Imperial Glory

 PC
Metascore
69

Mixed or average reviews - based on 28 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 28
  3. Negative: 2 out of 28
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  1. Total Video Games
    90
    The implementation of controllable sea battles and the interactive environments certainly develops the gameplay of the combat RTS sub-genre and it’s sure to be a feature that a certain developer called Creative Assembly will be looking out for.
  2. PC Gamer
    90
    Truly epic historical strategy. It's a good pick for RTS fans. [Aug 2005, p.60]
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  3. PC Gameworld
    89
    The next best thing to attending a real world military college.
  5. IGN
    85
    The campaign's tedious start is a significant obstacle to gamers who want to "get to the good stuff" without going through the motions of developing a massive resource base and drafting an army from scratch.
  6. AltGaming
    80
    Don’t expect to complete Imperial Glory anytime soon; like a good book, you’ll have to invest your time, but you’re repaid with a great reward.
  7. GameZone
    80
    The graphics, gameplay, and concept are all well done. There is a bit of a learning curve, but players ease into the complex areas of the game.
  8. G4 TV
    80
    The empire-building gameplay is surprisingly compelling and fast-paced, while the battles themselves give you a taste of, well, glory. Hugo be damned; this empire building is fun stuff.
  9. Worth Playing
    80
    If anything, Imperial Glory does look exciting and does permit a good degree of strategizing.
  10. PC Format
    79
    It puts up a brave fight, but can't quite defeat the champion of war games ("Rome: Total War"). After all, Rome wasn't beat in a day. [July 2005, p.96]
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  11. Pelit (Finland)
    78
    A great concept, but the game suffers from its poor AI. Also, the balance between diplomacy and war should have been improved. [Aug. 05]
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  12. VGPub
    75
    This one is not for the impatient. The campaign mode does drag out for a long time and loading times are on the lengthy side, but should you be patient enough to overlook these details, you’ll definitely have a good time.

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#38 Most Discussed PC Game of 2005
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#94 Most Shared PC Game of 2005

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User Score
8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 105 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 78 out of 105
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 105
  3. Negative: 11 out of 105
  1. Vladimir
    May 31, 2005
    10
    I love it. The graphics are great. You've got 3 games in one (management, RTS and naval battles) and it makes me feel like a real I love it. The graphics are great. You've got 3 games in one (management, RTS and naval battles) and it makes me feel like a real general of that age. Great work.… Full Review »
  2. JamieS.
    May 29, 2005
    9
    A very pretty game. Both better AND worse than Rome total war. The province overview is not quite as good; there's less you can do and A very pretty game. Both better AND worse than Rome total war. The province overview is not quite as good; there's less you can do and it's too abstracted; it jars with the realism of the battle view. However, the battles are BETTER than total war. Whereas total wars' terrain is flat and uninteresting, glory's is just plain beautiful - in fact the best I've seen, it's fun just to look at the trees and windmills etc. Overall, I rate it slightly higher than Total war. Don't miss it. Ignore the naysayers - a lot of them seem to already be total war converts; but I don't see any reason why there should just be ONE good RTS (One to rule them all???) This one's a peach !… Full Review »
  3. FRIST_008
    Jun 14, 2021
    8
    Хорошая стратегия своего времени, которая решила выйти против большой Total War
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