For Feral Interactive, masters of mobile porting, their work on bringing Creative Assembly's blend of real-time strategy and empire-building to mobile devices with the Total War series has been exemplary. Now, fans of Rome: Total War on Android and iOS can enjoy a significant upgrade with the Imperium Edition update.
While the update introduces mechanics similar to those in Feral's PC remaster of Total War: Rome, these are far from being criticized as poor additions. In fact, these quality-of-life enhancements are highly appreciated.
So, what are these new features? For seasoned players, Positioning Mode, Melee Mode, and Automatic Deselection, borrowed from the Medieval II port, will be familiar and welcome.
Roman bullet timeFor both new and veteran commanders, the Command Slowdown feature is a game-changer. This mechanic, common in newer releases, automatically slows down gameplay when issuing complex orders, allowing for precise strategic decisions on the fly.
And let's not forget the addition of keyboard and mouse support. Now, players on Android and iOS can leverage familiar desktop controls, making this one of the best ways to experience the original Rome: Total War in all its glory. Keep an eye out for other quality-of-life, gameplay, and various improvements in the Imperium update, available now!
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