Shadow Of Rome

Shadow of Rome is an action-adventure hack-and-slash game developed and published by Capcom for the PlayStation 2 in 2005. Set in ancient Rome, the game follows two protagonists: Agrippa, a gladiator seeking vengeance after his father is falsely accused of assassinating Julius Caesar, and Octavianus, a stealth-focused character who uncovers political conspiracies within the Roman Senate. The gameplay blends brutal, cinematic gladiatorial combat with strategic stealth sections, offering a mix of intense action and intrigue. Despite its unique setting and engaging mechanics, Shadow of Rome received mixed-to-positive reviews and did not achieve commercial success, leading Capcom to abandon plans for a sequel. However, it remains a cult classic among fans of historical action games.