Rome: Total War

Rome: Total War was developed by the British studio The Creative Assembly and originally published by Activision in 2004. It was the third installment in the critically acclaimed Total War series. Subsequent mobile and modern ports were handled by Feral Interactive and Sega.

The main campaign in Rome: Total War puts players in control of one of three Roman families: the Julii, the Brutii, or the Scipii. The ultimate goal is to conquer Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East, eventually marching on Rome itself to seize total power. Along the way, players must manage diplomacy, build cities, and fight massive real-time battles.

Yes, Rome: Total War was remastered and released as Total War: ROME REMASTERED in April 2021. Feral Interactive developed the remaster, which included vastly improved high-definition graphics, updated UI, and a cross-platform multiplayer mode. It also integrated all content from the original Barbarian Invasion and Alexander expansion packs.

Yes, while the main campaign restricts players to Roman families initially, you can unlock other factions like the Greeks, Egyptians, and Gauls by conquering them or completing the campaign. The Barbarian Invasion expansion also features standalone campaigns where you can play as various non-Roman factions. Additionally, modifying the game files allows players to control any faction immediately.