For Feral Interactive, known for their expertise in mobile porting, one of their standout achievements has been adapting Creative Assembly's celebrated blend of real-time strategy and empire management to mobile devices with the Total War series. Now, fans of Rome: Total War on Android and iOS can enjoy a significant upgrade with the Imperium Edition update.
While not identical, many of the new features in this update echo those introduced in Feral's PC remaster of Total War: Rome. Although the remaster has its critics, the quality-of-life improvements are widely appreciated and are now making their way to mobile.
So, what are these new features? For seasoned players, enhancements like Positioning Mode, Melee Mode, and Automatic Deselection are being integrated, drawing from Feral's work on the Medieval II port.
Roman bullet timeFor both new and veteran commanders, the addition of Command Slowdown is a game-changer. This feature, common in newer releases, slows down gameplay when issuing complex orders, allowing for more precise strategic decisions in the heat of battle.
And let's not forget the introduction of keyboard and mouse support! Now, whether you're playing on Android or iOS, you can utilize your familiar desktop controls, enhancing your experience of Rome: Total War in its full glory. Keep an eye out for other quality-of-life, gameplay, and additional improvements in the Imperium update, available now.
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