For Feral Interactive, the masters of mobile porting, bringing Creative Assembly's renowned blend of real-time strategy and grand empire building to mobile with the Total War series has been a standout achievement. Now, fans of Rome: Total War on Android and iOS can enjoy a significant enhancement with the major Imperium Edition update.
While not identical, many of these new additions echo mechanics introduced in Feral's PC remaster of Total War: Rome. These quality-of-life features, although part of a remaster that has faced some criticism, are widely appreciated and enhance the gaming experience.
So, what are these exciting features? For seasoned players, the update introduces Positioning Mode, Melee Mode, and Automatic Deselection, all of which were first seen in the Medieval II port.
Roman bullet timeFor both new and veteran commanders, the introduction of Command Slowdown is a game-changer. This feature, common in newer releases, automatically slows gameplay when you're issuing complex orders, allowing for precise strategic decision-making on the fly.
And let's not forget the addition of keyboard and mouse support. Now, whether you're on Android or iOS, you can use your familiar desktop controls, making this one of the best ways to experience the original Rome: Total War in all its polygonal glory. Be sure to watch for other quality-of-life, gameplay, and additional improvements in the Imperium update, available now.
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