Sane Critique, Why Rome 2 Failed

[DrSane]

Warning: Explicit language

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXkWfEIALxM

Exactly why Rome 2 failed, from battles that are worse in every aspect from the original, to the campaign, which is an orgy of poorly implemented features that cripple the pacing, to the barebones multiplayer, dubious DLC decisions and quite frankly pathetic polish. All outlined, analysed and explained. Please enjoy.

[Riekopo]

Just watched this whole thing. I'm in complete agreement with almost everything except a few comments.

[Humble Warrior]

Good review. A tad too much cursing though.

[Nemesis_Maximus]

That was a very well put together review, actually one of the best reviews I have ever encountered.

[Candy_Licker]

Good review, but it's too focussed on battle problems. The poor campaign gameplay really turns me off, but you basicially only mention the turn time. Warscape was and is a turd when it comes to battles, but most of the horrible new design errors were introduced in the campaign.

[Muffin Top]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXkWfEIALxM

Exactly why Rome 2 failed, from battles that are worse in every aspect from the original, to the campaign, which is an orgy of poorly implemented features that cripple the pacing, to the barebones multiplayer, dubious DLC decisions and quite frankly pathetic polish. All outlined, analysed and explained. Please enjoy.

After watching and enjoying your Empire Total War review, I was waiting for you to make a Rome 2 review

[Nemesis_Maximus]

Good review, but it's too focussed on battle problems. The poor campaign gameplay really turns me off, but you basicially only mention the turn time. Warscape was and is a turd when it comes to battles, but most of the horrible new design errors were introduced in the campaign.

It says at the end that there is a part 2 coming

[Candy_Licker]

It says at the end that there is a part 2 coming

Ah okay.

[Sir_Pee_Alot]

Damn CA Wake Up!

Im done with TW i hope there are some good mods coming for Rome but any TW after ROME No Thanxs.

[kostas84]

The same video got deleted from the other forum.

By the way good review.

[daelin4]

I really like his voice and choice of words and sarcastic tones.

In Part 2 please lace your vid with more instances of "f***kin'...!"

edit: I also noticed he took some of the meme stuff I made. I couldn't believe it, it's like I made TV!

[SirRobin]

I've been looking forward to this review ever since he went over why Empire failed.

But, of course, we should understand that "failed" means something else in CA board meetings than on this forum. The reason they keep making these games is that they sell enough copies to make a profit.

I doubt Rome 2 has been a sales failure...

[Kutkaboutert]

Chapeau, my good sir. Spot on!

[shogon]

Wonderful review. It most likely will fall on deaf ears as Rome II was a financial success through false claims and other nefarious methods of marketing. Can't wait for the 2nd part!

[GnaReffotsirk]

Nice one. Loved it.

[Pajkes]

Yeah it's pretty good and it's not classic AAHHHHH IT'S it's more like Angry Joe's video in which he like you goes into detail why the game is and what I especially like about your video is that you give some really good suggestions how things could be fixed like in naval battles for example.

When is part 2 coming,I can't wait.

Censor bypass removed

[Darth_Revan]

Pretty good review. Looking forward to part 2.

[Modestus]

Very good review, unfortunately there is no way back for RTW2 because none of the problems can be fixed because they are not problems they are design choices.

Nice to see my patches joke being used by the way.

[FEARLESS]

Excellent review!. Sadly it hit homes the point that the game cannot be fixed. If they do this to Warhammer CA will become the joke of the gaming community. Why is it though that CA doesn't want to listen to the very people they are trying to sell games to. Our only hope is they sell the TW series to a company that will be passionate about what they do.

[SirRobin]

Excellent review!. Sadly it hit homes the point that the game cannot be fixed. If they do this to Warhammer CA will become the joke of the gaming community.

I think Warhammer Fantasy fans will just be happy that there's finally a game for them.

If Rome 2 had been the very first game in the series, not many would have complained so forcefully, they would just have shrugged and played something else. The reason for the big backlash is that we had better games before in this series. Ten years ago.