5 STARS

There's a reason this game is a classic. When it was released, the measure of a PC was whether you could play RTW on highest resolution. Now you can literally play it on a mobile phone. There are still tens of thousands of folks playing this game regularly. One of the most awe-inspiring grand strategy games ever produced.

Is it balanced? No. Is it historical? Kinda. But it's great and it is the standard to beat even today. Enjoy.

Back Catalog #4: I am very torn on this game. I know it is beloved by many and has many high points (especially music and battles), there is a lot to be desired. For one it crashes frequently on modern systems. The A.I. has a lot of problems on the enemy side. They will not react to ranged attacks and city battles are them constantly running in circles. Even directing your own army requires frequent babysitting to get them to move to the desired path. While early game is engaging, late game is slog with an insane amount of city management, which is the least interesting part of the game. Playing multiply strategy games pre 2005, this one had me abandon and not finish a campaign. I prefer scenario and levels based strategy games instead of grand maps.