What Gamespot Users have to say about Rome: Total War

  • Rating:9.9

    The BEST strategy game ever created!

    By brc320 | Review Date: Sep 25, 2004 | PC

    This game is nothing short of amazing. Anybody who likes strategy games should play this! The games hybrid nature of both turn based and real-time strategy provides an unbeatable combination which is nearly impossible to... Read Full Review

    2 of 6 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:9.4

    Absolute game of the year candidate!

    By stegma | Review Date: Sep 25, 2004 | PC

    I have to say that Ive been getting bored of most games very quickly lately. This game, has been one of the most anticipated in my "Wish List" and beyond a doubt, it has delivered!! The game play is absolutely ove... Read Full Review

    0 of 0 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:9.6

    Rome:Total War is a Brutal and Epic Masterpiece and the best Strategy Game since Starcraft. Definatley worth purchasing

    By British_Apostle | Review Date: Sep 24, 2004 | PC

    I have been playing Rome: Total War for about 5 to 6 hours so far and they have completly rekindled my love for the genr ta started me down the path of gaming. Nothing beats the satisfaction of seeing enemies dissolve b... Read Full Review

    3 of 7 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:9.6

    Great game.

    By _Ninja | Review Date: Sep 24, 2004 | PC

    I've been waiting for this game for awhile now and just got it yesterday.It's a great game a real upgrade from "medieval total war".You can mow down a army of warriors (not including spearmen bad call).If your a strategi... Read Full Review

    1 of 7 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:10

    With such an impressive game, there's little left to improve upon.

    By harden007 | Review Date: Sep 24, 2004 | PC

    For me, this game really recreates the feeling of Rome, much better than any other Roman game. The strategy is excellent, and there are just so many good ideas in there to even mention. Large playground (campaign map), a... Read Full Review

    2 of 10 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:9.6

    So far so good, amazing graphics, same good 'ol Total War battles, and some nice improvements. More challenging too

    By Tomahawk22 | Review Date: Sep 24, 2004 | PC

    So far so good, amazing graphics, same good 'ol Total War battles, and some nice improvements. More challening too on the harder levels too, which is great. If you liked Shogun or Medieval at all, this is a MUST. I ho... Read Full Review

    1 of 3 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:9.3

    Simply Amazing

    By magogian | Review Date: Sep 24, 2004 | PC

    I've played Shogun and Medieval for years on end. However, neither comes close to Rome:Total War. (Not that they are supposed to). Simply put, this game is amazing. The strategic depth down to the intricate tactica... Read Full Review

    4 of 12 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:9.5

    Live up to the total war series? Read.

    By chaosyndrom | Review Date: Sep 24, 2004 | PC

    Rome: Total War, is a great RTS, compareing it to other RTS, then yes it has great everything, which requires great skill, for the settings you place it on. There are many factions to choose from, and the Multiplayer is ... Read Full Review

    2 of 30 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:9.4

    Greatest RTS to date

    By mcahill92129 | Review Date: Sep 24, 2004 | PC

    one word....AMAZING. this game is everything and more i wanted from this game. the graphics are really good for a RTS, gameplay is great, just like S:TW and M:TW. Sound is decent, and this game has unbelieveable replay v... Read Full Review

    2 of 2 users found the following review helpful