Rome: Total War Barbarian Invasion

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  • Summary: Rome: Total War - Barbarian Invasion commences just after the last Emperor of a unified Rome has died. His successors in Rome and Constantinople are now uneasy allies and rivals for power. The ‘barbarians' are massing along the borders, and in some cases are living inside what used to beRome: Total War - Barbarian Invasion commences just after the last Emperor of a unified Rome has died. His successors in Rome and Constantinople are now uneasy allies and rivals for power. The ‘barbarians' are massing along the borders, and in some cases are living inside what used to be Roman territory. Two hundred years have now passed since the main campaign in Rome: Total War. Players can now control vast armies and over 100 new units as they battle across an updated European map that now reflects the historical changes since Rome: Total War. Tear Rome apart by leading hordes of barbarians or stand and defend the Empire as a leader of one of the two former Romes, the Western and Eastern Empires. [Sega]… Expand
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 22
  3. Negative: 1 out of 22
  1. Pelit (Finland)
    93
    Despite the short list of new features, Barbarian Invasion complements Rome: Total War perfectly. [Nov 2005]
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  2. Cheat Code Central
    90
    If you loved Total War get ready for another rendezvous.
  3. GameZone
    89
    I am really looking forward to seeing what the developers of this game have to offer in their next game.
  4. Game Chronicles
    83
    For those of us who crave battles with thousands of bloodthirsty warriors on each side, the Total War series is still your best bet for total carnage.
  5. Eurogamer
    80
    As magnificent an example of the add-on pack as Rome is, it doesn't redefine the game completely in order to make it an absolute essential buy for anyone who was interested in the mother-game. It's an imaginative more-of-the-same, but still – at its core – a more of the same.
  6. GamerFeed
    80
    The single player campaign is so challenging and engrossing that it's easy to forget about the game's shortcomings.
  7. AceGamez
    40
    A poor expansion, with not much in the way of expanding on the previous. In fact it's possibly made the game a damn sight less playable, although hopefully my love for Total War will return with time.
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. 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.… Expand
  2. erfunfazli
    Jul 21, 2023
    10
    One of the best strategic games of all time.
    awesome soundtrack, gameplay and lots of great details in the game make it a masterpiece.
    It's    One of the best strategic games of all time.
    awesome soundtrack, gameplay and lots of great details in the game make it a masterpiece.
    It's best Total War game according to its release time.
    I think because of its Faction variety Barbarian invasion is even better than Rome total war.
    If you like Grand Strategy games, you must experience this even in 2023.    … Expand
  4. 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!!!!!!… Expand
  5. Cormac
    Oct 7, 2005
    9
    Although not a huge change it is challenging and different enough to whet the appetite.
  6. Zodiac_A
    Dec 13, 2020
    9
    This add-on brings some game-engine improvements, new tactic against hordes of barbarians, religion level of each territory, you may conquerThis add-on brings some game-engine improvements, new tactic against hordes of barbarians, religion level of each territory, you may conquer the banner of some legion & you will be the target of the other roman legions for some turns. Some of unofficial DLS are still updated. Try it, enjoy it, have fun.… Expand
  7. erdogfu96
    Feb 9, 2020
    8
    Nor more fun than main edition but still well game. But after atilla total war its not important to play.
    Graphics:9/10
    Sounds: 10/10    Nor more fun than main edition but still well game. But after atilla total war its not important to play.
    Graphics:9/10
    Sounds: 10/10
    Gameplay: 7/10
    Fun: 7/10    … Expand
  8. BenHazelden
    Oct 13, 2014
    6
    As much as I enjoyed Rome Total War, i cannot say I found Barbarian Invasion enjoyable. Exactly the same but with fewer likable factions.As much as I enjoyed Rome Total War, i cannot say I found Barbarian Invasion enjoyable. Exactly the same but with fewer likable factions.
    6/10 - Ben Hazelden    … Expand

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