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ROME: Total War

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84%Game Brain Score
gameplay, graphics
stability, grinding
84% User Score Based on 3,718 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.

"ROME: Total War" for iOS brings the classic strategy game to mobile, allowing players to build and rule the largest empire of the ancient world through real-time battles and turn-based campaigns. The game features intuitive touch controls, enormous 3D battles, and sophisticated empire management. It requires iOS 16.1 or later and is compatible with select iPhones and iPads with at least 4GB of free space.

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84%
Audience ScoreBased on 3,718 reviews
gameplay31 positive mentions
stability73 negative mentions
  • The game is a faithful port of the original PC version, providing a nostalgic experience.
  • The gameplay is engaging and offers a deep strategic experience, making it highly addictive.
  • The game runs smoothly on various devices, with minimal bugs reported.
  • The touch controls can be clunky and difficult to manage, especially during battles.
  • Some users experience crashes and issues with loading, particularly on certain devices.
  • The game requires an internet connection for validation, which can be frustrating for offline play.
  • stability
    87 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability has received mixed feedback, with many users reporting frequent glitches and crashes, particularly during battles and loading screens. While some players have experienced smooth gameplay on certain devices, others have faced significant issues, including freezing and bugs that disrupt the gaming experience. Overall, the game is described as enjoyable but plagued by stability problems that need addressing.

    • “They have recreated the game perfectly, just as I remember, and it runs great on my phone, which isn't even technically supported (Redmi Note 7, 4GB).”
    • “The game is very well executed and runs great.”
    • “Was unsure how this ported to phone would be, but so far it runs great.”
    • “The game also freezes at the end of each turn.”
    • “It glitches out like 50% of the time and is very frustrating.”
    • “The game freezes loading into quick battles, custom battles, or even campaigns.”
  • gameplay
    80 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is largely praised for its faithful adaptation from the original PC version, offering depth and strategic elements that engage players for hours. However, several users report issues with controls, unit formations, and battle mechanics, which can be frustrating and require a learning curve. Overall, while the gameplay is enjoyable and immersive, it is marred by bugs and some poorly designed mechanics that detract from the experience.

    • “The gameplay is solid with no compromises for being on mobile.”
    • “The depth of gameplay on offer here is unmatched by the majority of games on the Play Store.”
    • “The gameplay is smooth, the graphics are stunning, and the controls are intuitive.”
    • “Very, very hard to control units; pathfinding is sometimes awful, and some things that made the difference in the original strategies and gameplay are unusable here!”
    • “The mechanics in battle are a little messy.”
    • “The mechanics are really bad.”
  • graphics
    79 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game have received mixed feedback, with many praising the smooth performance and faithful recreation of the original PC version, while others note that they appear somewhat dated by modern standards. Users appreciate the optimization for mobile devices, highlighting that the graphics run well on various smartphones, but some express a desire for enhanced visual options and updates to improve the overall quality. Overall, the graphics are considered commendable for a mobile port, though there are calls for further improvements.

    • “The gameplay is smooth, the graphics are stunning, and the controls are intuitive.”
    • “Amazing, just as addictive as I remember, well optimized, the battles are fun, the graphics are perfect.”
    • “This is an excellent port that runs flawlessly on my Samsung 9 with better animations and graphics than the original.”
    • “Also, it seems to be using the low PC graphics settings with no options to change; I think most modern phones could handle the game maxed out.”
    • “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?!?”
    • “Allowed me to purchase but is nowhere near playable; I expected low FPS and some graphic glitches, but the horror I witnessed was something else.”
  • optimization
    27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game is praised for its solid optimization on mobile devices, running smoothly with good graphics and intuitive controls. While most users report excellent performance across various devices, some mention minor issues like control responsiveness and occasional crashes on specific models. Despite these concerns, the port is generally considered a faithful and well-optimized adaptation of the original PC game.

    • “It's a very faithful port of the original PC game that is very optimized for mobile.”
    • “Amazing, just as addictive as I remember, well optimized, the battles are fun, the graphics are perfect.”
    • “By far the best optimization I've seen on mobile.”
    • “To wrap up ... could have been better optimized in a variety of ways.”
    • “Bad controls... it would be better if the devs optimized the controls more.”
    • “Great game overall but not optimized for Fold 5 yet the game kept crashing; kindly fix this issue.”
  • monetization
    15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization model of the game is highly praised, with users appreciating the absence of ads and in-app purchases, emphasizing the value of a one-time upfront cost. Players feel that this approach enhances their gaming experience, allowing them to own the game outright and play offline without interruptions. Overall, the lack of microtransactions is seen as a significant positive compared to modern pay-to-win models.

    • “It's worth the $10 by far when there's no microtransactions.”
    • “I absolutely love this classic.. what's brilliant is you buy the game, you own it.. no in-app purchases.”
    • “Amazing to pay a little bit for a phone game and it be a complete game with no in-game purchases.”
    • “Sick of games that bombard with ads.”
    • “No in app purchase bs.”
    • “Amazing to pay a little bit for a phone game and it be a complete game with no in game purchases.”
  • story
    15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is praised for its depth and variety, offering engaging missions and a detailed narrative that enhances the overall experience. However, some users have reported issues with mission mechanics, such as missions not canceling when conditions change, which detracts from the gameplay. Overall, the storyline is considered strong and immersive, with plenty of content to explore.

    • “The game is so detailed, a massive war game with nice modes, a nice storyline, and just the problem.”
    • “Such a great story.”
    • “Very good story, a lot to do, and if you like games like World Conqueror, this game is for you.”
    • “There seems to be an issue with missions, that's why I rated it 4 stars.”
    • “I get a mission to blockade the port, but then my ally blocks it.”
    • “As far as I remember, in the PC version, the mission should be canceled straight away.”
  • music
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in this ported strategy game has received high praise for its nostalgic soundtrack, which evokes fond memories for players. Reviewers appreciate the seamless integration of the original sounds, enhancing the overall experience and contributing to the game's charm on touch screens.

    • “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.”
    • “Best part: all the nostalgic music and sounds are the same.”
    • “Great game and soundtrack, brings back memories.”
  • replayability
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, players find the game to be highly enjoyable and extremely replayable, often citing hours of engaging gameplay. However, some express concerns about the aggressive AI behavior early in the game, which can impact the experience.

    • “Ridiculously replayable.”
    • “Amazing time, hours of gameplay and replayability.”
    • “It's fun and replayable.”
  • emotional
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the emotional experience of the game to be wholesome and enjoyable, particularly when engaging with its easier settings for casual play. However, some users note that the mobile version's controls can be challenging, which may detract from the overall emotional engagement as they navigate hidden functions and manage their armies.

  • grinding
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious due to cumbersome battle controls and the repetitive process of creating units and buildings, which requires multiple clicks. While the AI is manageable, the effort needed to manage large armies and settlements detracts from the overall experience. Suggestions for improvement include streamlining the control scheme to reduce the number of clicks required.

    • “The controls make battles a bit tedious; however, the AI isn't so difficult that constantly pausing won't let you outsmart it.”
    • “Creating units is a bit tedious, and the same goes for building. You have to double-click the settlement, click this, click that... it's too much effort. I suggest just one click on the settlement and two pop-ups on top of the settlement to access the unit and building menu.”
  • humor
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users find the humor in the game to be entertaining, highlighting amusing moments such as unexpected gameplay outcomes and quirky missions that add a lighthearted touch to the experience. The humor seems to enhance the overall enjoyment, making it a memorable aspect of the game.

    • “The funny thing is that my Galaxy S10+ plays it better than my old family PC ever did.”
    • “I hit max on people with 2 on the Senate, and my faction leader was given a very special mission... hilarious.”
  • atmosphere
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with users noting it as one of the most enjoyable and memorable aspects, contributing to its status as a classic in the strategy genre.

    • “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 this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its stability.

ROME: Total War is a single player game.