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Against Rome

Windows - 2003

How to Play

Notes:

  • The game has been tested on Windows 7 64-bit and Windows 10, it works fine. If the game doesn't work - run it in Compatibility mode with old version of Windows (98, 2000 or XP) and as Administrator
  • If the game launches only in half-screen and you cannot see the settings panel to change graphics settings - change the parameters of DPI scaling: right click on exe-file or desktop shorcut -> Properties -> Compatibility -> click on "Change high DPI settings", a new window will open, click on "Override high DPI scaling behavior" and select "Application". Now all menu elements should be visible
  • Different releases of the game use different protection systems - some use SecuROM DRM, some are DRM-Free or has only the simple disc check. Both NoCDs should be compatible with all languages, so if one of NoCDs doesn't work - try to use the other one. It looks like the NoCD for French version works the best
  • If you get the error about wrong 0x0000000002E704E7 address - use NoCD for French version, it should help. That NoCD is compatible with all languages, tested with English, French & German language versions
  • The game can be played in Windowed mode, you can toggle between Fullscreen and Windowed modes by pressing Alt+Enter combination
  • Don't minimize the game's window, otherwise the colors will become distorted!
  • If you have any graphical glitches or other issues - run the game through dgVoodoo 2, it should help
  • For Windows 98 users: if the game doesn't work - rename ws2help.dll to ws2_32.dll. Also, you can try that method on other Windows OS if the game doesn't start

Comments and reviews

dm 12 Jun. 2026

Does anyone have access to working Roman Pack mod?

0
Ellimist 09 Jun. 2026

I have launched a fan-site for this game at https://againstrome.com for anyone who fondly remembers the game and might want to join a discord for the game.

1
admin 30 Nov. 2025
Admin

Small update - we've found DRM-Free variant for German version

0
GermanHerman 21 Nov. 2025

How do I have to use the French NoCD to install the Game? I mounted the Iso and burned a CD out of the Iso and in both cases it says "no original CD detected"

0
NickLegend 28 Sep. 2025

Sgt.McHale is right, you need to download the NoCD French file to play with English version

0
Sgt.McHale 17 Sep. 2025

It seems the NoCD crack for the French version also works for the English version, and I guess it'll work for other versions as well.

None of the other NoCD cracks I downloaded from other sites work for the game. They all contain no instructions and just one file named ws2help.dll and no such file is even in the game.

0
Sgt.McHale 14 Sep. 2025

Keeps asking for the CD rom. Even when I have it mounted, there's a crack folder with one file inside but I have no idea where I'm supposed to put it.

2

No comment nor review for this game at the moment.

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Downloads

Windows version
English version

Disc 1

United Kingdom English
679 MB
English version

Disc 2

United Kingdom English
625 MB
German version

DRM-Free installer from GameStar #7/2008 magazine

Germany German
1.2 GB
German version

Disc 1

Germany German
678 MB
German version

Disc 2

Germany German
641 MB
French version

Disc 1

France French
678 MB
French version

Disc 2

France French
611 MB
Polish version

Disc 1

Poland Polish
686 MB
Polish version

Disc 2

Poland Polish
519 MB
Russian version

Disc 1

Russia Russian
668 MB
Russian version

Disc 2

Russia Russian
646 MB

Extras

Manual Manual 4
Extra file
Windows 1 MB English English
Extra file
Windows 1 MB German German
Extra file
Windows 38 MB French French
Extra file
Windows 2 MB Russian Russian
RefCard RefCard 1
Extra file
Windows 211 KB Russian Russian
Misc Misc 1
Wallpapers
Windows 2 MB English English
Demo Demo 1
Extra file
Windows 223 MB English English
NoCD NoCD 2
NoCD for English version - Should work with other languages too
Windows 6 KB English English
NoCD for French version - Compatible with all languages
Windows 1 MB French French

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