Still, the battles are epic in scale and entertaining - and the battlefield is where Rome 2 has its finest moments.Īs mentioned, the scope is large, and Rome 2 can be very daunting for new players to the series. Real-time battles are a sight to behold indeed, but the lack of multiple tactics on the battlefield as well as occasional path-finding issues keeps the combat from reaching the heights seen in previous entries of the series. As ambitious as the game tries to be, the size of the game creates tedium for managing larger empires, which makes smaller countries more attractive for management. Players take control of various world powers after the fracture of Alexander’s empire following his early death, leading them through military might, shrewd diplomacy, and economic prowess. Historically, Rome 2 has an incredible scope. But does Total War: Rome 2 live up to the lofty expectations, and does it reach the heights of the series' best entry, Shogun 2?įor the most part, yes, though it is not without shortcomings.

After a plethora of solid entries into the world of strategy gaming, Total War: Rome 2 arrives on the scene to make its case as the next great entry into the series long-standing lineup of tactical RTS as well as turn-based empire conquest.

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