Grand, Mediterranean-tinged orchestral score with military percussion rattling underneath. Imperator: Rome is a Paradox grand strategy game on PC, and Jonatan Jarpehag delivers the kind of soundtrack that makes you feel like you're conquering the ancient world from a map screen.
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