Rome: Total War
Rome: Total War is a video game that consists of 2 releases
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Rome Total War offers players several different ways to play in single player mode.
The player has the ability to jump right into a quick and random battle with this mode. Unlike the Custom Battle where the player can choose their faction and units, in this mode the player can be evenly matched, have an advantage, or be at a disadvantage. The battlefield can also range from cities and towns to open fields and mountains.
If the player wishes to jump right into the tactical combat element of the game they can do so by playing a Custom Battle. In this mode the player has the ability to join a custom battle in which they select an available faction and particular units for themselves as well as their computer opponent.
Players also have the ability to participate in some of the greatest battles in the ancient world such as the Battle of Lake Trasimene and The Battle of Carrhae. Unlike the custom battle, players do not have control of choosing their units as the scenarios maintain some historical accuracy.
The main element of the single player experience, the campaign allows the player to have complete control over the political, social, economic, and military elements of one of the 21 factions in the game. Each of the factions represent a different empire or political bloc from the ancient world.
There are two types of campaign. The short campaign requires the player to capture 15 cities and destroy a designated faction. The longer campaign requires the player to take over Rome and occupying a total of 50 cities.
For the first play through of the campaign, players must choose to be one of the three Roman factions. However, over time other factions will be unlocked as the player conquers the other groups with the Roman factions and all playable factions will be unlock when the player finishes the campaign. Certain factions can never be unlocked, but simple modification of game files have allow them to be playable.
As with previous Total War games, the primary objective is to mass large armies to conquer provinces and cities which will grant you income from taxes and allows you to expand your empire. The ultimate objective is to capture 50 provinces and capture Rome itself, though this can be reduced through the option of a shorter campaign. The player begins the campaign by choosing a faction of the era ranging from the Greeks, Gauls or one of three Roman factions. It is also possible to unlock more factions by completing the campaign allowing for a greater variety of gameplay.
Rome: Total War's multiplayer is the only weak aspect about the game. Many of the units are overpowered, meaning that even the faction you pick before the game even begins may determine the outcome of the fight. While the incredibly long singleplayer experience would suffice and still make it a great game, the multiplayer seems like an unnecessary attachment which you don't have to play to enjoy the game.
Take control of massive armies as you battle to conquer the known world. Be it on the battlefield or on the world map, besiege cities and rout enemies all for the ultimate goal of crushing the senate and ruling Rome.
Rome: Total War is a critically acclaimed historical-strategy game created by British video game developer Creative Assembly and was released on September 22, 2004. Building on the success and accomplishments of Shogun: Total War and Medieval: Total War, Rome: Total War is a combination of turn-based strategy and real-time 3D tactical battles. It was the first game in the series to have three-dimensional tactical battles and is one of the major elements of the gameplay that separates the game from competitors in the genre. In the tactical battles, the player has the ability to control units from a general's point of view---thus allowing the player to find specific weaknesses in the enemy's defenses by using the different unit types and their respective abilities.Single Player Modes
Rome Total War offers players several different ways to play in single player mode.
Quick Battle
The player has the ability to jump right into a quick and random battle with this mode. Unlike the Custom Battle where the player can choose their faction and units, in this mode the player can be evenly matched, have an advantage, or be at a disadvantage. The battlefield can also range from cities and towns to open fields and mountains.
Custom Battle
If the player wishes to jump right into the tactical combat element of the game they can do so by playing a Custom Battle. In this mode the player has the ability to join a custom battle in which they select an available faction and particular units for themselves as well as their computer opponent.
Historical Battle
Players also have the ability to participate in some of the greatest battles in the ancient world such as the Battle of Lake Trasimene and The Battle of Carrhae. Unlike the custom battle, players do not have control of choosing their units as the scenarios maintain some historical accuracy.
Campaign
The main element of the single player experience, the campaign allows the player to have complete control over the political, social, economic, and military elements of one of the 21 factions in the game. Each of the factions represent a different empire or political bloc from the ancient world.
There are two types of campaign. The short campaign requires the player to capture 15 cities and destroy a designated faction. The longer campaign requires the player to take over Rome and occupying a total of 50 cities.
For the first play through of the campaign, players must choose to be one of the three Roman factions. However, over time other factions will be unlocked as the player conquers the other groups with the Roman factions and all playable factions will be unlock when the player finishes the campaign. Certain factions can never be unlocked, but simple modification of game files have allow them to be playable.
Roman Factions:
- Julii
- Brutii
- Scipii
Unlockable Factions:
- Germania
- Gaul
- The Greek Cities
- The Seleucid Empire
- Parthia
- Carthage
- Briton
- Ptolemiaic Egyptians
Non-Playable Factions:
- Armenia
- Dacia
- Iberia
- Macedon
- Numidia
- Pontus
- Roman Senate
- Scythia
- Rebels - Slaves
- Thrace
Gameplay
As with previous Total War games, the primary objective is to mass large armies to conquer provinces and cities which will grant you income from taxes and allows you to expand your empire. The ultimate objective is to capture 50 provinces and capture Rome itself, though this can be reduced through the option of a shorter campaign. The player begins the campaign by choosing a faction of the era ranging from the Greeks, Gauls or one of three Roman factions. It is also possible to unlock more factions by completing the campaign allowing for a greater variety of gameplay.
Rome: Total War's multiplayer is the only weak aspect about the game. Many of the units are overpowered, meaning that even the faction you pick before the game even begins may determine the outcome of the fight. While the incredibly long singleplayer experience would suffice and still make it a great game, the multiplayer seems like an unnecessary attachment which you don't have to play to enjoy the game.
| Game Name | Rome: Total War |
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Sept. 22, 2004
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| BBFC |
BBFC: 12
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ESRB: T
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