Total War: ROME REMASTERED

Developer: Creative Assembly
Release: Apr 29th 2021
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" Classic strategy with enhanced 4K visuals and real-time battles but plagued by bugs and clunky UI "

Total War: ROME REMASTERED Review

Total War: ROME REMASTERED is a modernized version of the classic strategy game that retains the original's core gameplay while improving graphics and system compatibility. Players appreciate the enhanced battle mechanics and modern camera controls, which elevate the real-time tactics experience. However, the remaster is often seen as a bare minimum update, lacking significant innovation beyond visual upgrades and quality-of-life improvements.

Many users find the new UI frustrating and unintuitive, with some describing it as a downgrade compared to the original. Pathfinding and AI behavior issues persist, impacting both battles and campaign strategy. Technical problems like crashes and bugs remain a concern for some players, though others report stable performance. The absence of multiplayer campaigns and limited mod support also disappoint fans. Overall, while the game offers nostalgia and improved visuals, it falls short of expectations for a full remake or comprehensive overhaul.

Highlights

Players praise the , which bring the classic game into a modern visual era. The real-time battle mechanics and sieges remain engaging and are considered some of the best in the genre. Fans appreciate that the core gameplay is preserved, offering a familiar yet refreshed experience. The remaster runs more smoothly on modern systems, reducing crashes compared to the original. Additionally, modern camera controls and compatibility with mods like Europa Barbarorum enhance replayability.

Many highlight the game's nostalgic value and strategic depth, calling it a timeless classic that still holds up after two decades.

Criticisms

The UI redesign is widely criticized for being clunky, unintuitive, and reminiscent of mobile interfaces, frustrating longtime PC players. Pathfinding issues persist, with units sometimes teleporting or getting stuck, detracting from battle immersion. AI behavior is often illogical, especially regarding alliances and siege tactics, reducing strategic challenge. Technical problems such as crashes during turn transitions and unresponsive controls have been reported, leading some players to abandon the game. The lack of multiplayer campaign mode and broken in-game wiki disappoint fans expecting more from a remaster. Some feel the game offers only minimal improvements over the original, questioning its value at full price.

Pros

  • Enhanced graphics bring classic visuals into the modern era with widescreen support.
  • Real-time battle mechanics remain engaging and tactically deep.
  • Modern camera controls improve gameplay fluidity and user experience.
  • Runs more smoothly on modern systems with fewer crashes than original.
  • Preserves the core gameplay that made the original a timeless classic.
  • Compatibility with popular mods enhances replayability and content variety.
  • Siege mechanics and large unit battles work well with improved pathfinding.

Cons

  • UI redesign is clunky, unintuitive, and frustrating for PC players.
  • Persistent pathfinding bugs cause units to teleport or get stuck.
  • AI behavior is illogical, undermining strategic depth and alliances.
  • Frequent crashes during turn transitions disrupt gameplay flow.
  • Lack of multiplayer campaign disappoints fans expecting more features.
  • In-game wiki is broken and unhelpful for new players.
  • Minimal improvements beyond graphics make purchase feel unnecessary.

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Total War: ROME REMASTERED lets you relive the legacy that defined the award-winning 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.

Release Date Apr 29th 2021
Publisher SEGA
Developer Creative Assembly, Feral Interactive
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User Reviews

Mostly Positive (7,411)
78% Positive 22% Negative