman society. Players must balance gaining wealth and power while avoiding political enemies and threats from rivals. Turn-Based Gameplay: The game is played over multiple turns, with each turn requiring the player to make a series of decisions about their strategy for the day. As the game progresses, players can expand their wealth and influence, engage in public affairs, or sabotage their rivals. Roman Economy and Trade: Players must manage a network of goods, including agricultural products, luxury items, and military supplies. The goal is to use these resources to gain both wealth and power, managing their markets and trade routes effectively. The economy is volatile, meaning that market shifts and political instability can impact a players assets. Character Development: The protagonist, Sextus, can develop skills in areas like politics, trade, and leadership, which affect the player’s ability to manage situations and make effective decisions in the game. Roman Culture and Events: The game also incorporates various elements of Roman culture, such as festivals, public games, and religious ceremonies, all of which can influence the economy and society. Events like the Senate elections, military conflicts, and other political decisions shape the environment and create challenges for the player.

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