Rome: Total War

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9.0

Universal acclaim- based on 1490 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 110 out of 1490
  3. Negative: 44 out of 1490
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  1. Keron_Heruman
    Aug 25, 2023
    10
    Wow! Very good grand strategy game, one of the best of always... The approach, with three different Rome factions is a brilliant idea
  2. RefinedInsights
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    Quite possibly the greatest strategy game of all time. It revolutionized the RTS genre, painted a picture of Ancient Rome that was unseen in the gaming world, and had an impressive and memorable soundtrack to match.
  3. erfunfazli
    Jul 21, 2023
    9
    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.
  4. KingOrfeo
    May 27, 2023
    10
    Initially played on disc for Gamespy Arcade, then inevitably went and purchased it on Steam around a decade later. I love this game, in fact I'd go to the extent to say that this game, alongside the era of games in the early 2000's, late 90's, is the greatest of all time.
    We have Age of Mythology, Empires, Rome Total War and many others, immensely better than the drivel that exists today,    Initially played on disc for Gamespy Arcade, then inevitably went and purchased it on Steam around a decade later. I love this game, in fact I'd go to the extent to say that this game, alongside the era of games in the early 2000's, late 90's, is the greatest of all time.
    We have Age of Mythology, Empires, Rome Total War and many others, immensely better than the drivel that exists today, ill tell you that much.    … Expand
  5. RadiationGamer
    Feb 26, 2023
    8
    This game was my first Total War. Although it was a game that I was very impressed with at the time, now it is a game that I not impressed as much as before. If we look at the period of its release, it is a revolutionary game for strategy games. Just like other Total War series, it drew me in with its Combat system and music. However, there are some parts that I don't like. For example,This game was my first Total War. Although it was a game that I was very impressed with at the time, now it is a game that I not impressed as much as before. If we look at the period of its release, it is a revolutionary game for strategy games. Just like other Total War series, it drew me in with its Combat system and music. However, there are some parts that I don't like. For example, the camera only moves with your army. Which is way too restrictive for a game like this. It's also a little frustrating that you can't replenish your troops. But if we take all the gameplay, diplomacys and battles as a basis, we can say that it is a good game. Probably one of the most loved games in the Total War series and me too. This is the highest rating I can give this game. 8… Expand
  6. YTpetergamer965
    Feb 11, 2023
    8
    Still fun to play in 2022, but performance is still a big issue as it is poorly optimised.
  7. AryanLongboard
    Jan 14, 2023
    10
    One of the first games I recall playing as a kid. Just like Age Of Mythology I played it on Disc, and on the old Gamespy Arcade system, which I'm unsure is even around anymore. I'm glad I acquired this game on Steam as well, before it was besmirched and impugned by the 'remastered' version.
  8. bar0yka
    Dec 9, 2022
    6
    yeterince açıklayıcı olmadığı için bi türlü zevk alamadım aq sürekli çöküş yaşadım devleti
    mle
  9. Jollyolfun
    Nov 18, 2022
    8
    the game i played as a child before i knew what kind of games that i liked to play
  10. dr-kenobi
    Sep 6, 2022
    9
    One of the best products Creative ever produced. For its time it was literally the greatest strategy on the market for years. Magnificent craft indeed.
  11. VictorHugo1482
    Aug 30, 2022
    10
    The best strategy video game ever; everything is top tier quality (historical battles, **** Julii family, etc).
    Play this incredible masterpiece.
  12. Joaothekid
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    One of the games of my childhood and maybe of my gamers life. Just played it again in 2022 and it still fells great. The graphics, the gameplay, the soundtrack, even the voices are just perfect. It's a far too easy game to beat but I would not change a bit to this pile of nostalgia!
  13. kreml2
    Jul 11, 2022
    10
    Игра моего детства, благодарен разработчикам за такой проект, который получил положительные отзывы и поклонников со всего мира. Игра стала культовой классикой игровой индуcтрии именно благодаря всем механикам, которые есть в игре, а также упорной работе людей отвечающими за музыку и графику.Игра моего детства, благодарен разработчикам за такой проект, который получил положительные отзывы и поклонников со всего мира. Игра стала культовой классикой игровой индуcтрии именно благодаря всем механикам, которые есть в игре, а также упорной работе людей отвечающими за музыку и графику.
  14. complivit27
    Apr 21, 2022
    9
    Моя первая стратегия в данном жанре, в то время это была топовая игра, в которой я провел не одну сотню часов. Снял 1 балл за ИИ, он глуп
  15. Yaav13
    Apr 7, 2022
    8
    My truthful honorable incorruptible conclusive rating of this considered game: 8.
  16. shadeofblack
    Dec 29, 2021
    9
    No matter how old this game is, it will always be one of my favourite games. The graphics, the game mechanisms, and the vast options it gave are more than worth mentioning. It was ahead of its time. I still can't forget the siege of other cities.
  17. johnny__a
    Nov 22, 2021
    9
    This game was way ahead of its time. The mix of turn-based strategy and epic real-time battles is great.
  18. Bushido95
    Sep 27, 2021
    8
    Наверно самая значимая и одна из самых любимых игр серии для каждого. А вы помните этот прекрасный саундтреки из игры? Практически доведенная до совершенства часть и если бы не следующая часть, то первый Рим была бы лучшей частью.Наверно самая значимая и одна из самых любимых игр серии для каждого. А вы помните этот прекрасный саундтреки из игры? Практически доведенная до совершенства часть и если бы не следующая часть, то первый Рим была бы лучшей частью.
  19. Goshan220
    Jul 31, 2021
    9
    Классика детства. Стратегия с отличной проработкой и погружением. Восхищала на момент своего выхода масштабом и разнообразностью
  20. Axilley
    Jul 22, 2021
    9
    very good very good very good very good very good very good very good very good very good very good very good very good very good very good very good
  21. Nightyknight
    May 19, 2021
    10
    By far the best game in the series, arguably the best strategy game of all time. It perfects the feeling of emptiness as you exterminate city after city, and has the true sense of conquest a game since then hasn't perfected. With the hard edges on the map, you know you've reached the limits of Hellenic knowledge. It has an imbalance, sure, but that's what gives it charm. Seeing the BrutiiBy far the best game in the series, arguably the best strategy game of all time. It perfects the feeling of emptiness as you exterminate city after city, and has the true sense of conquest a game since then hasn't perfected. With the hard edges on the map, you know you've reached the limits of Hellenic knowledge. It has an imbalance, sure, but that's what gives it charm. Seeing the Brutii dominate the east, Julii take the northwest… Expand
  22. plusRichman
    May 19, 2021
    10
    This game is a gem. It combines turn based based strategy that let you enjoy macromanagment and conquest without becoming too detailed or tedious and real time battles that represent actual battles without become obsessed about it. I've played others strategy games and even other instalments of the total war series, but Rome: Total war feels the most enjoyable strategy game I've played.
  23. KevLooney
    May 12, 2021
    7
    The game was inaccessible. I did not know up from down. The game is a seven out of ten.
  24. elefsar
    Apr 22, 2021
    9
    Loved and played hours in its time, a new way of strategy games. Still missing it.
  25. Gorbunov2004
    Mar 25, 2021
    9
    Это стратегия моего детства и мне она очень нравится. Раньше в битвах я всегда включал автоматический режим и почти всегда проигрывал и меня это расстраивало. Но однажды я решил сам попробовать сразиться с армией противника и я понял что если сражаешься сам то потери в несколько раз меньше. Как по мне самые сильные фракции это даже не Рим это те фракции у которых есть конные стрелки ониЭто стратегия моего детства и мне она очень нравится. Раньше в битвах я всегда включал автоматический режим и почти всегда проигрывал и меня это расстраивало. Но однажды я решил сам попробовать сразиться с армией противника и я понял что если сражаешься сам то потери в несколько раз меньше. Как по мне самые сильные фракции это даже не Рим это те фракции у которых есть конные стрелки они просто какая-то имба. Этих стрелков просто ничто не берёт если у тебя много стрелков то они они разнесут отряд численность где-то 2000 юнитов. Самый главный их недостаток что у них очень быстро кончаются стрелы.
    Самая главная проблема этой игры то что в ней очень мало дипломатии.    … Expand
  26. Nikitosss95
    Feb 23, 2021
    10
    I could never decide which game I liked more - M2TW or RTW; however I am convinced that Rome total war will forever have a special place in my gaming heart! I love the variety of units and the fact that you can play as Greek, Carthage or Gaul nation and conquer Romans!! Super exciting stuff
  27. Zodiac_A
    Dec 13, 2020
    10
    This game is really enormous for that time, even now still playable & it able to bring a fun. You are able to find huge amount of unofficial DLS with tons of improvement & additional content. Some of them are still updated. To my mind it shows how community enjoys this game.
  28. Bloodnes
    Oct 1, 2020
    10
    Шедевр и одна из лучших частей игры, в те года графика поражала, а возможности игры были просто невероятные, наиграно море часов, и не меньше получено удовольствия от прохождения! 10/10
  29. rapha92santos
    Sep 5, 2020
    10
    i will have to show this to my kids on day, a masterpiece and personal favorite by far
  30. Bruhitsme
    Jul 21, 2020
    9
    There's something stranegly satisfying about watching dumbass enemies rushing into a phalanx and instantly dying.
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#5 Best PC Game of 2004
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#7 Most Discussed PC Game of 2004
5
#5 Most Shared PC Game of 2004

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Metascore
92

Universal acclaim - based on 58 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 58 out of 58
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 58
  3. Negative: 0 out of 58
  1. Total Video Games
    90
    An epic game in terms of both visual execution and longevity...Campaigns can last for several hundred turns, so prepare for the long haul.
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  2. Gaming Age
    91
    Many games are excellent world-builders, and many are deep real time strategy war games. Rome: Total War sets out to be both and pulls it off wonderfully.
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  3. games(TM)
    90
    The tactical battles are better than ever thanks to an improved engine and significantly smarter enemy AI. You can now take up to 400 units into battle, leading to some impressive large-scale scraps.
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