Rome: Total War

"...an armchair general’s dream come true and shouldn’t be missed by anyone who loves a good strategic experience."

"It has a seamless blend of strategy and tactics, giving the player the power to choose whether he wants to enjoy one or the other, the 11 civilizations to play – and it does this all in a very refined fashion. Shogun, and to a greater extent Medieval, suffered pitifully from their engine’s inadequate interface."

"The attention to detail in almost every aspect of the game is almost jaw dropping."

"Rome: Total War is the very definition of an epic strategy game."

"Hardcore PC strategy gamers fondly remember Medieval: Total War as one of the best strategy titles of the past decade. Expectations are high for the sequel: gamers are hoping Rome: Total War will be a shimmering golden God of strategy gaming, a new benchmark by which all other games are judged. Is it? Not quite -- there are still some rough spots on the Appian Way. But Rome is nonetheless a stunning title, a worthy addition to the franchise and a must-have if you're into strategy gaming."