The gladiator known by the mononym Ubisoft stands in the center of the arena, feet dusty with earth and skin flecked with blood. It has poured its heart and soul into creating another strategic historical sim, and only now will it know if the critics appreciate its efforts. The crowd in the Colosseum goes quiet as the Emperor of Critics stands. He produces his thumb. It points up. Or is down the good one? Forgive the slightly-tortured and probably-ahistorical metaphor, but I come bearing great news: Anno 117 Pax Romana is the highest-rated game in the series' history. In fact, it could be the best strategy game to release this year.Read the full story on PCGamesN: Anno 117 Pax Romana beats out its beloved predecessor as the series' best-rated game on Metacritic