Total War: ROME II - Emperor Edition

This game is actually madd fun to play, not only in single player but also multi player. would 100 percent recommend this to people who loves BC and AD history.

What the hell is going on with the game's optimization? My PC is much better now, but the performance has gotten a lot worse. Run the benchmark at max settings and see for yourself.

As far a dollar per dollar worth, you wont find anything better. easy to play, hard to learn. love games like this. that make it easy to want to come back and play more. Yet making progressing an actual challenge. almost 100 hours so far. And to be honest, I haven't enjoyed playing video games for some time now. Total War Rome 2 may of saved that. I am usually a fps gamer was never interested in turn based strategy games. Well i am a 100 hours in and are on the way to sell my x box series x to start my savings to by my first pc. Bye bye controller gaming and Hello Total War Series =)

Well that was an hour of my time I will never get back. That was absolutely awful! Coming from the original nothing made sense. I couldn't even figure out what I was building. Will literally never play this game again

I especially like the Strategy employed by the game. The combat AI takes into account armor and weapon upgrades. The AI also terrain and map features into account when resolving battle.

Great game, love the multiplayer atmosphere. Definitely worth getting the DLCs specifically Wrath of Sparta and the Greeks DLC.

This game is pretty good if you enjoy playing as major factions like Rome, Carthage, or the Seleucids. Some of minor factions are a lot less fun imo, but some people find enjoyment in playing them. I personally had fun with Syracuse, but had trouble with a few other factions.

This game goes on sale pretty often as do its many dlc's. There are many guides online that discuss which Dlc's to buy, so I highly suggest looking at those as well when you make the purchase. The base game is plenty enough though as it has the vast majority of fun factions already, and it also comes with the Imperator Augustus side campaign. Give this game a chance if you are interested in the series.

Turd game. improved graphics, same idiotic AI as 20 years ago, same difficulty increase by AI cheating, same erratic decision-making from AI. It's worth maybe 20 euro at most, for the graphics and history.

I mean.... its good. The release was really bad but that's ancient history now, I still come back to this game and run a campaign now and then. Graphics still hold up for a game of this scale and genre imo.

Always will be an awesome go-to game. Though one downside is that the game keeps crashing.

A very informative game about early European and Middle-eastern history.

Total War: ROME II - Emperor Edition is a sweeping strategic masterpiece, providing a comprehensive and immersive experience for fans of historical warfare and political intrigue. Developed by Creative Assembly, this edition is a refined and expanded version of the already ambitious original ROME II, delivering enhanced gameplay, numerous bug fixes, and substantial new content.

At its core, ROME II offers an intricate blend of turn-based empire management and real-time tactical battles. The Emperor Edition elevates this with improved AI behaviors, balancing issues addressed, and a polished user interface that makes navigating the complexities of ruling an ancient empire more intuitive and enjoyable.

The historical authenticity and attention to detail in Total War: ROME II are commendable. From the accurate portrayal of units, factions, and geography to the immersive cultural dynamics and political scheming, the game feels richly steeped in the classical era. Players will find themselves deeply engaged in diplomatic maneuvering, economic management, and military expansion.

Combat is a visual and tactical treat, showcasing detailed unit animations, massive-scale battles, and strategic depth that demands careful planning and adaptability. Each faction offers unique units and traits, allowing diverse strategies and replayability.

However, despite vast improvements, some minor issues remain, particularly around AI decision-making in complex diplomatic situations. Nonetheless, these flaws hardly detract from the grand scope and compelling gameplay.

In conclusion, Total War: ROME II - Emperor Edition is a definitive experience for strategy enthusiasts. Its impressive scale, strategic depth, and historical richness ensure that players will find countless hours of engaging and rewarding gameplay.

The devs never cared enough to fix the path finding or any of the bugs in this game, I've owned it since launch and its still the same mess. Dont buy, its a scam

Unfortunately, can't enter battles since switching to Windows 11.

This game is one of the best historical RTS that has been released, and it does feel like the developers had a soul when creating this game, unlike Phaeroh. The only major downsides is that this game feels very slow, unlike so many other titles like Total War Warhammer. The developers also took away team chat, which also invariably ruined the multiplayer scene, as it becomes exponentially harder to enforce rules and limit toxicity in your own lobbies, as well as communicate effectively. There are also many issues with glitchy Ai, especially in siege battles, which makes singleplayer super hard to enjoy. Otherwise, it is a solid game, if a little slow at times because of peer to peer connection difficulties. It also tends to get tedious, as all the factions do the same thing. There is slight variation, but looking at the stats and roles of units, every unit has at least 3 other clones on other rosters that do the same thing for almost the same amount of points. Some Hellenic/Greek factions, and barbarian factions share 70% of their roster with each other. Not just similar units, THE SAME UNITS. I get this game isn't total war warhammer, but the copy paste faction styles does get a bit boring. Otherwise, you get what you paid for. Good game, not Great, 7/10

12 years later this game is still utterly broken Ai is awful, on siege defences they don't even move, laggy buggy game, buy warhammer 3 and save your money for all their dlcs

I truly cant see why there are so many positive reviews

Good historical strategy game, some annoying parts.

Great game, the control of your lands to other political parties doesn't make any sense though, they have no political support, no troops and no money, yet if their loyalty drops below 0 they can seize my lands and rebel?

Dumb.

Also, ranged units attack and overall pathing can be janky.

Crashes when loading into battle on the campaign map. Devs never fixed this issue.

great game for everyone who likes strategy games. Recommendations: play carefully and don't push, follow politics so that there is no uprising.

Best Historical RTS on the market and will continue to be until Naval or overall Combined Arms Warfare is brought back in this capacity or greater.

Game is unplayable now, I downloaded again to re visit an old game and every time an enemy attacks i choose to go to the battle it locks up my computer with an hour glass and i cannot close the game out. I have to hold power button to force reboot. I cant recommend new players. When i have gotten to play before this and when it worked it was 5 stars, awesome game.

Rome 2 may be old and still flawed but in my opinion it is THE BEST historical Total War game out there. It just has that Total War feel that I think is lost in newer titles. The diplomacy is very poor and the AI can be infuriating at times, however, mods can drastically help in these regards. If you are looking for a newer historical Total War that doesn't have that Warhammer flavor to it, Rome 2 is your only option. (Attila is OK, just the time period feels lacking for what a Total War game should be; ie. conquer and grow not maintain and survive.)

great game, fan of the whole process of the gameplay and dictation of the non battle factors. would recomend smoother the add ons tho as thye origional sdems kinda limited for what it costed.

newbies ruin the game and laggers to they rage quit after a couple of defeats lagger make everthing really slow and ruin the game i love the game but their need to indtroduce something to tell you if their computer bad or if their new

Until you can play this game with two monitors without doing fancy tricks, pass.

Really fun, enjoy it a lot. This was one of the first total war games I played and have all the DLC for too

Really love the game since I love roman history along with WW1 and WW2. No real complaints with this game yet since at the time this review was written I haven't played much

I ve been playing at least 10 years this game. Totally worth it. It is the best - more realistic - slow paced game throughout the whole series. Personally i would give a 10/10 based on the time it was released!

I am a long time total war fan. I own and have played just about every title. In a way it hurts me to write this because I love the historical titles the most. I have owned this game for some time now and have had a continued issue with loading battles. The game gets stuck on the load screen and will not progress. I have tried many fixes with no success. It is very disappointing to say the least, as this is the only game consistently giving me problems. I can not recommend the game for that reason...

now i know this game is older but i really think its the best one ive played im relitively new to the total war series i jump in at 3 kingdoms that was the first i played and this one and shogun 2 are the best unless your into fantasy then warhammer 2 or 3 are awsome with extremely diverse armies but i like this one better then the newest egypt for one reason boat battles baby i need more of that boat battle action i saw guys strait up jumping off their boat to die in the water trying to board one of my ships it was pretty awsome if you havent played any of these games do your self a favor get this while its on sale shogun 2 or one of the warhammer ones i like egypt but i was so let down to not have boat battles its like if you have it in these older games why isnt it in the newer ones out with the boats in with the heavy handed politics am i right ;) im sorrow but your forgetting to intrigue the pharoh and pay 200 gold to do it are you sure you wanna pass the turn . but in all fairness the whole series is the bet grand strat games out there look no further my friend.

good game its pretty cool i dont understand why some dont like this game its really cool

If you wanted a game to replace your life and keep you interested forever, well here you go. (My steam hours do not count, i must have around 1000 hours on GOG) ((help me please))

Great game, not P2W, it is ALL about strategy, and kind-of like a WAY cooler, military-style version of chess.

good game, greedy company as always, i cant believe they charge for adding blood and gore, fucking idiots.

I remember the first time I played Total War: Rome II.
It was the autumn of 2013. I was twenty, hungry for stories of empires and battlefields, yet unaware of the weight of history and its ruthless turns.
A friend had told me about it — this epic world where Rome could rise and fall with a single battle, where legions clashed in the shadow of history’s greatest wars.
I opened the box, installed it, and before long, I found myself staring at a map that stretched across the known world.
But it wasn’t just a game.
It was an empire waiting to be built.
It was Rome II.

I clicked start, and suddenly, the world was at my feet — vast and unforgiving.
I spent hours moving my armies, conquering cities, watching the fires of war spread like wildfire across the Mediterranean.
The strategy, the politics, the careful plotting of every move — they consumed me.
I wasn’t playing it.
I was commanding it.

Then came the victories and defeats, the rise of empires, the chaos of rebellion.
I knew the map, the factions, the twists of diplomacy.
And without any guide — just history books and ambition — I carved my legacy into the annals of time.
It was my empire.
It was home.

Sometimes I’d sit for hours, just watching the sieges unfold, seeing the tides of history change before my eyes.
I wasn’t just a general.
I was the hand that guided the future of the Roman Empire.
I still remember that one battle — the sound of the trumpets, the clash of swords as my army swept through the gates of Carthage.
I could almost feel the weight of Rome in my hands.
It was my triumph.
It was my crown.

And now, over a decade later, I go back.
The world has changed. I have changed. I’m thirty-one now.
And those ambitions? They’ve moved from the battlefield to the real world — but the echoes of Rome still call.

Yet booting up Rome II feels like stepping into the ruins of a civilization long past.
The graphics may be older, the battles slower, but the heart remains untouched.
Every victory, every march, every last-ditch stand speaks in a language my soul knows too well.
It’s the voice of history.
It’s the weight of empire.

Total War: Rome II isn’t just a game.
It’s a time machine.
It’s a second chance to watch empires rise, and to feel the weight of their fall.

And as the legions march across the burning sands of Egypt, I remain there.
Fingers on the mouse...
And a tear I cannot tell — whether it’s sorrow or gratitude.

DO NOT BUY THIS GAME FOR THE MULTIPLAYER!!!

CA left this glitch in that lets you bring any unit as any faction combine this with the glitch that lets you bring any faction into Grand Campaign and you have to deal with Caesar in Gaul Rome (that has a slightly better roster then normal Rome) with Cimmerian Heavy Archers.

If they fix the bugs even just the bring any unit as any faction one but left the others in then i'd give the game a 8/10

Easily one of the best games of its time, even if it wasn't mainstream or loved by anyone outside its demographic.

This is the BEST total war game. Everything about it awesome. Just some glitches here and there :)

Creative Assembly has to be the most greedyiest fuckers known to man kind for making a game for 60 dollars, even when its rated lower in metacritics compared to their other games back then!!!!!!!! change the price lil nga

For some reason I think strategy games would be better if there were less battles but they are more meaningful.

Fighting a desperate last stand with a small garrison is 1000x more engaging than the mindless hunting of small ai armies or run-at the enemy battles.
I get the feeling that if every battle was important and wans't the main focus instead being the culmination of preparation, they would be more engaging. Granted it is though to say if anybody could make logistics fun

Total war games are always pretty good but this game has special place in my steam library. This is one of first strategic game that i have bought and I was immediately hooked. First gameplay i had no idea what to do but somehow i conquered all most whole map with Iceni faction. I get back to this game time to time and enjoy every time.

Gameplay is very nice and sometimes very challenging but nothing is beating that feeling when you win over 1500 enemies with 100 horses.

Some cons what i have to say is that this game freezes some times especially if you try to control large armies and enemy also has large army.

I absolutly recomend everyone who is interested in these types of games to buy it and play it. Of course this game is pretty expensive and probably stays expensive for ever but if it ever goes on sale grab it.

Hey Sega/Steam quick question, when the hell are you gonna fix this game for Steam so I can actually update and play it, I've been looking at content configuration is unavailable for Rome 2 literally for over 2 years now, would be cool if this was actually fixed

This is the best Total War game ever. Just admit it, dont deceive yourself with Warhammers flashy spells and stuff, you will return here eventually.

I love the game! Great mechanics! Just a masterpiece! I have played the game since it came out but then I had bought it on CD. I strongly reccomend it!

One of the best strategy games out there, and by far one of the best Total War Games ever made.

Very Fun, Takes a little bit to learn what factions are good/you enjoy using and how different mechanics work and stuff but overall fun even when i had no idea what i was doing. I recommend watching Pixelated Apollo's multiplayer siege battles on youtube, its helped me learn and see new tactics, how different units work, different playstyles etc, they are also just super entertaining videos that i've been watching for a long time.

Fun game to play, to control, to conquer.

this game is amazing it has great battles graficts are amazing the only things i dident like is when i play the game it somtimes freezes and dosent let me do anything so i haft to restart my computuor but this is prob fixable i just havent done it yet the campain is amazing to even tho i wish the faction had more diffrences like maby special units or somthing only for that faction would by nice but overall i would highly recomend this.

Gameplay can be long and requires deep thought and calculation, but is incredibly fun and satisfying due to this.