SPQR: The Empire's Darkest Hour (PC, CD-ROM) GT Interactive Software - 1997 USA, Canada Release
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SPQR: The Empire's Darkest Hour
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Product ID | 42725-11568 |
Product UPC | 742725115682 |
Platform(s) | PC |
Media | CD-ROM |
Copyright date | 1997 |
Publisher(s) | GT Interactive Software |
Category(s) | Entertainment, Adventure |
Country of Origin | United States of America |
Description from the packaging.
The Empire's darkest hour.
A monumental adventure in Ancient Rome.
It's up to you. Succeed, and the Empire is saved. Fail, and Rome is history.
- Explore the streets, temples and secret labyrinths of the Roman Forum in your quest to save the Empire.
- Challenging graphic adventure: Original mind-bending puzzles utilize authentic historical artifacts and data.
- The most accurate 3D reconstruction of Ancient Rome ever: 1,600 Captivating computer-generated images, animations and movies let you see Rome as it looked in 205 A.D.
- The storyline: Complete with drama, twists, cliffhangers and multiple endings, is a Roman "soap opera" crafted by professional television writers and historians.
Building upon the phenomenally successful game played by thousands on the World Wide Web, SPQR: The Empire's Darkest Hour delivers a visual and intellectual gaming experience unlike anything seen before. A fascinating 3-D adventure, SPQR challenges you to learn how the Roman Empire works- structurally, mechanically, economically, culturally and politically. Given one year to investigate five equally suspicious suspects, you must solve the ultimate mystery: Who is plotting to destroy Rome and how will they do it?
A unique interface lets you master space and time in Ancient Rome.
- Nameplates: A wealth of information- diagrams, hints and historical data at your fingertips.
- Acta Diurna: The imperial gazette (all the news the Emperor sees fit to print).
- Architectural Plans: Detailed cross-sections of key temples and monuments to study.
- Calendar Scroll: Learn the Roman Calendar to move through time in search for clues.
- Time Lever: Speed time up... or slow it down.
- Map: Tracks your quest, provides instant access to places you've been and hints where to go next.
- Secret Compartments: Store artifacts, clues and evidence.
- Scroll Shelf: Secret journals of the 5 suspects reveal motives and supply clues.
- Compass: Essential when your investigation is heading "south".
System Requirements
PC Windows 3.1
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Required CPU | 486-66 |
Required RAM | 8MB |
Req. Hard Drive | 6MB Free |
Required CD Speed | 2X |
Recommend RAM | 16MB |
Recommend CD Speed | 4X |
Required Audio | Yes |
Supported Video | SVGA 256 Color Vesa SVGA Hi-Color |
PC Windows 95
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Required CPU | 486-66 |
Required RAM | 8MB |
Req. Hard Drive | 6MB Free |
Required CD Speed | 2X |
Recommend RAM | 16MB |
Recommend CD Speed | 4X |
Required Audio | Yes |
Supported Video | SVGA 256 Color Vesa SVGA Hi-Color |
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