Rome: Total War Barbarian Invasion

 PC
Metascore
82

Generally favorable reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 22
  3. Negative: 1 out of 22
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  1. 1UP
    70
    Adds a bit of new life to an already great game even if there isn't enough new to make the expansion pack truly exceptional.
  2. Computer Gaming World
    70
    Exactly what you expect from a Total War expansion.

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#30 Best PC Game of 2005
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#74 Most Discussed PC Game of 2005

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User Score
8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 127 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 100 out of 127
  2. Mixed: 24 out of 127
  3. Negative: 3 out of 127
  1. kane148
    Aug 1, 2012
    6
    I was rather disappointed with this expansion. Provinces have been redrawn so that they are now much bigger, but still only have one main cityI was rather disappointed with this expansion. Provinces have been redrawn so that they are now much bigger, but still only have one main city each--which means that the action is far more spaced out than before, and hence less exciting. I tried playing through the campaign but after a couple hours found that most of my neighbors were too powerful or far away to fight, and the barbarian hordes which give the game its name were mindlessly wandering far to the north. Given some of the changes (such as national religions), this could have been a good expansion, but its let down by the lousy AI and lack of action.… Full Review »
  2. JonasH.
    Apr 22, 2007
    10
    Great game, loads of fun. It's incredibly amusing playing as your nationality's roots and beat down The Romans. Or pwn them as Great game, loads of fun. It's incredibly amusing playing as your nationality's roots and beat down The Romans. Or pwn them as Carthage with Amoured Elephants. Probably the best strategy game I've ever played.… Full Review »
  3. StuartR.
    Sep 9, 2005
    10
    i have played the original and i have to admit that in rome total war the title speaks for itself just as i am sure the sequel will do i have played the original and i have to admit that in rome total war the title speaks for itself just as i am sure the sequel will do also......Let war commence AGAIN!!!!!!… Full Review »
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