Total War: Rome II

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  • Publisher: Sega
  • Release Date: Sep 2, 2013
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4.4

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 3974 Ratings

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  1. Cefsky
    Sep 7, 2013
    10
    Despite having a few bugs on release, the core of the game is magnificent. So many changes with almost all of them being large improvements on past TW games. With weekly patches coming out and mods already being developed, this will definitely become the best TW game yet.
  2. rcmunro22
    Sep 6, 2013
    10
    I am 25 years old now, I grew up on Total War. Straight from Shogun 2 (and those 2d Samurai) straight to Rome 2.

    I have 100's of Hours invested into each and every Title. This is by far the best Vanilla release of any Total War to date. The game is brilliant and quite honestly I can't comprehend why people are giving negative feedback. I have 40 Hours in so far and honest I    I am 25 years old now, I grew up on Total War. Straight from Shogun 2 (and those 2d Samurai) straight to Rome 2.

    I have 100's of Hours invested into each and every Title.

    This is by far the best Vanilla release of any Total War to date.

    The game is brilliant and quite honestly I can't comprehend why people are giving negative feedback.

    I have 40 Hours in so far and honest I would write more on this but I want to get back to playing. So I am going to!    … Expand
  3. Uknowwho
    Sep 4, 2013
    10
    Overall a great game. However flawed by AI issues, long turn cycles during end game (with you only doing 1 2 things) and lack of investment in generals. Guard mode needs to make a return and legionaries should be able to be made to throw javelins at will similar to original RTWI. A couple of strong patches should be able to fix the majority of the issues.
  4. elietu
    Sep 6, 2013
    10
    Creative Assembly sets a new standard for RTS games.
    I'm not the one to usually buy into what is called "hype" but Total War: Rome II has not only met my expectations, they exceeded them. The real time battles in this game is so intense that I actually feel like Julius Caesar himself commanding an army to expand my Roman Empire. The battles are so real, that I get so immersed and find    Creative Assembly sets a new standard for RTS games.
    I'm not the one to usually buy into what is called "hype" but Total War: Rome II has not only met my expectations, they exceeded them. The real time battles in this game is so intense that I actually feel like Julius Caesar himself commanding an army to expand my Roman Empire. The battles are so real, that I get so immersed and find that hours just seem to go away as I play this masterpiece that CA has created. I could go on and on about how great the campaign is. The multiplayer CoOp is truly amazing. CA has truly outdone themselves. Fans of Total War will be playing this game for the next decade I suspect, just like its Rome I predecessor. Enough typing for now, I'm going to go play some more Rome II total war, and so should you.    … Expand
  5. Anastasi
    Sep 6, 2013
    10
    This is the best total war game i have ever played. Fantastic cities. Hard battles.Really hard challenge...sure you will need good pc. But this game deserves the best pc you can buy. Awesome graphics and gameplay. Good diplomacy and rpg elements. Rome i love you.And btw nice in game events.yes ai could be better but mods will help us with it.
  6. Nachoredskin
    Sep 7, 2013
    10
    I understand how people are having issues. With bugs and graphics and what not. This has some of the best AI in Total War history. They gave PC specs that they recommend, WAAAAYYY before the game even launched. For people who say this game looks like complete and utter crap graphically. You need to learn that there is something called Graphics Setting which you can change. Also CreativeI understand how people are having issues. With bugs and graphics and what not. This has some of the best AI in Total War history. They gave PC specs that they recommend, WAAAAYYY before the game even launched. For people who say this game looks like complete and utter crap graphically. You need to learn that there is something called Graphics Setting which you can change. Also Creative Assembly has posted plenty of videos on Youtube about the game so you can see it and judge it way before you buy it, and also there will be patches every week or so for a while, including this Friday for bugs. This game is amazing! No complaints here. Cheers CA!… Expand
  7. vansoldier5000
    Nov 12, 2013
    9
    Ok, things got a bit better now by the patches, a lot more playable. Before playing a battle was impossible all lagged co-op as well, now u can play.
  8. Rohiron
    Nov 7, 2013
    9
    I have over 120 hours on the game, the campaign is quite an improvement compared to te previus tittle' s, CA is also working hard on the bugs and stuff, the only problem i have with te game is the multiplayer mode, WTF happend to avatar conquest? Now they just gave us the same there was in any previus TW exept for shogun 2 ofcourse. i also hate how i paid 54 euros for it and now 2 monthsI have over 120 hours on the game, the campaign is quite an improvement compared to te previus tittle' s, CA is also working hard on the bugs and stuff, the only problem i have with te game is the multiplayer mode, WTF happend to avatar conquest? Now they just gave us the same there was in any previus TW exept for shogun 2 ofcourse. i also hate how i paid 54 euros for it and now 2 months later its the weekend deal on steam for 41 euro' s thats just bull****.… Expand
  9. Captainrave2
    Sep 8, 2013
    10
    The more I play this game the more brilliant I think it is. Sure, it is not without its flaws, but once patched out this will be an excellent addition to the series. If you are a Total War fan, this is an absolute must buy. It looks fantastic, the UI is much improved, the load times much reduced since Shogun. The only problem is that I can't put the game down!
  10. Runeweld
    Sep 5, 2013
    8
    This game was exactly what I was expecting, sure it's no Game of the Year, but it hit all the right spots. For the people who complain about the AI, try turning up the difficulty until it suits your experience. I have played many Total War games and this one has by far the best AI. The UI is fine, there is absolutely nothing to complain about, and it is not a "strong" argument to why thisThis game was exactly what I was expecting, sure it's no Game of the Year, but it hit all the right spots. For the people who complain about the AI, try turning up the difficulty until it suits your experience. I have played many Total War games and this one has by far the best AI. The UI is fine, there is absolutely nothing to complain about, and it is not a "strong" argument to why this game has a low score. Cinematics are crap, but I do not think that the Total War team had a cinematic crew so I give slack on that. Obviously a brand new game is going to have some bugs! So stop complaining and let them patch the big problems before you give it a low score! Also this game, WITH all the normal release bugs that many games have, does not deserve a 0 out of 10. I dont think many people realize it, but a 0 out of 10 would imply it is one of the worst games of all time, which is far from correct. If people with nice computers are trying to run this game at Ultra then DONT, the technology is ahead of its time and unlike some games where nice computers can go to the MAX setting, this game has ALOT to load. This game is much different from Shogun 2, in both good and bad ways. Personally i see them as two different styles of Total War. The multiplayer is obviously going to have some problems, multiplayer is NOT something easily tested in Beta and they need their 1.0 be a dry run WITH actual players. So don't jump the gun on this game yet, because giving it a low score for the ENTIRE game just because it needs a few patches is just sad. All in all, yeah it NEEDS a few patches, but besides that its a damn good Total War game. Everyone is jumping the gun here, so instead of raging at the internet try to write some REAL reviews for this game.… Expand
  11. Varataig6-1
    Sep 4, 2013
    8
    I felt I should chime in. As per usual, the disappointment of a huge, beloved sequel not living up to the gargantuan nostalgia of the original (thank god no one was tracking my hours spent on that bad boy, it probably helped me fail a few early years of school) is disappointing.

    It's also to be expected. The architecture of the series is inherently different now, and dare I say it, what    I felt I should chime in. As per usual, the disappointment of a huge, beloved sequel not living up to the gargantuan nostalgia of the original (thank god no one was tracking my hours spent on that bad boy, it probably helped me fail a few early years of school) is disappointing.

    It's also to be expected. The architecture of the series is inherently different now, and dare I say it, what a brilliant architecture that is. Armies can move straight into the water and become (terrible) fleets? By capturing a whole region you can issue edicts and get bonuses as a result? Armies recruit out of regions, not specific buildings within cities? You can instantly gauge how everyone is doing? I've never felt more in control as a strategist, and that's a wonderful thing.

    Not only that but diplomacy works SO WELL you might actually find your first 50 turns to be extremely peaceful as you set up your empire. I never felt rushed into murdering everyone. I'll murder literally everyone a little later, ok? There are plenty of little factions that no one cares if you kick their ass, too, so that means you can pick your fights more selectively. That original total war slow burn is back, but now it's propped up by the series most intense combat (you'll be spending half your battles in the soldiers camera) and goddamned the naval combat. Holy hell. I still miss the empire broadsides but the beauty and uniqueness alone are enough to sell even the coldest heart.

    Now no one should be surprised that a game like this arrived in a pretty atrocious state. I've found AI to be incredible despite that (on the field at least, very impressive) but the fact that on my system that on just about everything I have to tone graphics down is disapointing. The game has crashed at least four times to boot and by god, do they not know what scaling is? At least when Rome total war was set on low it still looked SHARP, this looks like a goddamned pix elated mess that can't make up its mind. I bought a GTX780 just for the occasion, if that gives you an idea of how bad it is. (I have been saving for a while, i'm not that rich K)

    Now, atrocious bugs at launch and a hilarious overpriced DLC scheme from publisher SEGA should come as no surprise but the people giving this game a 1 or 0 are, I always find, ruining it for everyone. They clearly love the game the most so why trash it!!? Post launch support should, much like empire, unleash this beast into the goddamned behemoth it is. I loved empire, damn the haters, because I felt in control and most importantly, like an intense world superpower locking heads with other frightening entities. That feeling is back. The 8 merely reflects the way the game is now, a diamond in the rough. Well, in the mud, but no total war vet is going to find it hard AT ALL. Just a little frustrating And if that's the only price you have to pay to get the sequel we all wanted, then why trash it? Just enjoy it, and watch it get better.

    Oh dear, i've incurred the wrath of the 1 and 0 brigade and AMD fanboys :S    … Expand
  12. eNRGy
    Sep 10, 2013
    9
    Pro:
    Fantastic graphics on high end gaming rigs
    The best battles of the series The best strategy layer of the series Addictive, fun, accessible Con: AI is terrible on the strategy layer (Bugged?) It runs its cities into the ground and splits its units into lots of tiny stacks. I'm playing on normal and haven't tried the higher difficulties yet. AI is poor on the battlefield. I    Pro:
    Fantastic graphics on high end gaming rigs
    The best battles of the series
    The best strategy layer of the series
    Addictive, fun, accessible

    Con:
    AI is terrible on the strategy layer (Bugged?) It runs its cities into the ground and splits its units into lots of tiny stacks. I'm playing on normal and haven't tried the higher difficulties yet.
    AI is poor on the battlefield. I don't mind this so much because I'm not very good and I enjoy having the opportunity to out manoeuvre someone.
    Battle graphics are worse than recent games in the series on low-mid PCs. But at least the game works smoothly and very playable on the lowest specs.

    Overall the pros outweigh the cons to such an extreme degree that I have no hesitation giving this 9/10 and would go to 10/10 if they can improve the AI's strategy efforts.    … Expand
  13. ProReviewer7
    Sep 5, 2013
    8
    Cons:
    Optimisation for low end
    AI still hit and miss
    Unit cards
    UI needs getting used to

    Pros:
    Runs fine on my rig
    New campaign mechanics
    Diplomacy: AIs actually asking for treaties, alliance targets
    Shiny graphics for high end

    8/10 so far.
  14. Nostok
    Sep 4, 2013
    10
    I don't understand what all the negativity is about. This game is great! I've been a fan of the Total War series for at least a decade now. The games have steadily improved but have always been fun. Rome II is another exceptional achievement. I've been playing for about 15 hours now and have encountered no bugs, no crashes, no graphical issues. The only thing I can figure is thatI don't understand what all the negativity is about. This game is great! I've been a fan of the Total War series for at least a decade now. The games have steadily improved but have always been fun. Rome II is another exceptional achievement. I've been playing for about 15 hours now and have encountered no bugs, no crashes, no graphical issues. The only thing I can figure is that people don't understand that strategy and military tactics are what this game is about, not run in the middle and shoot as in the millions of multiplayer hell games.

    There is almost no learning curve if you've played the previous Total War games. A nice addition is the bird's eye view in the battle space. While I can't experience the highest graphics setting with my limited pc, the graphics I can achieve are still great!

    CA's commitment to patching and fixing bugs is commendable.

    Great work CA and don't listen to all the haters.    … Expand
  15. Khaan
    Dec 5, 2013
    8
    Its pretty fun. Allot of the negative reviews are complete horse I don't even know if they are talking about. I read allot of "My computer isn't good enough to play it. 0/10" The game is fun the graphics are good the A.I. is a tad stupid but overall its a stunning game.
  16. Siphine
    Oct 1, 2013
    8
    I really wish people who rated this a zero would first look at this game again and then review after the first few patches. The user score is always crappy when a TW is released. Mostly because of the bugs, compatibility issues, AI issues, online multiplayer issues, and of course, the retarded flags. All that is mostly fixed! The flags are gone! (for the most part, you still have theI really wish people who rated this a zero would first look at this game again and then review after the first few patches. The user score is always crappy when a TW is released. Mostly because of the bugs, compatibility issues, AI issues, online multiplayer issues, and of course, the retarded flags. All that is mostly fixed! The flags are gone! (for the most part, you still have the option to have them) They fixed a bunch of resolution and crashing problems, and they are working on fixing compatibility issue. At launch this game was unplayable(why I gave it only a 8) but it is getting better. I hope the ones who rated this game badly would give it a second chance, the devs are working hard to fix the game that we all wanted and listen to complaints. They really want you to love this game, and so do I.… Expand
  17. kalilord
    Sep 9, 2013
    8
    After 50 hrs of gameplay, I can tell this game has immense potential, it was released way too early but I know from past TW games that patching and the modding community will make it EPIC.

    I for one really do not mind paying to get in on Beta testing, considering I will be playing this for a very long time.
  18. Theta_Sigma
    Nov 19, 2013
    8
    After 7 patches from release, I can now give this game a much better rating. There's still work to do, but the myriad problems that faced the game on release that made it unacceptably poor have been much reduced, and the game has been both fixed and also overhauled and expanded with both patches changing balance and mechanics, as well as numerous Free-LCs.

    The AI still suffers, the    After 7 patches from release, I can now give this game a much better rating. There's still work to do, but the myriad problems that faced the game on release that made it unacceptably poor have been much reduced, and the game has been both fixed and also overhauled and expanded with both patches changing balance and mechanics, as well as numerous Free-LCs.

    The AI still suffers, the simplification from previous titles is never going to go away, but now it is, finally, a good game at least. At any rate, still work to be done.    … Expand
  19. Mivo
    Sep 4, 2013
    9
    All right, this mini review is written in the week of release, before any patches, so if you're familiar with Total War games, you know what that means: bugs and performance issues, like with every other TW game, and you also know that those will be fixed.

    Personally, I play this on a lowly GT650M and a i7-3610QM in 1920x1080 on "very high" without any fps or lag issues, but not    All right, this mini review is written in the week of release, before any patches, so if you're familiar with Total War games, you know what that means: bugs and performance issues, like with every other TW game, and you also know that those will be fixed.

    Personally, I play this on a lowly GT650M and a i7-3610QM in 1920x1080 on "very high" without any fps or lag issues, but not everyone is as lucky. You don't need powerful hardware (some play it on integrated HD4000 video!), just the right combination of hardware and drivers. The game also still has some campaign bugs, and if there would never be a patch, then I'd give this a 6/10. However, a patch has already been announced (weekly ones, in fact) and CA has a track record of fixing their games, hence the 9/10, which takes the potential of the game in account. It's very enjoyable already.

    So, what's changed? Combat is much faster, which some players dislike. Whether you feel it's shallow or accessible, that depends on your preferences. I feel it opens up the game to a wider audience and allows you to play in shorter segments of time. You can have fun for forty-five minutes, and make progress, instead of having to be glued down at the computer all evening. Strategy and tactics are obviously needed and the campaign mode is more involved than in Rome 1. What's missing is the family tree.

    Who is the game for, right now? For folks who enjoy very large scale battles, are willing to wait out a few patches, dig Roman history and like controlling pretty large armies. The game's multiplayer works well, too, so if you find that the AI is a little sleepy currently and don't want to wait for the patch, you can play against a real person who will be anything but sleepy. The game has a ton of potential and will eventually become a classic just like the other Total War games. It requires a bit patience, though.    … Expand
  20. easy91
    Nov 30, 2013
    10
    Best game ever. You should have a good pc for this game, if you have laggs its your problem. i would gave this game GOTY and i played this game for 200 hours.
  21. Galather
    Nov 22, 2013
    10
    Although at launch the game was dismal and completely unplayable the developers truly have made efforts in trying to fix their mistakes and even offered a lot of free DLC for those who stuck with them despite their failings.
    A lot of the game's previous errors have been fixed and the game is now enjoyable, especially the campaign. Granted there are some flaws to the game but not so much    Although at launch the game was dismal and completely unplayable the developers truly have made efforts in trying to fix their mistakes and even offered a lot of free DLC for those who stuck with them despite their failings.
    A lot of the game's previous errors have been fixed and the game is now enjoyable, especially the campaign. Granted there are some flaws to the game but not so much that I would degrade their score.

    Keep up the good work CA!    … Expand
  22. Toberius
    Sep 4, 2013
    8
    This title requires the same patience it took during the release of Empire: Total War. It's unfortunate that we still have to pay full price to basically beta test a PC game, but I have (based on experience over many titles) faith that CA will vastly improve the bugs and graphical glitches people are already writing negative reviews about. Beyond that, further faction releases and mods canThis title requires the same patience it took during the release of Empire: Total War. It's unfortunate that we still have to pay full price to basically beta test a PC game, but I have (based on experience over many titles) faith that CA will vastly improve the bugs and graphical glitches people are already writing negative reviews about. Beyond that, further faction releases and mods can and will make this a great game. My main concerns are with the UI and musical score. I felt these were both much better in (applicably) Shogun 2 and the original Rome: Total War. My score of 8/10 is based on the expected community and developer improvements to performance and AI (which have both occurred throughout the Total War series). Otherwise I am satisfied thus far with my purchase. Ave Caesar!… Expand
  23. ArkyStano
    Sep 5, 2013
    10
    Well, I don't understand the rant about the game... It's not that bad, sure it got a few flaws! But wait a couple of weeks and it most likely will be fixed... It's not broken... It's fun.. Either you guys are somekind of fanboys towards Rome I or something.
  24. piotr84
    Dec 21, 2017
    8
    after time, fixes and game addons really good representative for the serie, keep going doing the good work
  25. HondaTadakatsu
    Sep 28, 2013
    10
    I have played TW since the first Shogun, and in my opinion Rome II is one of the best. OK, I have i7-3930 and GTX 680, so may be that's the reason I haven't had many technical issues even on the first day. AI has been more or less aggressive depending on the faction and campaign, but so it was also in Shogun 2. There are bugs, but not much more than previously and they seem to be fixedI have played TW since the first Shogun, and in my opinion Rome II is one of the best. OK, I have i7-3930 and GTX 680, so may be that's the reason I haven't had many technical issues even on the first day. AI has been more or less aggressive depending on the faction and campaign, but so it was also in Shogun 2. There are bugs, but not much more than previously and they seem to be fixed quickly.
    Also, I don't understand all the talk about stripped features the family tree was never a big deal to me in previous games, so I don’t miss it, and I think the economy makes way more sense than before.
    I remember in Rome I, the cities used to grow often huge with no possibility to actually influence it, and if they were away from the capital, you had rebellions all the time. So I would let them rebel, then conquer again and raise to the ground to get rid of the population. Your own cities. Now how smart was that? And remember having to move your capital around all the time to decrease rebellions? Some people had even created these maps on the internet to optimize where to place your capital depending on the provinces you own. In Rome II one can control it much better if you do not maximize your buildings too quickly without researching technologies to counter that.
    And the three separate Roman factions on the campaign map in Rome I? I loved when Realism mod removed it.
    In Rome I you had these large land swathes controlled by unanimous rebels. With Rome II now each of them is an individual faction, I think, giving the game more breadth.
    I think Rome II is way superior.
    Of course, Shogun 2 is a great game, and I played it a lot. But does it have a much deeper economy system? To the contrary, to me Rome 2 has way more depth in that sense.
    There are issues definitely with the game still and much to be improved, but I will surely be enjoying it. That's why 10.    … Expand
  26. Renwault
    Oct 4, 2013
    10
    This game is amazing and it is only getting better. I have played several Total War games and they all seem to start a bit rocky but this game for me ran very well from the start and I have only had minor issues with the game crashing. The UI is very good and easy to understand. The unit cards are really easy to use and differ unit types. Graphics are really well done in the entiretyThis game is amazing and it is only getting better. I have played several Total War games and they all seem to start a bit rocky but this game for me ran very well from the start and I have only had minor issues with the game crashing. The UI is very good and easy to understand. The unit cards are really easy to use and differ unit types. Graphics are really well done in the entirety of the game. Battles are becoming well rounded with more balancing as the game goes on. CA is working really hard to get the balancing right while they fix minor bugs that are left over.

    The campaign I played on very hard the first time around took me over 400 turns to conquer the entire map. Really well balanced AI for the most part on that trek. I do think that it has become the norm to release games early and this is the same for Rome II but this is not a reflection of the game in itself; the game is fantastic and it will only get better as the add in features that players complain about. People tend to compare games to much to predecessors and forget that companies are trying new things all the time.

    Great game I have and will continue to recommend this to my friends.    … Expand
  27. GeneralTry
    Oct 4, 2013
    10
    I think a lot of the performance issues have been fixed by now, and CA has been updating weekly, even more.

    The game is a lot more finetuned now, though there are still a few bugs that will get fixed. A lot of people just rode the hate bandwagon on this game and didn't even give it a fair shot. Some people just joined in on the hype having NEVER played a total war game, and found out    I think a lot of the performance issues have been fixed by now, and CA has been updating weekly, even more.

    The game is a lot more finetuned now, though there are still a few bugs that will get fixed.

    A lot of people just rode the hate bandwagon on this game and didn't even give it a fair shot. Some people just joined in on the hype having NEVER played a total war game, and found out it wasn't what they wanted, and blamed it on issues and CA. To those people, I give a big you.    … Expand
  28. alexmak
    Oct 5, 2013
    10
    First off, I want to say that I have played all Total War games since Rome 1, and I was very excited for Rome 2. I read all the news about it every day and got very hyped. But when the game was released and the huge mess of its problems was revealed, I was very disappointed. The only reason I give this game a 10/10 is to counter all the people on here that are giving this game a 0 forFirst off, I want to say that I have played all Total War games since Rome 1, and I was very excited for Rome 2. I read all the news about it every day and got very hyped. But when the game was released and the huge mess of its problems was revealed, I was very disappointed. The only reason I give this game a 10/10 is to counter all the people on here that are giving this game a 0 for reasons that I think are faulty and that give a bad image of CA. Do people realize that a 0 means that the game does not get past the first loading screen without crashing? If you can start up a game at all, it does not deserve a 0. If it is apparent that there was a total lack of effort and professionalism in the development, then it deserves a 1. But in my opinion, this game does neither of those things and does not deserve the huge number of 0's and 1's from pissed off people. This game shows that incredible amounts of work, effort, creativity, and care were put into Rome 2: Total War. The only place where the developers and publishers messed up is not giving enough development time and not testing the game properly. This caused minor (but important) features to be left out and also many bugs (some game breaking) to be left in. This in turn made the game unplayable for some, but CA claims that most people can run it without serious issues.Due to these reasons, I do not think that anybody should completely denounce a game simply because they do not like some of its features (or lack of features) and got disappointed that their vision of the game wasn't achieved. This game deserves at least a 5/10 form the people that are do not like it and a somewhere around a 7/10 from people that know that it will become a good game, if not great, through patching and mods. I would personally give this game an 8/10 because I know that just like Skyrim, a true gem of a game will emerge from the flawed vanilla version. But I will not change my score until all the pissed off people give a realistic score that only reflects the problems of the game that have no way of being fixed in the near future and does not take into account their personal feelings and or preferences.… Expand
  29. martinai
    Oct 31, 2014
    8
    The free Emperor edition made me believe in humanity, The Creative Assembly, and their SEGA overlords once again. The game is now officially playable. It took them more than a year from release to do it, but they did it, and I'm having fun playing it, for the first time. So my review score has gone from a zero to an eight score.
    I'm not happy about the fact that they wasted my time and    The free Emperor edition made me believe in humanity, The Creative Assembly, and their SEGA overlords once again. The game is now officially playable. It took them more than a year from release to do it, but they did it, and I'm having fun playing it, for the first time. So my review score has gone from a zero to an eight score.
    I'm not happy about the fact that they wasted my time and took my money to let me beta-test their product, but I am, however, grateful that they acknowledged the error of their ways and fixed the game.
    Another gesture could be to send a free toy ballistae to all of hose who bought the game on release - just an idea.    … Expand
  30. Username2
    Nov 4, 2013
    10
    Down-vote me all you want, this game is a commercial success and there's nothing you can do about it 800,000 units sold This game deserves it success.
  31. Ghrimy
    Nov 7, 2013
    10
    Hello. I would first like to put that I bought the game the day it came out. No problems, the AI was a little shaky, mostly because they would fall for my pike traps every time. I watched all the reviews, and since playing most TW games since the first Rome, I found there to this to be one of the best total war games I have ever played
  32. andreagr
    Nov 15, 2013
    9
    Non ho trovato nessuno dei difetti menzionati. AI non perdona gli errori, grafica assolutamente accettabile, UI identica ai vecchi giochi con in più la possibilità di nascondere tutto. In più una mappa enorme, moltissime fazioni e assedi finalmente giocabili degnamente, come nel primo Rome. Forse sotto Empire ma anni luce avanti Shogun2
  33. wwaattttss
    Nov 16, 2013
    8
    Rome Total war 2 is the most up to date Total War and it has almost perfected the series. They have toned down the micro management that cluttered the last game. This game is about fighting and it is wonderful at it. Each unit has its own ability's and strengths and weakness and the game makes you feel like every unit is different. Although the brilliant strategy this game has it dose haveRome Total war 2 is the most up to date Total War and it has almost perfected the series. They have toned down the micro management that cluttered the last game. This game is about fighting and it is wonderful at it. Each unit has its own ability's and strengths and weakness and the game makes you feel like every unit is different. Although the brilliant strategy this game has it dose have it problems to, the AI can sometimes do stupid and suicide moves and the auto resolve battles can be a bit overpowers as it lest you win some battles you may not normal win. Overall this game is a strategy Gem and is very fun to play, you will spend hours fighting for your land.… Expand
  34. MoonUnit
    Nov 20, 2013
    10
    I have played most TW games starting with Shogun1. Love this type of game. I missed Rome1 so was ready for Rome2. Bought it a couple weeks after release and am so glad I did. Started playing campaign as Gaule. Having a blast. Camera view in battles in great fun seeing the chopping up close with the blood pack. Next campaign I will try elephants. So many cool nations to play.I have played most TW games starting with Shogun1. Love this type of game. I missed Rome1 so was ready for Rome2. Bought it a couple weeks after release and am so glad I did. Started playing campaign as Gaule. Having a blast. Camera view in battles in great fun seeing the chopping up close with the blood pack. Next campaign I will try elephants. So many cool nations to play. Barbarians are best. Have not had any bugs, just some lag sometimes on campaign map. I play on Ultra settings. Gotta roll now and continue conquering.… Expand
  35. ghostwarrior30
    Nov 21, 2013
    9
    In today's world, where so-called "eye-gasms" have become the defining norm, CA & Sega have bucked the trend and put strategy back into RTS. Gone are the days of mindless button-spamming games (Age of Empires, anyone?) and created a game to make people think for once. This is not for everyone, even those who have countless experience with previous Total War titles. This is TW: RTSIn today's world, where so-called "eye-gasms" have become the defining norm, CA & Sega have bucked the trend and put strategy back into RTS. Gone are the days of mindless button-spamming games (Age of Empires, anyone?) and created a game to make people think for once. This is not for everyone, even those who have countless experience with previous Total War titles. This is TW: RTS Stereotypes Redefined. Yes, the interface can be confusing. Took me 10 hours to learn. Patience is key. If you're having trouble learning the game, start with Empire:TW and move up from there. That should give a better understanding of the game (much less interface). Blood & Gore DLC is fantastic! Reminds me of Spartacus: Blood and Sand.

    I have not a single issue regarding graphics. Pre-ordered the game and had no issues from day one. AI has been extremely challenging (especially with increased difficulty); learn how to use units properly and shouldn't be too hard. That said, Rome is over-powered; I recommend the Nomadic or Barbarian tribes for maximum challenge. I have yet to see a video game, console-based or not, with better historical accuracy. The research done was extensive (history major, FYI). Zoom in on units for conversation fun and each member's unique face.

    Blood & Gore DLC is fantastic! Reminds me of Spartacus: Blood and Sand.

    Specs: iBuyPower i-Series 301 Quad-Core w/ATI Radeon 7750 (non-integrated), 16gig ram, 1tb memory.    … Expand
  36. zomyjordy
    Dec 5, 2013
    8
    crap when it was released. I don´t get why they dared releasing it at first, but now it has really improved. too bad the graphics are too good. I mean I could play shogun 2 on ultra graphics and now even low gets laggy sometimes (when skyping). the limited fleets armies etc. make it more realistic, but it´s really annoying. but still an awesome game. maybe not as good as shogun 2, butcrap when it was released. I don´t get why they dared releasing it at first, but now it has really improved. too bad the graphics are too good. I mean I could play shogun 2 on ultra graphics and now even low gets laggy sometimes (when skyping). the limited fleets armies etc. make it more realistic, but it´s really annoying. but still an awesome game. maybe not as good as shogun 2, but still really good.… Expand
  37. Alaric88
    Apr 16, 2014
    10
    I'm one of many who hasn't experienced any problems with this game. Sure, it's not perfect, but no game will be until we all have better, more advanced technology. Many of these reviews are disappointed fanboys with outdated tech with unattainable expectations exaggerating the games' release time faults. This is a big game, if you don't have a very good PC, you won't be able to play theI'm one of many who hasn't experienced any problems with this game. Sure, it's not perfect, but no game will be until we all have better, more advanced technology. Many of these reviews are disappointed fanboys with outdated tech with unattainable expectations exaggerating the games' release time faults. This is a big game, if you don't have a very good PC, you won't be able to play the highest settings.
    Rome II has undergone significant patching since release, and while at first it lacked substance and wasn't very absorbing; it now it vastly improved. CA have been very supporting of their fanbase and they appear to have acknowledged the design flaws which they are continuing to fix. It's only going to get better!    … Expand
  38. Ronaldus7
    Apr 24, 2014
    10
    TW: Rome II is a perfect game with mods. For me is it the best game of the series. (I have spent 200 hours in this game) Only AI is bad, but if you want all achievements, its hard enough :)
  39. Nikos453
    Sep 9, 2015
    10
    A lot of hate for a really awesome game , the game is fixed the campaign is just awesome! and the online feels really good too. I havent met any bug yet and i really enjoy the game i bought it from steam for like 13Euro it was a really good discount. Im coming from Rome 1 by the way :) 10/10 Recommended.
  40. jamiemgr
    Sep 29, 2017
    9
    Still playing this now, prefer it over Attila. I would go as far as to say that this is my favorite game in the series. There are a lot of incredible mods for this game too.
  41. chayshirin
    Jun 25, 2016
    8
    Great fun to play. Many ways to approach the game and customise your gameplay. Diplomacy was better developed than previous tiles. On the whole very addictive and amusing. If you are a fan of strategy there is no reason not to play this.
  42. morswin
    Oct 25, 2014
    8
    After a year of patching and free upgrade to emperor edition the game is finally what it was supposed to be in the first place. I just wish there could be some cut scenes (first shogun assassination movies :)) or voice records to random events, so the world would feel a bit more alive. Battle mechanics were improved and game engine was evidently optimized. AI still makes mistakes, one timeAfter a year of patching and free upgrade to emperor edition the game is finally what it was supposed to be in the first place. I just wish there could be some cut scenes (first shogun assassination movies :)) or voice records to random events, so the world would feel a bit more alive. Battle mechanics were improved and game engine was evidently optimized. AI still makes mistakes, one time it attempted to lad on a beach where 2 units of my batistas were stationed, each volley would take down one of the transport ships...… Expand
  43. 75alex
    Nov 28, 2014
    9
    I didn't buy Rome 2 at release, because I saw it wasn't even playable, but I have to say CA did a fantastic job with patches, and since Emperor Edition the game is really enjoyable. I have played every Total War since Empire, and it is better than all three of them. The grand campaign is sick because the map, despite a few flaws is awesome, and the units are both well made and balanced,I didn't buy Rome 2 at release, because I saw it wasn't even playable, but I have to say CA did a fantastic job with patches, and since Emperor Edition the game is really enjoyable. I have played every Total War since Empire, and it is better than all three of them. The grand campaign is sick because the map, despite a few flaws is awesome, and the units are both well made and balanced, especially with mods like Radious installed. The game is way more complex as well, building cities is actually a quite realistic and fun thing to do, and combat has improved a lot, especially combat AI. The AI is actually clever now, aside from a few bugs here and there, but that and all the combat related issues come from the Warscape engine, that dates back to Empire. The same goes for the lags in large battles like sieges or bridge. I think Attila Total War will be an even better game as it brings lots of new and old missed features (like family tree), as well as the hordes system which we know for know very little about.… Expand
  44. SamuelDT
    Dec 10, 2014
    8
    Great Game! I am not understanding all the bad reviews. I think this game is quite comparable with the original Rome. Better Graphics. I was almost through the campaign. Long game, can take a bit long each turn. The interface may take a little while to adjust from the differences in the interface in the first Total War Rome.

    I am excited to play again with the Emperor Edition and    Great Game! I am not understanding all the bad reviews. I think this game is quite comparable with the original Rome. Better Graphics. I was almost through the campaign. Long game, can take a bit long each turn. The interface may take a little while to adjust from the differences in the interface in the first Total War Rome.

    I am excited to play again with the Emperor Edition and finally complete the campaign when I have the time.

    I think I would rather play this latest Rome II instead of the original just because of the difference in graphics and visually appealing in battles watching a large line of hundreds of spear-men guarding hundreds of archers coloring the sky with arrows.    … Expand
  45. Gutenisse
    Dec 26, 2014
    10
    According to Steam, I have played 835 hours of Rome II and I love it. I have never played a game as long as this and I have been playing computer games since the early '90.

    I really liked Rome I, Medieval II and Shogun II, but Rome II excels them all in every way, except the UI, but I got used to it after a few hours. The graphics and sounds are superb and the combat is excellent.    According to Steam, I have played 835 hours of Rome II and I love it. I have never played a game as long as this and I have been playing computer games since the early '90.

    I really liked Rome I, Medieval II and Shogun II, but Rome II excels them all in every way, except the UI, but I got used to it after a few hours.

    The graphics and sounds are superb and the combat is excellent. The AI has been improved over time and is good enough for me, playing on Very Hard.    … Expand
  46. Sansonite
    Feb 28, 2015
    9
    The score must change, because many people vote negative in the begining of the game, was horrible, but the game has been updated and fixed really nice, love this game so much, you will enjoy the fights between civilizations a far :D can play now coop campaigns, the score must be minimun 80- 85
  47. cottandy
    Feb 4, 2018
    8
    A good game, but it became one only after a dozen of patches. After release it just didn't work as it should have had. Sadly it happens all the time. Why releasing an unfinished work? And still a good game right now.
  48. AlexanderDM
    Nov 1, 2017
    8
    For those who can really get into the Roman zeitgeist, this game can be extremely fulfilling. Caring about the glory in success or failure while entering battles in which you've got the disadvantage sells the skin for me. The maintenance aspect of the empire still becomes a chore pretty quickly, and a few more soldier-select voice lines would be nice, but overall very polished. While not aFor those who can really get into the Roman zeitgeist, this game can be extremely fulfilling. Caring about the glory in success or failure while entering battles in which you've got the disadvantage sells the skin for me. The maintenance aspect of the empire still becomes a chore pretty quickly, and a few more soldier-select voice lines would be nice, but overall very polished. While not a huge improvement over the first installment, it's an improvement nonetheless.… Expand
  49. Alukhardius
    Sep 1, 2017
    10
    The game is awesome, stop scuming!

    All problems are resolved (about AI, bugs, etc.) and almost of the reviews are oldest then my grandpa...

    Buy it, its a grate game!
  50. GarethB
    Oct 5, 2018
    8
    Playing many years after release with a large collection of mods (DEI and such), the real time battles are great. I like the scope of the game and this is definitely my favourite time period for such games.
  51. alanwaketan
    May 3, 2020
    9
    我在本作发售了一年之后才开始玩，所以前期大部分优化问题我都规避了。抛开这个，本作十分优秀。陆战部分，弓骑枪相互克制的系统玩起来节奏感十足。大概就是弓兵放箭，枪兵布方阵往前冲，骑兵于两翼待命冲锋。就是那年代打战内味。当然也是全战的基本操作了。现在来说说海战，本作海战相当有趣在你发现真正玩法之后。大部分玩家都囿于直观的弓箭拼火认知，往往就让电脑操作了。确实，如果玩家这么玩的话结果跟电脑操作无异。然而海战真正的玩法是操控船只和地方肉搏，就是用船头刺穿对方的船身，打一个T字。通过不停的微操，我几乎可以不费一兵一卒以一敌三把对面全部船只撞沉。注意运输船也可以这么玩。这就相当有意思了，再配合意大利和地中海微妙的地理关系，真正的传奇难度制霸是从地中海沿岸开始，而不是北出瑞士。再加上本作征服模式中重现罗马帝国全盛时期辉煌所带来的满足感，本作妥妥是全战中的佼佼者。我在本作发售了一年之后才开始玩，所以前期大部分优化问题我都规避了。抛开这个，本作十分优秀。陆战部分，弓骑枪相互克制的系统玩起来节奏感十足。大概就是弓兵放箭，枪兵布方阵往前冲，骑兵于两翼待命冲锋。就是那年代打战内味。当然也是全战的基本操作了。现在来说说海战，本作海战相当有趣在你发现真正玩法之后。大部分玩家都囿于直观的弓箭拼火认知，往往就让电脑操作了。确实，如果玩家这么玩的话结果跟电脑操作无异。然而海战真正的玩法是操控船只和地方肉搏，就是用船头刺穿对方的船身，打一个T字。通过不停的微操，我几乎可以不费一兵一卒以一敌三把对面全部船只撞沉。注意运输船也可以这么玩。这就相当有意思了，再配合意大利和地中海微妙的地理关系，真正的传奇难度制霸是从地中海沿岸开始，而不是北出瑞士。再加上本作征服模式中重现罗马帝国全盛时期辉煌所带来的满足感，本作妥妥是全战中的佼佼者。
  52. Exceedkun123
    Jul 15, 2020
    9
    El juego cuando salió tenía muchas falencias, demasiados bugs y muchas cosas que no estaban entre lo que dijeron en el e3, sin embargo...
    ACTUALMENTE es uno de los mejores Total war que puedes comprar, gráficamente ha envejecido muy bien (en mayor medida por la cantidad de contenido que han ido agregando) . Te esperan miles de horas de juego, y si te aburres siempre está una amplia gama    El juego cuando salió tenía muchas falencias, demasiados bugs y muchas cosas que no estaban entre lo que dijeron en el e3, sin embargo...
    ACTUALMENTE es uno de los mejores Total war que puedes comprar, gráficamente ha envejecido muy bien (en mayor medida por la cantidad de contenido que han ido agregando) . Te esperan miles de horas de juego, y si te aburres siempre está una amplia gama de mods a tu disposición.    … Expand
  53. shadow2000m
    Aug 14, 2020
    9
    Total War Rome 2, a game that has seen a lot of glitch, a lot of updates and content. Only the game is good, although the campaigns look the same and are a bit boring towards the end. With the DLC the game is excellent and offers a diversity of troops, campaign and period very, very interesting! The proposed factions are not cheated so it is not a pay to win and the campaigns range as muchTotal War Rome 2, a game that has seen a lot of glitch, a lot of updates and content. Only the game is good, although the campaigns look the same and are a bit boring towards the end. With the DLC the game is excellent and offers a diversity of troops, campaign and period very, very interesting! The proposed factions are not cheated so it is not a pay to win and the campaigns range as much from the rise of Rome centuries before Caesar, to a serious civil war in the 270s through the Punic wars and the peloponnesian war. A great game therefore with an interesting and competitive multiplayer.… Expand
  54. Martok
    Jul 13, 2023
    8
    A crappy, bug-ridden disaster at release, but the developers stuck with it. After a dozen+ patches, they finally the game to where it needed to be. Combined all the DLC available, it's now one of the best games in the series.
  55. zavarkaept
    Jan 24, 2019
    10
    When this game was first launched, it was unplayabe, so the 4,2 user score was reasonable for that time, I literally played it once and put it away. BUT, several years have passed, and it one of the best Total war games with a lot of different factions, scenarios, beautiful game design and immersive atmosphere. During these years they even improved optimization (I couldn't run it properlyWhen this game was first launched, it was unplayabe, so the 4,2 user score was reasonable for that time, I literally played it once and put it away. BUT, several years have passed, and it one of the best Total war games with a lot of different factions, scenarios, beautiful game design and immersive atmosphere. During these years they even improved optimization (I couldn't run it properly on medium settings, and now I play on ultra on the same PC). Now it is very enjoyable for long game sessions and I don't understand why it still has this low user score, which can prevent new players coming in. aybe you can only remember that it sucked back at launch and should try it again, because it has changed drasticly.… Expand
  56. wolfaust
    Jul 14, 2021
    8
    In Total War: Rome 2, army management in the battle and campaign map requires much more strategy than Rome: Total War. Of course, it was difficult to achieve success without using strategy in Rome: Total War, too, but in Total War: Rome 2, the situation changes a little more different way. In this game, there is the fact that when you take control of the army, soldiers are affected by theIn Total War: Rome 2, army management in the battle and campaign map requires much more strategy than Rome: Total War. Of course, it was difficult to achieve success without using strategy in Rome: Total War, too, but in Total War: Rome 2, the situation changes a little more different way. In this game, there is the fact that when you take control of the army, soldiers are affected by the events on the battlefield. Therefore, a strategy is required in which they can act with maximum confidence.

    Still, I miss the creative and fascinating drawings and long descriptions of soldiers, buildings and generals in Rome: Total War. Total War: Rome 2 offers a major shortcoming in this regard. So, in Rome: Total War, the building you were going to build, the soldier, the diplomat or agent you were going to train had remarkable explanations and dazzling drawings. In Total War: Rome 2, for some reason, they added nothing but a few nonsense icons for the visual details that required it. I think the description part is okay because there is an encyclopedia.

    There were too many bugs when the game was first released. So, I think if I was going to list here, I can keep you here for a long time. Fortunately, they quickly fixed these bugs after the game's release. Now with various DLCs, the game offers more playtime and characteristic, but none of these DLCs is amazing like Barbarian Invasion or Alexander. The DLCs allow you to play only a small part of the same game separately.

    Overall, Total War: Rome 2 may seem more attractive to those who are new to the Total War series. I can say that it is much more effective with its high-quality soldier animations, designs and improved army and state administration elements. However, Total War: Rome 2 will never be able to give pleasure like Rome: Total War.    … Expand
  57. Aleximperia
    Jan 24, 2019
    10
    Immortal game; lately they have also added the family tree (with a bit of delay) but the point and that more time passes and more becomes beautiful. The only flaw that is a game with too many DLCs
  58. yesnowhocares
    Sep 30, 2019
    10
    started as a **** game, ended as a masterpiece the amount of content this game provides is just amazing
  59. Genek13
    Nov 19, 2019
    8
    I played this game after all patches and DLC's, so have no experience with mentioned by you all flaws.
    As an TW game is very decent one - of coruse not so good as the first Rome, but still very enjoyable.
  60. hileger
    Oct 19, 2022
    8
    Это Ига Топ до сих пор катаю Креативы чем дальше тем хуже и хуй же ложили они на реализацию стратегии в своих играх
  61. ChuckShadowski
    Jun 23, 2020
    9
    I hadn't played any other TW games before this so perhaps my views aren't as refined as others and suffer from lack of variety but what I do know is, I had a great time playing this and clocked well over 1000 hours on it.
    I've only ever suffered from minor bugs which were only slight annoyances but overall the view and scale of the battles were mind-blowing at the time i first played. It    I hadn't played any other TW games before this so perhaps my views aren't as refined as others and suffer from lack of variety but what I do know is, I had a great time playing this and clocked well over 1000 hours on it.
    I've only ever suffered from minor bugs which were only slight annoyances but overall the view and scale of the battles were mind-blowing at the time i first played. It could be improved with tweaks such as options to turn off certain features in campaign but overall I enjoyed this game greatly and consider it a solid way to waste whole days.    … Expand
  62. kreml2
    Jul 11, 2022
    10
    Я огромный фанат Тотал вар и я рад что есть такая часть этой гениальной серии как Тотал вар Рим 2 ,эта часть собрала в себе все самые интересные механики во всей серии и добавила свои, игра получила плохие рецензии из-за слишком раннего выхода, когда большая часть багов и системных ошибок не было убрано. Но разработчики доделали проект и в итоге эта игра стала одной из лучших стратегий заЯ огромный фанат Тотал вар и я рад что есть такая часть этой гениальной серии как Тотал вар Рим 2 ,эта часть собрала в себе все самые интересные механики во всей серии и добавила свои, игра получила плохие рецензии из-за слишком раннего выхода, когда большая часть багов и системных ошибок не было убрано. Но разработчики доделали проект и в итоге эта игра стала одной из лучших стратегий за всю историю игровой индустрии.… Expand
  63. apokalipto
    Aug 13, 2023
    9
    Very good game. I enjoyed playing this game a lot. I strongly recommend this.
  64. Goshan220
    Jul 31, 2021
    10
    как по мне, отличное улучшение по сравнению с первой частью, переработана система построек, улучшена графика, хотя могла бы быть и лучше. Но всё равно 400+ часов в стиме говорят сами за себя
  65. Waltram
    Jul 31, 2021
    10
    I played all Total War games and Rome II is by far my favourite. There are plenty of countries, quite a few campaigns (some in DLC), the political aspect is well developed, the buildings, units and political system are very different depending on the culture... Greta game.
  66. PenetratorGod
    Sep 3, 2023
    8
    Good and fun game. Compared to other older games in the series, the graphics are not so dated as to be disturbing today and therefore still playable.
  67. Keron_Heruman
    Aug 25, 2023
    8
    Objetively good game, but simpler than previous games, with less settlement management and simplified tactical battles
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 71 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 49 out of 71
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 71
  3. Negative: 7 out of 71
  1. Worth Playing
    Nov 18, 2013
    74
    The game is far less polished than Shogun 2, and a few more patches will help, but Rome II is still a flawed game that is underwhelming when compared to previous titles in the franchise.
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  2. PCGamesN
    Nov 6, 2013
    70
    And here’s the rub: every addition, every sub-system, every mechanic is subservient to War. War is what Total War is really about. Everything else not directly related to conflict comes across as ancillary. Rome II is a game for warmongers, on both the campaign map and, obviously, on the battlefield. When peace is happening, nothing is happening. When war is happening, Rome comes alive.
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  3. PC PowerPlay
    Oct 28, 2013
    40
    If you will play literally anything featuring Total War and Rome in the same title and don't value your time, this is for you. [Nov 2013, p.80]
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