Viggen Posted April 25, 2009 Report Share Posted April 25, 2009 Rome Total War (RTW) seems to have set the standard for a Roman gaming experience, and all games are necessarily compared to it. Having found RTW wanting in several respects, I was definitely ready for an improvement. I wanted to find a game that left RTW in the dust, allowing me to write a triumphant review boldly proclaiming that RTW had finally been consigned to oblivion. Unfortunately Europa Universalis: Rome (henceforth designated as EUR) did not adhere to my expectations. Rarely have I been so disappointed. Consider this review a warning to not waste your time and money on this flawed product... ...read the full review of Europa Universalis: Rome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DecimusCaesar Posted April 29, 2009 Report Share Posted April 29, 2009 Good Review Viggen. Seeing this game's price drop in recent weeks I've been considering buying it, but I've been put off by the fact that it's basically just a turn based game (I've been spoilt by the Total War series). Even so, I thought it might still have some other areas that would put it above your usual turn based game ( I did enjoy Civilization II), but after having read your review, I've come to the conclusion it's better not to part with my cash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viggen Posted April 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2009 ...thanks, although it was Ursus who reviewed it... cheers viggen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DecimusCaesar Posted April 30, 2009 Report Share Posted April 30, 2009 Sorry! I should have realised considering Ursus wrote the review for Rome: total war. Thanks for the review Ursus! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ursus Posted April 30, 2009 Report Share Posted April 30, 2009 Glad you found it useful. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Favonius Cornelius Posted May 11, 2009 Report Share Posted May 11, 2009 Basically when it comes to these Paradox games, all you need to buy is Europa Universalis, because each of its associated games are a cookie cutter match to this one, with a few bells and whistles added to make it seem more adjusted to the theme. So in this one they have what, a few 'pleb' and 'equites' scores and some new graphics, but essentially you are buying EU. EU somewhat fun, but it can have a steep learning curve and many nuances that you might disastrously forget the next time you play, overburdened with probably too many options that don't do much to reflect the times as much as make you want to build a few excel spreadsheets to keep on top of what is going on. I totally agree with Ursus' review! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maladict Posted May 11, 2009 Report Share Posted May 11, 2009 Basically when it comes to these Paradox games, all you need to buy is Europa Universalis, because each of its associated games are a cookie cutter match to this one, with a few bells and whistles added to make it seem more adjusted to the theme. So in this one they have what, a few 'pleb' and 'equites' scores and some new graphics, but essentially you are buying EU. EU somewhat fun, but it can have a steep learning curve and many nuances that you might disastrously forget the next time you play, overburdened with probably too many options that don't do much to reflect the times as much as make you want to build a few excel spreadsheets to keep on top of what is going on. I totally agree with Ursus' review! Are you talking EU3 here? That's the only one that is similar to Rome, all the others (the Eu2-generation games) are quite different. CK is a role-playing game, HoI a wargame, Victoria a highly complex socio-economic simulator and then there's EU2 which I suppose is the base template but still very different from the others, as well as different from EU3 and Rome. That said, Rome has turned out to be a flop, and I'm glad I withstood the temptation of finally getting my hands on a Roman Paradox game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Favonius Cornelius Posted May 18, 2009 Report Share Posted May 18, 2009 Basically when it comes to these Paradox games, all you need to buy is Europa Universalis, because each of its associated games are a cookie cutter match to this one, with a few bells and whistles added to make it seem more adjusted to the theme. So in this one they have what, a few 'pleb' and 'equites' scores and some new graphics, but essentially you are buying EU. EU somewhat fun, but it can have a steep learning curve and many nuances that you might disastrously forget the next time you play, overburdened with probably too many options that don't do much to reflect the times as much as make you want to build a few excel spreadsheets to keep on top of what is going on. I totally agree with Ursus' review! Are you talking EU3 here? That's the only one that is similar to Rome, all the others (the Eu2-generation games) are quite different. CK is a role-playing game, HoI a wargame, Victoria a highly complex socio-economic simulator and then there's EU2 which I suppose is the base template but still very different from the others, as well as different from EU3 and Rome. That said, Rome has turned out to be a flop, and I'm glad I withstood the temptation of finally getting my hands on a Roman Paradox game. Perhaps you are right, I think I am thinking of the progression of EUII to Roma. It was so disappointing to see how similar Rome and EU were. $50 down the drain...oh the burn! I usually keenly enjoy going out of my way of sending my money to great game developers too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Roadie Posted June 8, 2010 Report Share Posted June 8, 2010 I worship Paradox. EUR is quite good if you acquire the Vae Victis expansion. My only problem is the exceedingly atrocious morality rates if you play as a kingdom. Also, the review is unfair in the fact that the player could adjust the game speed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DecimusCaesar Posted June 28, 2010 Report Share Posted June 28, 2010 For those who are interested Europa Universalis: Rome Gold Edition (which includes the 'Vae Victis' expansion pack) is now available to download direct to drive on Steam for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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