Feral Interactive's Rome: Total War Gets Major Imperium Update

For Feral Interactive, the renowned experts in mobile porting, one of their standout projects has been adapting Creative Assembly's acclaimed blend of real-time strategy and grand empire management into the mobile format 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 these updates aren't identical to those in Feral's PC remaster of Total War: Rome, they incorporate similar mechanics. This isn't a criticism; rather, it's a testament to the quality-of-life enhancements that, despite some critiques of the remaster, are widely appreciated.

So, what exactly are these new features? For seasoned players, the update introduces Positioning Mode, Melee Mode, and Automatic Deselection, familiar from the Medieval II port. These additions cater specifically to veterans of the series.

Roman bullet timeFor both new and experienced commanders, the Command Slowdown feature is a game-changer. A staple in newer releases, this mechanic automatically slows down gameplay when issuing complex orders, allowing for more precise strategic decisions in the heat of battle.

And let's not forget the addition of keyboard and mouse support! Now, players on Android and iOS can utilize their preferred desktop controls, enhancing the experience of playing the original Rome: Total War in all its polygonal glory. Be sure to explore other quality-of-life, gameplay, and additional improvements in the Imperium update, available now!

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