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Ancient Roman: Power of Dark Side

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First release
Apr 23, 1998
Developer
Nihon System
Publisher
Nihon System
Genres
Role-playing (RPG) · Fantasy
Platforms
PlayStation

A PS1 RPG with 3-D models and pre-rendered backdrops, Ancient Roman was released in 1998 by Nihon System, but exploded into internet infamy in the late 2010s as word of the game began to spread through Japanese gaming circles. It is now widely considered to be one of the worst RPGs ever made by Japanese retro gamers.

Also known as Ancient Roman

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Storyline
The game's story, such as it is, follows protagonist Kai, who has grown up under in a village that lives under the subjugation of monsters. After leading a rebellion against these oppressors with the help of fellow slaves Burke and Mishilia, Kai sets off on a journey to discover the mystery behind the rise of the monster menace - a journey that will also bring him into contact with some of the secrets of his own past.Read more

The game's story, such as it is, follows protagonist Kai, who has grown up under in a village that lives under the subjugation of monsters. After leading a rebellion against these oppressors with the help of fellow slaves Burke and Mishilia, Kai sets off on a journey to discover the mystery behind the rise of the monster menace - a journey that will also bring him into contact with some of the secrets of his own past.

Release dates
PlayStation
Apr 23, 1998
Time to beatIGDB · recorded
Main + Extras
18h
Game modes
Single player
Perspective
Third person, Bird view / Isometric
Keywords
fan translation - english

At a Glance

Main + Extras (IGDB)
18h
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How it plays

Languages

  • 日本語interface
IGDB · recorded 6 Nov 2026

Language data: IGDB · recorded 6 Nov 2026