Binding: CD-ROM
Brand: Avanquest Software
EAN: 5016488114615
Label: Avanquest Software
Manufacturer: Avanquest Software
Manufacturer Maximum Age: 216 months
Manufacturer Minimum Age: 132 months
Platform: Windows XP
Publisher: Avanquest Software
Release Date: September 22, 2006
Studio: Avanquest Software

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Editorial Review:

Amazon.co.uk Review::
With the glory days of the real-time strategy game now nothing but a distant memory, Activision's Total War series has come to totally dominate the strategy market and Rome is such a huge leap above the already impressive Medieval and Shogun titles that the series has almost become a mini-industry in itself.

Set, fairly obviously, during the hey day of the first Roman Empire, the game gives you total control over your own faction with the game once again split between a turn-based strategic world map and real-time tactical battles. The former allows you to build and maintain armies and buildings, but also gives increased control over diplomacy and trade--elements that were largely overlooked in previous titles.

The real draw of the game though is the tactical battles which are now displayed using some quite staggering 3D graphics that can see up to 10,000 separate warrior in battle at one time. With units ranging from elephants and inflammable pigs to centurions and escaped slaves just watching the battles unfold is as epic as any Hollywood blockbuster. What's perhaps most impressive about the game is that controlling such huge numbers of soldiers is actually surprisingly easy with a simple point-and-click interface making everything as smooth as possible.

Rome: Total War is one of those rare breed of games that is largely impossible to fault. In technical and gameplay terms it gets everything right and unless you have a pathological hatred of strategy games this is easily one of the best PC games ever made. --David Jenkins




Rating: - nice use of strategy
the game is brilliant and undenieble.the theme tune is great and there is a brilliant range of units to choose from.the game is about completing battles against enemys like greeks,romans,gauls or eny other ones.i also love custom battle mode where you can choose an army,a location and make up the units.it also features a great story mode where you have to be the most powerful nation of all.as the game gos the game gets a bit tricky but its still fun.however sometimes the game runs slow on some parts ... Read More

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Rating: - Hail Rome!
Nearly ten years ago I remember playing Age of Empires. I really enjoyed playing it, and I imagined how much greater the game could be if it was in 3D, with the option to view the battles from the ground.
When Shogun was released in 2000, I was really hoping that the Creative Assembly were going to follow up with a Roman Period game, but I imagined that they wouldn't.

I was therefore very surprised to discover that in 2004 they were going to release this game. In the four years that ... Read More

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Rating: - Is it your cup of tea
With single player campaign and mapmaker you can enjoy happy hour upon happy hour playing. But download Game spy and you find Rome takes on a whole new genre with people who know what they are doing not idiot computers. But the maps do soon get repetitive and the campaign drives you mad with backstabbing allies.

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Rating: - History in the Making
The greatest game in historical strategy, roll playing great Roman leaders and fighting historical battles. The senates orders are not made to follow but can be helpful, their commands can be from taking a city to recruiting a unit of mercenaries. Destroying factions is a sure way to get the senate on your side and to become more reliable as well as helping the defence of your people.

I would recommend this game to anybody who is interested in Roman history or enjoys strategy gaming experiences. ... Read More

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Rating: - Formidable.
It's just a classic game all round. A magnificaent blend of Strategy, war, management and Roman style politics. A true great of the Total War series. The campaigns are so fantastic and enthralling: nothing is as satisfying as building your own Roman empire (unless it's seeing your classy assasin strike down the enemy general just before battle). The battles are awe inspiring: especially the sieges and river crossings.

The only down side is there isn't a 2 player mode which is surprising as it is ... Read More

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