This is the last album released during long time drummer Eric Choi’s tenure with the band before his departure in early October 2016.

According to Kill Your Stereo, the band continues to "grow out of their heavier metalcore roots and move towards a more alternative metal, melodic direction" with their self-titled album featuring a "more mature" sound.

[2] Singer Dave Stephens has said that the songwriting was very intense with new producer David Bendeth.

[6][7] We Came as Romans received mixed reviews from critics and fans, mostly because of their departure from the metalcore sound from their previous albums.

Awarding the album four stars from Alternative Press, Mischa Pearlman states, "The 10 songs are full of catchy hooks that aren't full-on pop, but aren't too far off, either ... We Came As Romans lends weight to the glossy sheen of songs that might otherwise be dismissed as too slick and too superficial.