Rome - Total War (PC)

The rain thunders all around, clattering off shields and armour, splattering across the boughs of the fir trees, dripping from the rims of helmets. Rows of grim faced Romans grip their pilae and gaze into the mist, where the voices of seven thousand baying barbarians roar their battle cries, hammering swords, axes and spears on battered shields. Welcome to Gaul. It is the year 263BC, and Captain Asinius of the House of Julii has just had his column of 800 men ambushed on the way to the frontier town of Alesia. His scouts report that he is outnumbered more than seven to one, with almost no hope of escape and no reinforcements. An experienced soldier, this ...  Read the complete review

Rome-Total War is another winner in the Total War series. Based in Italy and the regions around it, you start with a few Roman cities and eventually conquer most of the world, depending on your campaign style. This game is a jewel in the fact that it seamlessly blends trade, industry and other factors such as city management and plague with real-time battle. Graphics are realistic, and missions are quite challenging. However, this game has a few bugs which eventually come into play, such as the 'lure the enemy to the gate and they'll stay there and get shot by arrows from the gate' bug. On the whole, this game is an excellent choice. ...  Read the complete review

Rome: Total War is excellent for gamers who like the strategy type of game. The aim of the game is to wipe out as many enemy armies as possible and conquer as many provinces as you can (50 in the long campaign game) and then try to conquer Rome by fighting your allies. This game enables you to manage your army and fight to gain glory and to boost your reputation as well as keeping a good economy. Whilst fighting enemy armies you are expected to build and improve you army and to make your towns into cities. If you play the game as a Rome Fraction then there will be additional missions for you to accomplish to gain rewards, and these missions include blocking ports or ...  Read the complete review

Rome Total War is the third game made by the Total War series. It has improved upon Shogun Total War and Medieval Total War and has embarked on a new era. There has only been one game made after Rome Total War which is Empire Total War, although in my opinion, Rome Total War is better. In Rome Total War you can decide to be the leader of several different factions. You can choose to lead a segment of the Romans, or you can be the enemies of Rome Carthage. The Greeks and the Seleucid Empire near Egypt are also an option. Overview At the beginning of the game you start with a couple of cities and a small army with your faction leader at command. ...  Read the complete review

Rome: Total War is the latest installment in the Total War series of Real Time Strategy games, from Creative Assemblies. The previous incarnations, Shogun TW and Medieval TW were brilliant games, does Rome deliver the same standard of quality? As you'd expect the game covers the period of the early Roman Empire, from 273 BC to around 50 AD, during which time you must take the role of leader of a Roman family as they try to expand their sphere of influence. The game is split into two main areas, the "world" map which covers most of Europe, North Africa and some of the Middle East and the "battle" maps. On the main world ...  Read the complete review