Rome: Total War is not just a cult strategy game, it has entered the golden fund of computer games, which is not even a classic of the genre, but simply a classic among all that has ever been developed for the PC. Having appeared on the world in the now far away 2004, the game still has a huge number of fans. Therefore, the translation of this landmark game for mobile platforms certainly became a landmark event in the world of gaming.

System Requirements.

The classic is considered a transposition for the iPad. The system requirements of this version – quite “liftable” for modern technology: iOS 9 and four gigabytes of internal memory. The game is chargeable, but the enjoyment it delivers is well worth the price tag.

Who will enjoy Rome: Total war?

A strategy game for mobile devices will surely appeal to those who back in 2004 could sacrifice a weekend or even a holiday for this game, and to those who will be playing for the first time.

There are games that don’t lose any of their appeal, being created many years ago, when the technology was much weaker, when it was not yet possible to create realistic graphics and super-complicated gameplay typical of modern games. Rome: Total War is one of those games that are for all time.

The Difference Between the Mobile Version and the PC Version

The mobile version of the game interface is not just changed in comparison with the desktop version, but thoroughly reworked. However, the team behind the redesign had no other choice. The interface of the desktop version is so complex that it is simply not feasible to translate it into a mobile solution.

As with the PC version, the player has two modes to choose from: being a statesman or being a warlord. Both are very challenging. The statesman will have to deal with a very capricious and constantly putting almost impossible tasks by the Senate, seek funding for the incorrigibly unprofitable capital and conduct politics in such a way as to both maintain good relations with the nobility and prevent popular uprisings.

Plot and gameplay.

The warlord will have to win glorious victories, battling not only enemies but also very challenging gameplay in battle mode. The presence of many inconveniences for the player while controlling the battle is the most common reason for users to complain about the mobile version of the game.

Alas, during battle every unit has to be “led by the hand” by the commander, so that the soldiers can leave their position in time if the situation changes in their favor and are not destroyed by the superior forces of the enemy. And in this challenging environment, new provinces have to be conquered for the empire and their military prowess confirmed and consolidated.

Conclusion

But despite some pretty significant flaws, Rome: Total War was, is and will remain a top strategy game and one of the best PC games ever made, thanks to its sheer scale, scope, meticulous staging and engrossing action that has immersed many gamers for days on end. Many other strategy games for PC and mobile platforms fall short of a tenth of what Rome: Total war offers.