Is it just me, or does it seem like there is more hype surrounding Rome II?

I don't know if this is something that has followed every game, but I feel like there is more of a build up to this one. The last Total War game that I have played is Medieval 2 Total war and I was introduced to the series through Rome. I never cared much for Empire or Shogun 2 Total War, but I am incredibly excited about Rome 2. Maybe it's me being more attentive to the game that I'm suddenly seeing a lot on it, but then again, I can't remember as much attention being paid to the others. (And by attention, I mean screenshots being released and such.) Anyone else getting this feeling or is it me? While we're on the subject, how many of you are anticipating this game?

Seems about the same level of hype and interest as any other full fledged Total War title. You are probably just following this one closer than the previous ones. If you havent played a Total War game since Medival 2, you are definitely in for a lot of upgrades come Rome II.

Seems about the same level of hype and interest as any other full fledged Total War title. You are probably just following this one closer than the previous ones. If you havent played a Total War game since Medival 2, you are definitely in for a lot of upgrades come Rome II.

XaosII

This.  And once more info and gameplay shows up, hype will build.

If you havent played a Total War game since Medival 2, you are definitely in for a lot of downgrades come Rome II.

XaosII

IMHO. I think they're just getting worse.

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If you havent played a Total War game since Medival 2, you are definitely in for a lot of downgrades come Rome II.

dsgsdfgf

IMHO. I think they're just getting worse.

Seems about the same level of hype and interest as any other full fledged Total War title. You are probably just following this one closer than the previous ones. If you havent played a Total War game since Medival 2, you are definitely in for a lot of upgrades come Rome II.

XaosII

Probably the same amount of hype as usual, since Total War is a popular game as it is. I never played the first Rome game, but hear a lot of people thought it is the best of the Total War series. Plus people have been begging for another one for years since I started playing Total War games back when Medieval 2 came out.XIntoTheBlue

It's a total war so the hype is to be expected

Plus its *****Ing Rome

:lol:

Anybody who says Shogun 2 is worse than previous Total War titles is out of their minds.

Maybe if they make an entire TV series based on the game like Rome: Total War had, they'll be getting close to the hype. TBH though I doubt they need to make much hype. Fans, like myself, will be excited for the game from the mention of one word and one number...Rome 2 :)

Now I need to go play more Shogun 2, I've not got my money's worth from it yet. Only 290 hours logged.

I remember Total War: Empire having quite a bit of hype: Mainly because of the ship combat and more modern weapons. Empire is the only Total War game I have played, and I liked it a lot. I highly anticipate Rome II; probably the only game I will pay full price for this year.

:lol:

Anybody who says Shogun 2 is worse than previous Total War titles is out of their minds.

airshocker

[QUOTE="XaosII"]

Seems about the same level of hype and interest as any other full fledged Total War title. You are probably just following this one closer than the previous ones. If you havent played a Total War game since Medival 2, you are definitely in for a lot of upgrades come Rome II.

wis3boi

This.  And once more info and gameplay shows up, hype will build.

Maybe if they make an entire TV series based on the game like Rome: Total War had, they'll be getting close to the hype. TBH though I doubt they need to make much hype. Fans, like myself, will be excited for the game from the mention of one word and one number...Rome 2 :)

Now I need to go play more Shogun 2, I've not got my money's worth from it yet. Only 290 hours logged.

GarGx1

That's true..and what do you mean upgrades? Cause if it's any better than the original rome, I am much more curious about it.

soolkiki

much better AI, much better pathfinding, units rotate in place rather than crisscross during 90+ angles, controls for fine movement (i.e. move forward/back/rotate only a few feet), unit animations that actually engage in combat rather than just wildly swing swords at a phantom target, campaign maps are no longer grid based, much greater variety in sieges, a skill tree for generals to mak them more diverse, naval combat, units with activated abilities, mounted units can unmount or remount in the middle of combat, archers/gunners are much smarter about not killing your own units (though you can manually order them to fire into the enemy even if casualties on your sides will be greater), ranged units will show you an arc of up to where can they fire, and more that im forgetting.

These are all alot of convenience improvements that they've added since Medieval 2 that are pretty much expected to be in Rome II in addition to whatever unique improvements it'll come with.

Not at all, unit diversity is essential for me in games, and there was a massive lack of it in Shogun 2. So, IMO Shogun 2 was worse for that one reason.

Opinion is not fact. 

Majistrate

Honestly, this is one of the most stupid things I've ever heard.

How diverse can you get when you're focusing on a single nation-state? This wasn't a Total War game involving many countries. If it was maybe you'd have a leg to stand on.

Im really looking forward to Rome 2, the best strategy game series imo. leagues better than anything else, i've played before, and i've played em all :)

The vanilla games are decent and fun, but the mods opens up the game, for a long timer after the initial release.  

A good example is EB mod for Rome, which is one of the best games/mods I have played in a long time, even though Rome is from 2004 :) 

Im really looking forward to Rome 2, the best strategy game series imo. leagues better than anything else, i've played before, and i've played em all :)

The vanilla games are decent and fun, but the mods opens up the game, for a long timer after the initial release.  

A good example is EB mod for Rome, which is one of the best games/mods I have played in a long time, even though Rome is from 2004 :) 

Walincas

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Im really looking forward to Rome 2, the best strategy game series imo. leagues better than anything else, i've played before, and i've played em all :)

The vanilla games are decent and fun, but the mods opens up the game, for a long timer after the initial release.  

A good example is EB mod for Rome, which is one of the best games/mods I have played in a long time, even though Rome is from 2004 :) 

kraken2109

[QUOTE="Walincas"]

Im really looking forward to Rome 2, the best strategy game series imo. leagues better than anything else, i've played before, and i've played em all :)

The vanilla games are decent and fun, but the mods opens up the game, for a long timer after the initial release.  

A good example is EB mod for Rome, which is one of the best games/mods I have played in a long time, even though Rome is from 2004 :) 

kraken2109

I would recommend Darth Mod, it improves the AI, and have massive amounts of bug fixes - get your mods at www.twcenter.net - for all games in the Total war series - each "published" mod, have good descriptions and often also screenshots etc.