Rome: Total War
by The Creative Assembly · published by Sega
Released September 22, 2004 on PC, Mac, iOS, and Android.
About Rome: Total War
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.
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Rome: Total War FAQ
When did Rome: Total War come out?
Rome: Total War was released on September 22, 2004 for PC, Mac, iOS, and Android.
Is Rome: Total War on PlayStation 5?
No. Rome: Total War has not been announced for PlayStation 5. It is available on PC, Mac, iOS, and Android.
Is Rome: Total War on Xbox Series X|S?
No. Rome: Total War has not been announced for Xbox Series X|S. It is available on PC, Mac, iOS, and Android.
Is Rome: Total War on Nintendo Switch 2?
No. Rome: Total War has not been announced for Nintendo Switch 2. It is available on PC, Mac, iOS, and Android.
Who is making Rome: Total War?
Rome: Total War is developed by The Creative Assembly and published by Sega, Activision, and Feral Interactive.
Is Rome: Total War multiplayer?
Yes. Rome: Total War supports single player and multiplayer.
Is Rome: Total War good?
Steam players rate it "Very Positive" — 95% of 16,762 reviews are positive. Critics average 91/100.
