Caesar no Yabou II is one of those deep, old-school strategy games where you take control of ancient Rome—either as a republic or an empire—and try not to completely bungle your way into collapse. The Sega Genesis version is surprisingly solid, even if the menus feel a little clunky by today’s standards.

You start by picking a faction (I went with Rome first, obviously) and then it’s all about managing armies, keeping your people happy, and trying not to get stabbed in the back by your own senators. The battles are simple but satisfying—just enough tactics to keep you thinking without bogging you down in endless micromanagement.

It’s definitely a product of its time—no hand-holding, no tutorials—but if you like historical strategy games with some bite, this one’s a hidden gem. Just don’t expect it to hold your hand while you figure out why your grain reserves keep disappearing.