Is the Total War series Totally awesome?

Particularly Rome: Total War Gold Edition only going for $20, and Medieval II: Total War.

I want to get into these games, but how is it like compared to other RTSs such as Dawn of War, Star Craft, or Lord of the Rings Battle for Middle Earth II?

Anyway, I don't think I'll get Medieval II: TW until the price drops on it, but Rome for only $20 with the exp. pack looks cool. So any impressions for someone who never played the Total War series will be much appreciated.

Thanks.

well, kid,just wait for Empire:Total War, everything's gonna be new, sega's gonna scrap the rome:total war engine, n all the methods r playing would be revolutionarized

well, kid,just wait for Empire:Total War, everything's gonna be new, sega's gonna scrap the rome:total war engine, n all the methods r playing would be revolutionarized

darthfanta

And don't wait for Empire, go buy Rome or Medieval II. They're both excellent. I think that if you buy Rome and like it you'll like the change of scenery and huge graphics upgrade Medieval II offers. Medieval II is the best looking RTS I've ever seen but it doesn't offer anything in the way of better gameplay.

firstly its nothing like games like command and conquer or dawn of war....its a cerry different type of strategy.

basically a total war game is the pinnacle of strategy games.....the best strategy series ever made.....ever. there are crackin games like homeworld and dawn of war....very cool games. but a total war game is a step up again imho.

rome gold edition for 20 quid is the one id recommend especially if ure new to the series. its got the easiest learnign curve imho but, at higher difficulty settings, itll still stretch u.

u cant go wrong with either one though....they are both absolutely epic.....the finest example of a strategy game on the PC.

The Total War games are a serious time investment, but they are also some of the best strategy games you will ever play. Period.

Buy Total War Eras right now.

get rome

i got rome anthology with both expansion packs (which i havent even started yet) for 15 yoyos.

its utterly fantastic, i will finish it someday!

Guys this is older then...well almost a year oldToriko42

Perhaps he still needs advice. Some people are just no good at making their minds up.

[QUOTE="Toriko42"]Guys this is older then...well almost a year oldfatshodan

Perhaps he still needs advice. Some people are just no good at making their minds up.

Wow, didn't even realize that it was that old. Well, if he sees the thread he's got some good answers.