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Centurion: Defender of Rome
百夫长：罗马守护者
Centurion: Defender of Rome is a turn-based strategy game developed by Bits of Magic and released in 1990 for the Sega Genesis. Players assume command of Roman legions, tasked with defending and expanding the Roman Empire across various territories. The game features a map-based campaign system where you move units across different regions, manage resources, and engage enemy forces. Combat is resolved through tactical battles where troop positioning and unit types determine outcomes. The game progresses through multiple campaign scenarios, each with specific objectives such as territory conquest or defense against barbarian invasions. Controls use the Genesis pad for unit selection and movement, with menu navigation for tactical decisions. The strategic depth comes from managing limited troops, choosing battle formations, and planning territorial expansion to achieve victory conditions in each scenario.
- Developer
- Bits of Magic
- Released
- 1990
- Platform
- Mega Drive
- Genre
- Strategy
- Players
- 1P
- Rating
- 4.3 / 5 (3.3K)
- Last updated
Centurion: Defender of Rome Controls — Mega Drive Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Centurion: Defender of Rome on our in-browser Mega Drive emulator. Plug in a USB or Bluetooth gamepad to auto-detect mappings, or rebind any key from the emulator settings menu.
| Keyboard | Console button | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| ↑ | D-Pad Up | Move up |
| ↓ | D-Pad Down | Move down |
| ← | D-Pad Left | Move left |
| → | D-Pad Right | Move right |
| X | A | Primary action (jump / confirm) |
| Z | B | Secondary action (attack / cancel) |
| S | C | Tertiary action |
| A | X | Quaternary action |
| Q | Y | Fifth button |
| W | Z | Sixth button |
| Enter | Start | Start / Pause |
These bindings cover the 6-button Mega Drive controller. Most older titles only use buttons A/B/C; the extra X/Y/Z buttons matter for Street Fighter II and other 6-button fighters.
Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.
Centurion: Defender of Rome Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Centurion: Defender of Rome on Mega Drive before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
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"Centurion: Defender of Rome" Mega Drive longplay 1990
Centurion: Defender of Rome Cheat Codes
19 community-curated cheats for Centurion: Defender of Rome. Tick any to activate them automatically when you click "Play with cheats" — or copy a code into your own emulator.
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Tribute Modifier
FF3C85:XXFF3C84:0000 -
Infinite Manpower
FF3C7E:FFFF3C7E:00FF -
MASTER CODE--MUST BE ENTERED
R19T-R60T -
Initial Talents money (500 cash)
8XTA-RCAE -
Initial Talents money (1,000 cash)
7DTA-RGAE -
Initial Talents money (5,000 cash)
VDTA-SGAE -
Initial Rank is Centurion
K53A-RCDE -
Initial Rank is Tribune
K53A-REDE -
Initial Rank is Legatus
K53A-RGDE -
Initial Rank is General
K53A-RJDE -
Initial Rank is Praetor
K53A-RLDE -
Initial Rank is Consul
K53A-RNDE
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Initial Rank is Proconsul
K53A-RRDE -
Almost always prevent the populace under the Roman heel from going into revolt
ACEA-AA4T -
Increase the courage of your legions
HTST-BAG4+NAST-AAG6 -
Enable your chariot to take corners at any speed
AXHT-AA6C -
Fire ship catapult faster
DM1T-CA46 -
Start with maximum honor
HXTA-RJ2J -
Speed up battles slightly
APOT-AAF4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Centurion: Defender of Rome released?
Centurion: Defender of Rome was released in 1990 for the Mega Drive.
Who developed Centurion: Defender of Rome?
Centurion: Defender of Rome was developed by Bits of Magic, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Centurion: Defender of Rome support?
Centurion: Defender of Rome is a single-player Strategy game for the Mega Drive.
What type of game is Centurion: Defender of Rome?
Centurion: Defender of Rome is a Strategy game for the Mega Drive, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Centurion: Defender of Rome for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Centurion: Defender of Rome runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Centurion: Defender of Rome in the browser?
No. Centurion: Defender of Rome streams from a public archive into a browser-side Mega Drive emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Centurion: Defender of Rome?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original Mega Drive cartridge supported.
Does Centurion: Defender of Rome work on mobile devices?
Yes — the Mega Drive emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play Centurion: Defender of Rome this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Centurion: Defender of Rome. Game files are fetched on demand from publicly-accessible archives. You are responsible for compliance with your local laws and the bring-your-own-ROM principle.
