Total War: Rome II - Empire Divided

 PC
  • Publisher: Sega
  • Release Date: Nov 30, 2017
Metascore
62

Mixed or average reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. Gameblog.fr
    Nov 24, 2017
    70
    Total War Rome II Empire Divided Empire is a good DLC who brings some fresh elements to an old-looking game. It's focusing on one of the most interesting periods of the Roman Empire (the reign of Aurelian). We can regret the lack of new content in politics after the free update. Total War fans are still unlikely to be disappointed. But to many other players, this DLC will feel dispensable.
  2. Hardcore Gamer
    Nov 20, 2017
    70
    Empire Divided is a fun change of pace from the standard Rome II fare. It has decent replay value and a ton of flavor for history buffs or just people interested in history that encourages the player to do some research to understand this interesting historical period.
  3. The Games Machine
    Nov 29, 2017
    67
    Total War: ROME II – Empire Divided is a mixed bag. There are some new, intriguing mechanics, some ideas borrowed from previous installments, but at the same time the gameplay still suffers from the same problems of the original ROME II, and there are some notable absences such as the Hordes. At the end of the day, it's a missed opportunity.
  5. The Overpowered Noobs
    Dec 9, 2017
    60
    The Rome II: Empire Divided DLC is the standard Total War that we all know and love. There are no huge surprises and for the most part, mechanics added do a good job at immersing you into the Third Century and a Roman Empire fallen into chaos. Banditry isn’t all that noteworthy but Cults are fun and thematic. In sum: if you can’t get enough of Total War, give this one a try.
  6. Hooked Gamers
    Dec 6, 2017
    60
    If you’re really desperate for historical Total War content, then Empire Divided is fairly typical, but it’s certainly nothing new. And if you want a Total War game that better reflects crisis in terms of game design and narrative, then I’d say, just buy Total War: Attila.
  7. PC Invasion
    Nov 30, 2017
    60
    This expansion is an opportunity to delve into a somewhat refreshed Total War: Rome 2 that I’m sure some will relish. But no matter how many overhauls take place, it’s a game that can’t entirely rid itself of that 2013 launch baggage.
  8. Everyeye.it
    Nov 20, 2017
    60
    There are noteworthy notes and a historical refinement which are very detailed and pleasing, but beyond that there is nothing that prompts us to advise without reservation the content in question.
  9. Riot Pixels
    Jan 28, 2018
    59
    Rome 2: Empire Divided is a weird beast. I have no idea why Creative Assembly went back and made this expansion. Maybe this is a part of some corporate plan to mimic Paradox’s approach to their strategy games or just a sincere, but uninspired attempt to breathe new life into an aged game. But in any case, it is too little, too late.
  10. Gamer.no
    Dec 11, 2017
    50
    The Empire Divided campaign partially succeeds in being a fun new addition to the Total War universe, but it quickly becomes clear that the old shortcomings of the Rome 2 engine and a lack of great new mechanics, music and voice-overs make for an experience that feels older than it should.

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User Score
5.7

Mixed or average reviews- based on 32 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 32
  3. Negative: 11 out of 32
  1. Roxten1010
    Nov 30, 2017
    9
    An awesome refreshment to an already great game, although the price is not cheap In my opinion, fairly, it is totally worth it and providesAn awesome refreshment to an already great game, although the price is not cheap In my opinion, fairly, it is totally worth it and provides quite a bang for the buck.
    There is no need to hate Rome 2 Total War just because of its rough release, appreciate the state which the game is in now and enjoy every damn minute of it!    … Full Review »
  2. LuckyMia
    Dec 5, 2017
    0
    Fails to deliver on many of the promises. The research tree is very basic and has no real branches just Admin or martial. The new buildingsFails to deliver on many of the promises. The research tree is very basic and has no real branches just Admin or martial. The new buildings and mechanics are from Attila Total war.

    Then there are the chariots, oh the chariots. With 10 Chariots (9 units + general) and 10 cheap anything you can absolutely crush any army. Even elephants are no match for chariots, CHARIOTS. Not only is it super easy to crush the AI with chariots, chariots were useless battlefield relics before the birth of Christ. this games at least 200 years after that. It is equal game breaking and immersion breaking. Like if the best gun in Call of duty ww2 was a flint lock dueling pistol.    … Full Review »
  3. jamiemgr
    Nov 30, 2017
    8
    Great DLC! Really enjoying it. One of the more challenging campaigns I have played. Happy they were able to add some new content to myGreat DLC! Really enjoying it. One of the more challenging campaigns I have played. Happy they were able to add some new content to my favorite total war.… Full Review »
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