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ROME: Total War - BI is a single player casual strategy game. It was developed by Feral Interactive and was released on March 28, 2017. It received positive reviews from players.

"Rome: Total War - Barbarian Invasion" is a turn-based strategy and real-time battles game set in the declining Roman Empire. Choose from 18 factions, including formidable Barbarian tribes, and engage in large-scale 3D battles with thousands of units. The game features a horde system, intuitive touch controls, and is compatible with select iOS devices.

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83%

Audience ScoreBased on 799 reviews

graphics13 positive mentions

stability15 negative mentions

Great port of a classic game, bringing back nostalgia and providing a solid Total War experience on mobile.
Smooth gameplay with good graphics, making it enjoyable for both new players and fans of the original PC version.
Responsive developers who actively address issues and provide updates, enhancing the overall gaming experience.

Controls can be clunky and difficult to manage on mobile, making strategic unit placement challenging during battles.
Frequent crashes and bugs, particularly during battles or when loading campaigns, detracting from the gameplay experience.
Limited unit sizes and some missing features from the PC version, which can affect the depth and enjoyment of the game.

graphics
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players praising the smoothness and clarity reminiscent of the original PC version, while others note that the visuals may feel dated. Some users appreciate the upgrade from previous titles like Rome Total War, highlighting the game's ability to handle complex scenes without lag. However, there are also complaints about the user interface not fitting mobile formats and requests for further graphical improvements.
- “Absolutely gobsmacked that it can be done, yet so thankful...the game is amazing, with crystal clear graphics and sound, almost as if I'm back playing it on PC.”
- “Graphics are wonderful, controls are intuitive and gameplay is smooth.”
- “Very smooth and clear graphics... I like to play small custom battles... it's just so good... during these COVID times... can't go anywhere... so I play this.”
- “The graphics are so bad I can't see a thing I'm playing.”
- “Obviously dated graphics but definitely a smoothly operating, easy to play, fun game.”
- “Some may underrate the graphics, not understanding this game came out a long time ago and there is a lot to process with each individual soldier attacking.”
stability
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
83%
The stability of the game has received significant criticism, with users reporting numerous glitches, crashes, and issues such as black screens and corrupted saves. While some players have had positive experiences on certain devices, the overall consensus indicates that the game is plagued by bugs that hinder gameplay, making it difficult to recommend. Many users express hope for future improvements from the developers to address these stability issues.
- “Countless hours spent back in the day on PC; amazing that it's now here and runs great on my Redmi Note 5 with Android 9.”
- “Runs great on my Galaxy S7; love the newer mechanics added since the base game.”
- “Toral War is the best ever; runs great and is totally worth it.”
- “The second is, the glitches and sudden black screen.”
- “The player is unable to control units in battle, the auto result is very buggy, crashes and unfair to the player, saves randomly getting corrupted, it's just a pile of trash.”
- “It is nice but the game freezes 10 minutes into the game at the battle scene when an enemy's general dies and it's now stuck.”
gameplay
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the gameplay is highly praised for its depth, diversity, and engaging mechanics, particularly in the "barbarian invasions" expansion, which has been a favorite among fans for years. While some users experienced technical issues and control challenges, many found the gameplay enjoyable and smooth, with impressive graphics and no pay-to-win elements. The game offers substantial content, making it a worthwhile experience for players.
- “There's months and years worth of fun gameplay and content to chew through here.”
- “Graphics are wonderful, controls are intuitive and gameplay is smooth.”
- “No p2w rubbish just great gameplay and it is offline as well!”
- “The gameplay is simply painful.”
- “I have lost 3 hours of gameplay because it synchronized with 3 hours of earlier data.”
- “Controls are a bit shaky, but the gameplay is all there.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's optimization is generally positive, with most players reporting smooth performance and only occasional crashes, often attributed to external factors. However, some users feel that further optimization could enhance the experience.
- “It runs smoothly; I have only had one crash while playing, and I think that was more related to the number of other applications I had running at the time.”
- “The game runs smoothly without any issues, which is great.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players highlight the exceptional replayability of the game, noting that it offers unlimited hours of enjoyment without microtransactions. Many express that each playthrough remains engaging and unpredictable, contributing to its lasting appeal.
- “I've spent hundreds of hours playing Total War on Android; the best game for money with unlimited replay value.”
- “Zero microtransactions and great replayability.”
- “Endlessly replayable, and I'm still surprised by the outcomes.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate the game's monetization model, highlighting the absence of ads and in-app purchases, which enhances their overall enjoyment of the battles and simplicity of the gameplay.
- “Thank you for no in-app purchase nonsense!”
- “The monetization model is fair and doesn't disrupt gameplay.”
- “I appreciate that the game offers optional purchases without forcing them on players.”