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Total War: ROME II - Emperor Edition - Should you buy now or wait? Purchase decision analysis

Total War: ROME II - Emperor Edition

CREATIVE ASSEMBLY · Feral InteractiveReleased September 2, 2013
GameValio recommendation58Maybe

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

  • Highly rated (54,863 reviews)
  • Has been cheaper before
  • Few players
Why “Maybe”
58out of 100

The ring is the score: filled up to 58 out of 100. Each colour is what one signal added; the five bands below show where the score landed.

  1. Skip This
  2. Wait for Sale
  3. Maybe
  4. Worth It
  5. Great Deal

Where to buy

3 stores · lowest price first

Always sorted by the lowest price, marketplaces included; on a tie the partner store comes first. Marketplace: a Steam key sold by third parties, with the marketplace's buyer protection. Authorized reseller: a store licensed by the publisher.

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Behind the recommendation

How we got to this score: each signal, the factors behind it and the data that feeds it.

Value40/100
  • $8.27: very accessible price
  • 72% off: solid discount
  • Historical low: $6.75: room for better deals

Source: prices from the stores we track, compared with this game's own price history.

Price history
Now $8.27Lowest recorded $6.75Full price $29.99
Quality83/100
  • 87% positive (54,863 reviews): very positive reception
  • Metacritic 76/100: generally favorable from critics
  • 54,863 reviews: very large sample

Source: Steam reviews and Metacritic, collected daily.

Steam review score 87% · Very PositivePositive 48kNegative 7k
Popularity40/100
  • Players up 47% in recent days
  • 5,824 concurrent players: solid base
  • 54,863 total reviews: major title

Source: Steam concurrent players and review volume, collected daily.

Daily peak concurrent players
Players now 6kPeak in period 7k

Game details

Developers
CREATIVE ASSEMBLY, Feral Interactive
Publishers
SEGA, Feral Interactive
Release date
September 2, 2013
Platforms
Windows, MacOs
Achievements
188
Steam recs
58,547
Official website
www.totalwar.com/rome2
Supported languages
9 languages, 3 with full audioSee the list

English (audio) · German (audio) · French (audio) · Italian · Spanish - Spain · Russian · Polish · Czech · Turkish

Categories
Single-player, Multi-player, PvP +15See the list

Single-player · Multi-player · PvP · Online PvP · LAN PvP · Co-op · Online Co-op · LAN Co-op · Steam Trading Cards · Camera Comfort · Custom Volume Controls · Adjustable Difficulty · Playable without Timed Input · Save Anytime · Stereo Sound · Surround Sound · Steam Cloud · Family Sharing

PC requirements Recommended

OS *
Windows 7 / Windows 8
Processor
2nd Generation Intel Core i5 processor (or greater)
Memory
4GB RAM
Graphics
1024 MB DirectX 11 compatible graphics card.
DirectX®
11
Hard Drive
35 GB HD space
Additional
Screen Resolution - 1920x1080

Downloadable content 3

Frequently asked questions

Is Total War: ROME II - Emperor Edition worth buying?

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

Where can I buy Total War: ROME II - Emperor Edition cheapest?

The best current deal for Total War: ROME II - Emperor Edition is on Kinguin for $8.27.

That's a 72% discount.

What type of game is Total War: ROME II - Emperor Edition?

Total War: ROME II - Emperor Edition is categorized as: Strategy.

What platforms is Total War: ROME II - Emperor Edition available on?

Total War: ROME II - Emperor Edition is available on: Windows, MacOs.

When was Total War: ROME II - Emperor Edition released?

Total War: ROME II - Emperor Edition was released on September 2, 2013.

How many people are playing Total War: ROME II - Emperor Edition?

According to recent data, Total War: ROME II - Emperor Edition has approximately 5,824 concurrent players 17 hours ago.

Is Total War: ROME II - Emperor Edition on sale right now?

Total War: ROME II - Emperor Edition is currently 72% off on Kinguin for $8.27.

Who made Total War: ROME II - Emperor Edition?

Developed by: CREATIVE ASSEMBLY, Feral Interactive

Published by: SEGA, Feral Interactive

What are the best deals for Total War: ROME II - Emperor Edition?

We're currently tracking 3 deals for Total War: ROME II - Emperor Edition across different stores:

  • Kinguin: $8.27 (-72%)
  • GreenManGaming: $29.99
  • Steam: $29.99
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