The WhatsNext verdict
For Fans of classic grand strategy and historical warfare who enjoy deep turn-based empire administration paired with large-scale tactical battlefield command.: It captures the quintessential Total War formula, uniting territorial expansion, civic development, diplomacy, and tactical battle maneuvering into an engrossing strategic campaign with exceptional replayability. Tradeoff: The overhauled user interface introduces awkward navigation and readability hurdles, while legacy battle AI and unit pathfinding quirks occasionally disrupt tactical engagements.
What it does best
One more turn, one more campaign
Strategy that rewards real thought
What might put you off
A dated and sometimes frustrating interface
Legacy AI and pathfinding problems
The setup
What you are walking into
Total War: Rome Remastered lets you relive the legacy that defined the strategy game series. Remastered to 4K with multiple improvements to visuals as well as refinements to gameplay, it's time to revisit a true classic. Not everyone gets a second chance to conquer the Roman Empire. Includes: Total War: Rome Remastered + Alexander & Barbarian Invasion DLC Rome: Total War - Collection (original 2004 title)
Where it lives
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