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ROME: Total War

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81%Game Brain Score
gameplay, graphics
stability, story
81% User Score Based on 1,140 reviews

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ROME: Total War is a single player strategy game. It was developed by Feral Interactive and was released on November 10, 2016. It received positive reviews from players.

Epic tactics and massive battles in the campaign for history’s greatest empire.

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81%
Audience ScoreBased on 1,140 reviews
gameplay22 positive mentions
stability46 negative mentions
  • gameplay
    68 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is a faithful and well-executed adaptation of the original PC version, offering deep strategic and tactical experiences with intact mechanics and a smooth experience on mobile. While controls and battle mechanics require some adjustment, especially on smaller screens and touch interfaces, the depth and immersion remain highly praised. Some users note minor bugs, pathfinding issues, and repetitive content, but overall, the gameplay is engaging and authentic for fans of the franchise.

    • “The depth of gameplay on offer here is unmatched by the majority of games on the Play Store.”
    • “I absolutely love this game, just like PC you get all options, same level of immersiveness during gameplay, I have a Note 8, runs perfectly.”
    • “The gameplay is smooth, the graphics are stunning, and the controls are intuitive.”
    • “Very, very hard to control units, pathfinding is sometimes awful; some things that made the difference in the original strategies and gameplay are unusable here!”
    • “Biggest gameplay issue currently is I cannot get siege engines or ballista out of the castle when sallying forth while under siege by an opponent.”
    • “The mechanics are confusing and poorly made.”
  • graphics
    58 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are generally praised for being faithful to the original PC version, with many noting smooth performance and crisp visuals on modern mobile devices despite their dated nature. Some users appreciate the nostalgic, classic graphics style, while a few mention minor bugs or lack of customizable settings. Overall, the port delivers impressive and well-optimized graphics that capture the essence of the original game on mobile platforms.

    • “It is very faithfully recreated, with all of the playability of the PC version (with updated graphics), and brilliant fun.”
    • “This is an excellent port that runs flawlessly on my Samsung S9 with better animations and graphics than the original.”
    • “Intuitive controls, crisp graphics with little to no stuttering, incredibly impressive port of my all-time favorite game!”
    • “Also, it seems to be using low PC graphics settings with no options to change. I think most modern phones could handle the game maxed out.”
    • “Graphically a bit downgraded, e.g., no grass.”
    • “Get past the load screen and army selection, but when it comes time to deploy, the graphics bug out and I can't do anything. Definitely a little salty, so update still same thing now I make it to deployment, but it still just freezes and tweaks out even though the game just got updated.”
  • stability
    53 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Stability varies widely across devices, with some users reporting smooth performance and minimal glitches, while others experience frequent crashes, freezes—especially during loading screens or battles—and frustrating bugs affecting gameplay and UI. Many users note typical port-related issues and occasional glitches reminiscent of the original PC version, but persistent instability significantly impacts overall playability on some phones.

    • “They have recreated the game perfectly, just as I remember. It runs great and my phone isn't even technically supported (Redmi Note 7 4GB).”
    • “The game is very well executed and runs great.”
    • “But overall no glitches, and just like I remember.”
    • “It glitches out about 50% of the time and is very frustrating.”
    • “The downfall is I can play anywhere between 2 and 10 minutes before the game glitches out and crashes.”
    • “I have a Samsung A53 and it freezes at the end of loading screens 99% of my attempts.”
  • optimization
    23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is highly optimized for mobile, delivering smooth performance and impressive graphics even on older devices, with well-implemented controls and features tailored for mobile gameplay. While generally praised as a faithful and efficient port of the original PC game, a few users noted minor control issues and occasional UI glitches. Overall, it offers a stable, immersive experience suitable for strategy fans on various Android phones.

    • “It runs smoothly on my Pixel 2, the graphics are good considering when it was released, and the gameplay itself is in depth and well done.”
    • “By far the best optimization I've seen on mobile.”
    • “Well thought out touch controls, a clutch autosave feature, and rock solid performance make this a joy to play on a phone.”
    • “Bad controls... it would be better if the developers optimized the controls more.”
    • “To wrap up... could have been better optimized in a variety of ways.”
    • “UI performance: tapping glitch sometimes occurred, mostly when holding tap to initiate any action.”
  • monetization
    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users highly appreciate the game's monetization model, praising it for having no ads or in-app purchases. They value the straightforward one-time purchase that grants full ownership and offline play, contrasting it favorably against modern pay-to-win games with intrusive microtransactions.

    • “It's worth the $10 by far when there are no microtransactions.”
    • “I absolutely love this classic. What's brilliant is you buy the game, you own it with no in-app purchases.”
    • “There are no microtransactions whatsoever, which is to be noted.”
  • story
    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story is praised for its depth, engaging missions, and historical detail, offering a rich and immersive experience. However, some users note mission-related issues, such as mission objectives not updating properly, which slightly detracts from the overall enjoyment.

    • “The amount of customization you get, quick battles, historical battles, and the story—wow, so much to do.”
    • “The game is so detailed, a massive war game with nice modes, a nice storyline, and just the problem.”
    • “Such a great story.”
    • “There seems to be an issue with missions, that's why 4 stars only.”
    • “My mission is still active even though it's blocked.”
    • “As far as I remember, in the PC version the mission should be canceled straight away.”
  • music
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is highly praised for its nostalgic and iconic soundtrack, which greatly enhances the overall experience. Reviewers appreciate that the original music and sounds have been preserved, contributing to lasting memories and enjoyment.

    • “Rome still has all the incredible music that I fell in love with.”
    • “Just hearing that soundtrack is so good.”
    • “Here, one of the best strategy games ever has been ported to the touch screen beautifully with smooth gameplay, great graphics, and a fantastic soundtrack.”
  • emotional
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The emotional experience is largely positive, offering a wholesome and fun gameplay similar to the PC version, especially in easy mode with simmed battles. However, some features are not immediately obvious and controls can be challenging, slightly affecting immersion. Overall, players appreciate the effort put into delivering an enjoyable experience despite these minor frustrations.

    • “Plays exactly like the PC version, allowing you to play for fun by setting everything to easy, simming battles and just having a wholesome fun experience.”
    • “Although controls are not optimal, such as it being hard to see enemy troops and command your army by touching, they did an amazing job.”
  • grinding
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Grinding in the game can feel tedious due to clunky battle controls that require frequent pausing to manage large armies and give orders. Additionally, unit creation and building involve multiple repetitive clicks, making the overall process feel slow and effortful. Streamlining these mechanics could improve the pacing and reduce frustration during grinding.

    • “Creating units is a bit tedious and similar to building; you have to double-click the settlement, click this, click that... too much effort is needed. It would be better to just one-click the settlement with two pop-ups on top to access unit and building menus.”
    • “Battle controls are a little wonky. You have to stop the battle to give orders if you have a big army because it can be tedious to give your units formations.”
    • “The controls make battles a bit tedious; however, the AI isn't so difficult that constantly pausing won't let you outsmart it.”
  • humor
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor aspect is not directly addressed, but a user humorously notes that their Galaxy S10+ runs the game better than their old family PC, adding a lighthearted personal touch.

  • replayability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers enjoyable and long-lasting replayability, though some users find the AI's early aggression overly intense, which may impact the experience. Reducing AI aggression could improve the balance and enhance replay value.

    • “It's enjoyable and replayable for a long time.”
  • atmosphere
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere is highly praised for its nostalgic and immersive qualities, effectively capturing the essence of one of the most enjoyable and atmospheric strategy games ever.

    • “Such an excellent port that brings back many great memories from one of the most atmospheric and enjoyable strategy games of all time.”
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26h Median play time
108h Average play time
34h Main story
125h Completionist
4-100h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 6 analyzed playthroughs
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ROME: Total War is a strategy game.

ROME: Total War is available on Phone, iPad, iPhone, Tablet and others.

The main story can be completed in around 34 hours, while the entire game is estimated to take about 125 hours to finish. On average players spend around 108 hours playing ROME: Total War.

ROME: Total War was released on November 10, 2016.

ROME: Total War was developed by Feral Interactive.

ROME: Total War has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked ROME: Total War for its gameplay but disliked it for its stability.

ROME: Total War is a single player game.

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