Rome: Total War

Rome: Total War (2004)

by The Creative Assembly, Activision, Feral Interactive, Sega
Genres:Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS), Simulator, Real Time Strategy (RTS), Tactical
Themes:Historical, Warfare
Game modes:Single player, Multiplayer
Story:Set during the rule of the late Roman Republic and the early Roman Empire, Rome: Total War is a real-time tactics and turn-based strategy game that takes place across Europe, North Africa and the Near East. The player assumes control of one of three Roman families with eight other factions playable outside the main campaign. The main goal of the campaign is to become emperor of Rome by conquering fifty provinces with the support of the people before capturing Rome itself although a short campaign is also available wherein success depends on besting other factions in a race to seize control of 15 provinces.Show more
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user avatar@nobody1999user avatar@nobody1999
January 29, 2025
the number one Total War game in the series ! Especially the Original Version for me. So many memories and moments from this game... if it comes to GOG... this platform will gain lots of new users.
user avatar@Tounushiuser avatar@Tounushi
January 30, 2025
Whenever I think of the Roman Empire, I think of this game. I used to play it until the explored (and conquered) map got too huge for my PC at the time to load. Every sound, every track of music is immediately memorable and every line is quotable. UNIIIIITS! FORM TESTUDO!
user avatar@Mortarahuser avatar@Mortarah
February 07, 2025
This one was the breaking point of RTS games for me. The 3D epic battles where unit types, positioning, and tactics really mattered - including the sieges - blew me away. Add to that the grand campaign map which let you evolve your cities and family, whilst conquering the world with your nation (and reading some important quotes on loading screen) really brought this game to a peak. And the historical scenarios - whilst really difficult - were also very fun to play. I still own a CD for the Gold Edition (which includes the Barbarian Invasion - also amazing - expansion), and hope to one day see this one and the whole series on GOG one day.
user avatar@Ferrymanuser avatar@Ferryman
February 09, 2025
The second best total war game ever made after Medieval II. My favorite time period. Not very historical but if you ignore that still fun. Rome II is dreadful even after a decade of updates.
user avatar@LyrixCazuser avatar@LyrixCaz
March 28, 2025
I remember playing this game with my friend.. got my ass handed to me every single time :( but i knew it was a good game, the game is quite old by now, but that alone in my opinion makes it a great candidate for GOG plus, as far as i know this game has no licensed things in it (ei: music, real life brands, etc. etc..)
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