Feral Interactive's Rome: Total War gets major Imperium update

For Feral Interactive, renowned experts in mobile porting, their work on bringing Creative Assembly's acclaimed blend of real-time strategy and grand empire building to mobile devices with the Total War series has been exceptional. 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. These quality-of-life enhancements have been well-received, despite any critiques of the remaster itself.

So, what exactly are these new 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 addition of Command Slowdown is a game-changer. This feature, common in newer releases, automatically slows down gameplay when issuing complex orders, allowing for precise strategic decisions in the heat of battle.

And let's not forget the introduction of keyboard and mouse support. Now, players on Android or iOS can utilize their familiar desktop controls, making this one of the best ways to experience the original Rome: Total War in all its glory. Be sure to explore other quality-of-life, gameplay, and additional improvements in the Imperium update, available now.

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