WORTH IT In 2024? IMPERATOR: ROME IS TOO GOOD NOW

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  • čas přidán 7. 06. 2024
  • Imperator: Rome might be forgotten by most Paradox and grand strategy players by now, but IT SHOULDN'T BE, because it is awesome, and frankly, misunderstood. After the 2.0 update, Imperator: Rome has become the game it was always meant to be, offering so many fun mechanics that together create something like a mix between Crusader Kings 2, Europa Universalis 4, and Victoria 2. For the development time, Imperator comes across as so much deeper and intricate than it has any right to be, and could have been so much more if the player base had given it a second chance. Well, that's why I'm here today, to specifically tell you to go play Imperator: Rome, love the 2.0 update, and help us revive this on-ice lost diamond in the rough!
    In this video, I tell you exactly what I love about Imperator: Rome, whether you should buy Imperator in 2024, give an overview of the mechanics, and I even mention a few mods at the end.
    If you enjoyed the video, make sure to leave a like, a comment, and subscribe to the channel :)
    #imperatorrome #bestparadoxgames #imperatorromereview #imperatorrome2024
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Komentáře • 202

  • @Imperial_Archives
    @Imperial_Archives Před 3 měsíci +193

    I wish Paradox would return to this game, it’s incredible!

    • @association3cm675
      @association3cm675 Před 3 měsíci +9

      The Invictus team is giving us free content, as soon as PDX starts working on it again, we'll have to pay 40 bucks for any updates.

    • @Imperial_Archives
      @Imperial_Archives Před 3 měsíci

      @@association3cm675 well I would pay money for official extra content. But I’m really grateful for Invictus for keeping the game alive. Man it would be a dream if paradox made the invictus mod official part of the game as an update and hire all the devs from invictus to keep working on the game for them. It would be perfect (I know this will probably never happen)

    • @WorkoutTipps1
      @WorkoutTipps1 Před 3 měsíci +2

      i think invictus is so good dont need a dlc right now

    • @lsmithhat8541
      @lsmithhat8541 Před 3 měsíci +1

      @@association3cm675 Yeah they released a bare bone game sop they could shove overpriced DLC down our throat for content you actually want.

    • @nguyenvietanh2152
      @nguyenvietanh2152 Před 2 měsíci

      Eu5

  • @jetfxs
    @jetfxs Před 3 měsíci +72

    One thing that's worth mentioning is how the province and territory management system is a rather satisfying "gardening" experience that can be very visually pleasing as you found and grow cities exactly where you want them.

    • @AndysParadox
      @AndysParadox  Před 3 měsíci +8

      absolutely, the growth and city sprawl of imperator is just fantastic!

  • @thunderbagel3886
    @thunderbagel3886 Před 3 měsíci +97

    IR easily has the best soundtrack of any PDX game. I still find myself humming some of the tracks to myself years later

    • @AndysParadox
      @AndysParadox  Před 3 měsíci +4

      It’s amazing! Although I have to say Stellaris is just beyond creation (get it), and PDX in general is next-level

    • @Sol-cf3zw
      @Sol-cf3zw Před 3 měsíci +2

      sengoku and eu3 on top man

    • @NezerCz
      @NezerCz Před 3 měsíci

      CK 2 OST is the best od game OST ever made IMHO, but still IR one is great too

  • @darthcalanil5333
    @darthcalanil5333 Před 3 měsíci +68

    Arheo (Peter) should have been the head of Imperator from the start. I'm glad that he's heading HOI4 atm, but man he did a hell of job on Imperator.

    • @AndysParadox
      @AndysParadox  Před 3 měsíci +21

      He did an absolutely amazing job, and so did the team he led! It's crazy what the right vision and the right management can do. With only one more year of development, you really wonder what Imperator: Rome could've looked like...

    • @darthcalanil5333
      @darthcalanil5333 Před 3 měsíci +7

      @@AndysParadox I'm gonna actually tweet him the video. He would appreciate it^^

    • @AndysParadox
      @AndysParadox  Před 3 měsíci +4

      oh thank you! let me know how it goes :D@@darthcalanil5333

    • @darthcalanil5333
      @darthcalanil5333 Před 3 měsíci +9

      @@AndysParadox he said he appreciates it, and that he misses working on IR. "those were good times"

    • @AndysParadox
      @AndysParadox  Před 3 měsíci +3

      yo link me! @@darthcalanil5333

  • @Pigraider268
    @Pigraider268 Před 3 měsíci +43

    I feel like Imperator will become a Victoria 2 of his times

    • @AndysParadox
      @AndysParadox  Před 3 měsíci +17

      Yeah, the question is if Paradox will ever touch the Roman era ever again...

  • @legionofrome2967
    @legionofrome2967 Před 3 měsíci +43

    I personally think Imperator Rome is a great game but I needs a better ui and hud to engage new players to the game as most people would look at it and see all those numbers and figures and not have a clue what to do. Also great video dude!

    • @AndysParadox
      @AndysParadox  Před 3 měsíci +9

      Thank you so much! Yeah thing about Imperator is that it is legitimately hard to get into, although in truth, if you just start playing and go with the flow, you’ll learn it eventually. It’s not like Hearts of Iron 4 where you’re gonna get seriously maimed if you don’t know the ins and outs of the military upgrade and composition systems

    • @FuzzhyFoo
      @FuzzhyFoo Před 3 měsíci +8

      That's where it was heading with 2.0's focus on the complete overhaul of the UI and the upheaval of the military systems. Seeing what could have been would have been so good.

    • @Manunido
      @Manunido Před 3 měsíci

      Better UI mod on the workshop is great

    • @marcgw496
      @marcgw496 Před 3 měsíci +1

      It’s the only paradox game I’ve played, it took me a while to figure out that population needs to be integrated to increase the amount of pops you can recruit into levies/legions. When I took control of all of Italy, I was like there’s no way my army my armies are restricted to the same size as with your starting territory.

    • @spacecats2185
      @spacecats2185 Před 3 měsíci

      @@marcgw496 as rome i use the colony mechanic and assimilation to make everyone roman
      As rome ive also learned to conquer italia and non-punic magna graecia in 20 years to boost myself early game

  • @TaeSunWoo
    @TaeSunWoo Před 25 dny +2

    This is my fav historical setting and I’m a CK 3 girl that loves Imperator. If it had a slightly more character focus then it’d be my favorite

    • @Njordin2010
      @Njordin2010 Před 23 dny +1

      Thats.... rare. Really super rare. That game could use their characters more... really wish it was still in active development.

  • @Twentenaer
    @Twentenaer Před 3 měsíci +6

    There once was a dream, that was called Imperator

  • @OmegaTrooper
    @OmegaTrooper Před 3 měsíci +8

    God I miss Imperator Rome. By 2.0 it was one of the best Paradox games.

    • @AndysParadox
      @AndysParadox  Před 3 měsíci +2

      I miss it too :( I miss active development on it so bad

  • @090giver090
    @090giver090 Před 3 měsíci +21

    Yes, this game is great potential burried by lackluster release.
    Also, among the modes for this game two other should be mentioned:
    1) Bronze age. About, you've geussed it, the Bronze age period (yes, the same mod exists for CK3, but IMO Imperator's trade, pops' cultures and army reforms mechanics fit the era much better than CK's character-driven RPG)
    2) Imperator: Invictus. An expansion of nation's mission trees, cultures, AI, Laws, and more. In short it's a couple of Paradox DLCs worth of work done by modders and avaliable for free 😁

    • @AndysParadox
      @AndysParadox  Před 3 měsíci +3

      Absolutely! Loved bronze age, and Imperator: Invictus is the base for Terra Indomita, I just love the concept of the vastly expanded map of the latter :)

    • @aidbotwoody939
      @aidbotwoody939 Před 3 měsíci +4

      @@AndysParadox Its worth noting that Indomita and Invictus are quite different in the fundamental mechanics. Indomita I find cool but feels largely empty and especially when it stands beside the base of Invictus which feels like the true inheritor of the mainline development of the game especially in terms of its really excellent writing. I would put Invictus as the definitive version of the game and maybe leave Indomita as a cool adendum.

    • @AndysParadox
      @AndysParadox  Před 3 měsíci

      but since invictus is the base of indomita, what are the main difference?@@aidbotwoody939

    • @snowlet739
      @snowlet739 Před 3 měsíci +4

      @@AndysParadox Invictus adds none of the mechanics Indomita does and is usually a month or two ahead in updates.
      Invictus is an expansion of vanilla but not a fundamental rework, no peace deal rework which AI cannot use for example.
      It was done this way so we could have both philosophies.

    • @AndysParadox
      @AndysParadox  Před 3 měsíci +1

      thanks for the explanation, and thank you so much for your work on invictus!@@snowlet739

  • @RyzxArgead
    @RyzxArgead Před 3 měsíci +7

    There needs to be guides. People stop playing because they don't understand the game or it seems complicated to them. I started actively working with the CIS community on popularization of "Emperor of Rome", and from experience I can tell you that the main problem turned out to be player education. Great video!

  • @ZubiForce
    @ZubiForce Před 3 měsíci +18

    It's the first PDX game that got my interest (Total War player here) because of the period, I couldn't figure it out and stopped, but since trying Stellaris I have been able to understand it better and give it a go again.
    Lastly, Roma Invicta.

    • @AndysParadox
      @AndysParadox  Před 3 měsíci +1

      Always! Glad you understand more of it in the end :)

  • @Punggles
    @Punggles Před 3 měsíci +25

    May be one to finally pick up… great video!

    • @AndysParadox
      @AndysParadox  Před 3 měsíci +2

      Absolutely you should! Thank you! :)

  • @kotzebrecher
    @kotzebrecher Před 3 měsíci +6

    I played it on release for like one hour, stopped. Didn't like it.
    I picked it up almsot exactly one year later. Started as Rome. Played to the end date over the course of several days. That playthrough is one of the most memorable gaming experiences I had. Probably because of the gameplay actually capturing the events from that time. I fought several Punic wars, just like the Romans did in reality. And I was the underdog. The first one I was the defender, barely fighting them off on the south of the italian mainland and actually only barely "winning", having bled their manpower dry slightly faster than they did mine. My navies stayed in ports, because I was hopelessly outclassed on the water.
    The second war, I was more their equal. I still could not match them head on on water, but if they split off naval forces I could beat them. This time, on land, I pushed into Sicily and managed to take the entire island in fierce fighting and in the last weeks of the war managed to land a legion on Africa and take a province right next to Carthage. I think I actually had to not take all of Sicily in the peace deal to take that province, but it was worth it.
    The Third Punic War broke the Carthaginians for good. I took all their heartlands quickly, using my foothold on Africa, right next to their capital as a foothold. After that war only their coastal provinces to the south and west were left, their navy broken, their status relegated to an ordinary power.
    Because of how in some ways it aligned with how the real events played out in history, this is so memorable for me. And because of the scale of the wars and how it slowly turned in my favour.
    There was much more in that playthrough that made it memorable to me, like how I managed to abolish the Republic and turn into an Empire. But it paled in comparison to the Punic Wars, especially because the first one was a fight for survival.

    • @AndysParadox
      @AndysParadox  Před 3 měsíci

      That sounds awesome :)

    • @kotzebrecher
      @kotzebrecher Před 3 měsíci +3

      @@AndysParadox The game is absolutely amazing, but until you listed all the features I had not realised just how many features there are, compared to other games. The game was insanely ambitious and at least in the state it was at even when I started playing it again everything works! No fundamentally broken systems as far as I can remember. After Rome I played as Sparta and that was when I "got" the diplomacy side of things, playing out the two big successor states next to me against each other and becoming a greek superpower. Then I stopped because other things and stuff and new announcements happening and I followed that excitedly but was busy with other stuff -like the also amazing, equally ambitious but more focused CK3. Then it got shelved and I haven't touched it since. But I already downloaded it after I watched your video and will definitely have another go at it sometime next week.

    • @AndysParadox
      @AndysParadox  Před 3 měsíci

      That's great, I really wanna do a Greek campaign myself. Tried Athens back in the day, but man that was hard considering Macedon wants to eat you. Hope you get to try it again soon :) @@kotzebrecher

    • @Njordin2010
      @Njordin2010 Před 23 dny

      Start again with invictus mod!

  • @zahn5969
    @zahn5969 Před 3 měsíci +5

    Imperator Rome is the most underrated game. I still hope they'd just release it as 7-Day free to play bundled with the awsome Imperator Invictus Mod and see if people are interested in it.

    • @InternetHandle123
      @InternetHandle123 Před 2 měsíci

      Is the mod reliable/does it cause crashes? I want to get back into IR

  • @Puffy_Clouds
    @Puffy_Clouds Před 3 měsíci +25

    i'm glad people are finally waking up to this game, i've been playing it constantly since 2.0

    • @AndysParadox
      @AndysParadox  Před 3 měsíci +3

      favorite nation? favorite mod? favorite mechanic? :D

    • @jasonbearden5331
      @jasonbearden5331 Před 3 měsíci

      Invictus is a really good mod@@AndysParadox

    • @Puffy_Clouds
      @Puffy_Clouds Před 3 měsíci +2

      @@AndysParadox i really like playing bactria, especially in the invictus mod where you can take advantage of the mauryan collapse. as for best mod it's either terra indomita or bronze age mod. it's really fun playing east asia in terra indomita, but going back to the bronze age is really cool in the bronze age mod too, it's almost like a different game

    • @AndysParadox
      @AndysParadox  Před 3 měsíci +1

      ah Bactria sounds like a cool faction, especially in Terra Indomita with all the new landmass! Any cool events with them?@@Puffy_Clouds

  • @BoloBouncer
    @BoloBouncer Před 3 měsíci +8

    Pro tip: Use the character finder to recruit Geniuses and Polymaths from other nations. Then set them to do research. They will occasionally discover a completely free tech and can do so multiple times.

    • @AndysParadox
      @AndysParadox  Před 3 měsíci +2

      oh wow, I never knew this! Thank you!

    • @BoloBouncer
      @BoloBouncer Před 3 měsíci +1

      @AndysParadox No problem! Archimedes is a free one you can get as Rome if you conquer Sicily early enough. He appears in an event and you can set him to research.

  • @armandom.s.1844
    @armandom.s.1844 Před 3 měsíci +8

    The game is actually good. The problem is that has almost zero quality of life and support like no shortcuts and lots of frustrating useless modifiers, while some necessary actions do not exist. The fact that there are few things to do at peace compared to EU4 and the absolute lack of playthrough variety (only one starting date that always turns into a battle royale between 5 or 6 nations) makes the game quite boring and predictable if compared with other paradox titles. If developers update it again and add some QoL fixes and more dates to play as some of the most iconic leaders of Antiquity like Caesar or Hannibal, the game could match CK or EU.

    • @AndysParadox
      @AndysParadox  Před 3 měsíci +6

      Would love more starting dates for sure, but nothing to do during peace time? Lots of political events, tinkering with characters, managing loyalties, preparing legions, raising buildings, managing pops and trade, honestly I find there to be quite a whole lot to do!

    • @armandom.s.1844
      @armandom.s.1844 Před 3 měsíci +3

      @@AndysParadox maybe there are more things to do at peace than I remember honestly as I haven't play the game in a long time, but I remember peace time more enjoyable in EU4. My apologies mate

    • @AndysParadox
      @AndysParadox  Před 3 měsíci +3

      oh no worries :) if you play it again, let me know what you think! @@armandom.s.1844

  • @Aerozona23
    @Aerozona23 Před 3 měsíci +4

    Awesome video with some great explanations!

  • @MollieLolly
    @MollieLolly Před 3 měsíci +2

    So much potential. Loved playing the Antigonids

  • @gregc6535
    @gregc6535 Před 3 měsíci +2

    Started playing again.... using the invictus mod. It's really fun and so many options in how you want to play.

  • @Alessandro-mv7oe
    @Alessandro-mv7oe Před 3 měsíci +5

    I hope succes for you and your channel❤

    • @AndysParadox
      @AndysParadox  Před 3 měsíci

      Thank you so much, that means a lot :)

  • @colink563
    @colink563 Před 3 měsíci +2

    Best music and visuals, there are still some game mechanics that, to me, do not work well like the civil wars and trade . But the way monarchies and tribes develop is nearly perfect. The mission trees are helpful in kickstarting campaigns, but don't make the games feel ruled by them. But the tribes are where I appreciate things the most, taking the Lusitanians and Vesonti and turning them into kingdoms powerful enought to stave off the Romans and Carthaginians to the empires of Gaul and Iberia where I wipe them off the map. Lot of fun

  • @iainanderson7276
    @iainanderson7276 Před 6 dny

    I firmly believe that if Imperator was released in the condition it is at now, it wouldnt have “failed”

  • @sheepthief2785
    @sheepthief2785 Před 2 měsíci

    Forming Parthia in Imperator is some of the most fun I've ever had in a computer game.

  • @eligoldman9200
    @eligoldman9200 Před 3 měsíci +2

    Thank god ck3 is finally getting somewhere. I was worried it wouldn’t stay around.

  • @ivanaznar6495
    @ivanaznar6495 Před 2 dny +1

    you convinced me, i'll try it

  • @leedanielbrown5714
    @leedanielbrown5714 Před 3 měsíci +3

    man referenced Avatar TLAB and LOTR respect😁

    • @AndysParadox
      @AndysParadox  Před 3 měsíci +2

      did you also notice the Holy Grail reference ;)

  • @damienwinterburn676
    @damienwinterburn676 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Its the best game paradox has made in my opinion and still has so much potential.

  • @joeycostanzo9755
    @joeycostanzo9755 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Ive always wanted to try it but never knew if id like it and at the time i was not as good at paradox games (im still not now) but im gonna have to get this at some point

    • @AndysParadox
      @AndysParadox  Před 3 měsíci

      I recommend checking it out, perhaps on a sale :)

  • @napoleonbonaparte7692
    @napoleonbonaparte7692 Před 3 měsíci +4

    This should be on your main channel

    • @AndysParadox
      @AndysParadox  Před 3 měsíci +1

      If I wanna grow my paradox audience I gotta start somewhere :)

  • @RealMisawa
    @RealMisawa Před 3 měsíci +1

    I love CK3, but this was my favorite. It was such a good game after 2 years. Its a shame the launch was so bad.

  • @zgoodt
    @zgoodt Před 2 měsíci

    Game is Amazing, it first confused me but now I am a regular player.
    OFC since it lacked tutorials, i decided to play with the files to change a bit of it. XD

  • @sudetenrider-pili6637
    @sudetenrider-pili6637 Před 3 měsíci

    You cannot imagine how excited I was about this game. Before its release, I was a big fan of CK2, EUIV, and Vic2. And it looked like this game aimed at combining all the best parts of said games (RPG, State, Pops) together... and for whatever reason it didn't work out. The disappointment still resonates deep somewhere inside me. That being said I still have it on my to-do list to do a proper dive into this game... just couldn't find time yet.

  • @Ellis307
    @Ellis307 Před 2 měsíci

    Do the Hellenic kingdoms have ways of attracting Greeks to fight in their armies? That wind be so cool if so

  • @misha6699
    @misha6699 Před 3 měsíci +2

    Yeah, I remember that. The failed launch, the arguments about mana, UI etc., followed by 2.0 where I went "NOW we're talking!" and played the hell out of it for only God knows how long, followed by er... "we're not doing anything with it anymore, let's do some more HoI4 (any resemblance to actual historical events completely unintended, let's ally China to Colombia and conquer the world in 1939)"...
    Well, that's what happens when studios go public. They don't own their company anymore, the share holders do, and the incredibly talented dev teams are now hired help. Share holders want you to make casual Candy Crush-alikes forever? Guess that's what you'll be doing forever now.

    • @AndysParadox
      @AndysParadox  Před 3 měsíci +3

      I hate it when companies go public man... I fully believe PDX still makes amazing games, but I miss the days of CK2 and EU4, that campy feeling of these amazing games was fantastic. Old Gods DLC trailer? Unmatched to this day

    • @misha6699
      @misha6699 Před 3 měsíci

      @@AndysParadox Agreed, 100%! They absolutely still can make amazing games and have, it's not like their huge talent pool isn't still there, it's just that... HoI4... I mean, I know some people love it, but I've always loved PDX games for their historic feel and complexity, and then they launched what, to me, is a digital version of Axis and Allies. On the other hand, then came CK3, which surprised me in a good way. I'd fully expected it to be another dumbed down "game for the masses", but I was proven wrong, so very very wrong.

    • @Njordin2010
      @Njordin2010 Před 23 dny

      You both are 100% on point. Thats it.
      2.0 is an amazing product and i almost refunded imperator rome at release.

  • @SlavYuriy
    @SlavYuriy Před 3 měsíci +1

    I would love it so much to play it but as long as I can´t remove roads I dont like my ocd simply won´t allow me. :(

    • @olivenkranz
      @olivenkranz Před 3 měsíci

      We'd need devs to add that ability :/

  • @krullet3560
    @krullet3560 Před 3 měsíci +4

    I think this game could be significantly better and actually very profitable with just a bit more effort. It's like they're 90-95% on the path towards a great game and then quit in early access.
    In my eyes it needs AI/difficulty rework to make wars feel dangerous (right now only thing i consider is what land I want, not who I have to take it from), and it needs a few more events for variety. That's it.

    • @AndysParadox
      @AndysParadox  Před 3 měsíci +2

      I agree, it's exactly as if they had the game out in early access for 2 years, then said "no more" after the 1.0 release version!

    • @ffreeze9924
      @ffreeze9924 Před 3 měsíci +4

      Profitable idk. Everyone wants to play Rome, some people will play Macedon, Egypt, Bactria, and Carthage, then that’s really it. Nobody wants to play Gallic tribe #87 besides me. Ancient history doesn’t have the same familiarity with people, which is probably the main thing that held the game back even after such amazing updates

    • @AndysParadox
      @AndysParadox  Před 3 měsíci +1

      this might be true yeah, it's always either Rome or the successor states for me anyway @@ffreeze9924

    • @Marcoz588
      @Marcoz588 Před 3 měsíci +2

      Paradox should trial a few “free weeks” for Imperator Rome. If they bring a skeleton team for it, maybe trial it with a modest DLC for the Celts (or even just the Gauls for something tighter he with more focus). Then see what the repose is like, it appears IR has been on a steadily upward trajectory this last 18 months or so. Invictus, plus the intervention of Laith, Ludi, Lambert, and a few other prominent streamers, has breathed new life into it!
      Since 1.8/2.0, a part of me has been convinced that IR doubtless has the potential to be Paradox’s BEST game.

    • @krullet3560
      @krullet3560 Před 3 měsíci

      @@ffreeze9924 I do think it could be profitable. And with that I mean if they have absolutely minimal expenses. Just keep 2-6 volunteers on it and they will slowly improve the game and the community will hype every patch. After a year or two it might be loved enough for pdx to restart development of new big dlcs for it.
      For basically all developers this would make no sense but pdx have a history of milking grand strategy games for years so maybe they can see the potential in this small baby cow

  • @BidnessGoose
    @BidnessGoose Před 3 měsíci +1

    Long live the glory of Imperator

  • @ngocanhnguyenho6788
    @ngocanhnguyenho6788 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Modders of Terra Dominatus added eastern asia, some major civilization like China (warring states), Khmer (south east asia), Yue (south china), Japan, Korea, central asia nomadic (Xiongnu, Parnia), ... make the map almost complete showing all ancient and classical civilizations, and clash between east vs west powers is incredible.

  • @TheAyrton123
    @TheAyrton123 Před 2 měsíci

    Hey Andy, I see the goods with a surplus are highlighted. What mod is this?

  • @lasteep
    @lasteep Před 3 dny

    I don't understand. can you explain it to me, who never played any paradox games

  • @RefRed_King
    @RefRed_King Před 25 dny

    had no idea this game existed until i head modder snowlet was modding this game

  • @elibrahams5566
    @elibrahams5566 Před 3 měsíci +3

    I cant agree with you more. If paradox had launched with Imperator 2.0 then this would be played so much more, but 2.0 is good on its own.

    • @AndysParadox
      @AndysParadox  Před 3 měsíci +2

      Oh absolutely, if it had launched as 2.0 it would've been hailed as one of the best Paradox games ever, I'm sure of it

  • @g-lix7702
    @g-lix7702 Před 3 měsíci +1

    I want these systems in a eu game. Maybe dont change the trade system in eu as it is very fitting for its period. But i love the systems from IR for real just missing the early modern spicyness and how important the geo political aspect is in eu

  • @edmundcowan9131
    @edmundcowan9131 Před 2 měsíci

    All I can say is we need a new DLC to make this the best game ever rivaling HOI but even more historical

  • @vikingnusantara
    @vikingnusantara Před 6 dny

    i loveeeee this game i want to play it tonight

  • @edmundcowan9131
    @edmundcowan9131 Před 2 měsíci

    Amazing they
    Shelved their best game. With some tweeks it will be a monster and make a
    Version for the imperial and post imperial period using the same base. Paradox wake up
    And make
    Some
    Money.

  • @MKristensen
    @MKristensen Před 2 měsíci

    This game is the paradox game I have played the 2. Most (EU4 has first place). It’s really good and with the mod that adds more stuff, even better. I’m sad they stopped the game, could have been the best paradox title, but they sadly F’ed up the release.

  • @ancienthistorygaming
    @ancienthistorygaming Před 2 měsíci

    IR has the best map design by far in my honest opinion.

  • @torrvic1156
    @torrvic1156 Před měsícem

    Paradox! Please listen to me and make a DLC which will improve barbarians and make their gameplay more specific and diverse. PLEASE! Game is awesome and does not deserve to be abandoned like this.

  • @NoOnesBCE
    @NoOnesBCE Před 2 měsíci

    I remember the travesty that was the EU4 style mana system the game had at launch.

  • @kraskish
    @kraskish Před 2 měsíci

    Even after grasping all PDX games, IR is too complex for its too obscure UI (formations, army strength, army composition). Late game armies are equal, diplomacy / spying is too lacking, tech and missions are mess to read / plan.

  • @cynwraeth1943
    @cynwraeth1943 Před 2 měsíci

    I honestly dont mind that this game is no longer being supported. It's nice to play a beautiful PDX game that is actually "complete", and not having to worry about the temptation of a new DLC every 6 months. I am only a man, and can never seem to say no to those. 😞
    I do love this game though and though there are a few things here and there that could be improved, if it remains "dead" to PDX in its current state i would not complain

  • @SikhiJedi
    @SikhiJedi Před 3 měsíci +3

    Nice avatar reference 😂

  • @Arselpang
    @Arselpang Před 2 měsíci

    I take a good grand strategy game about the antiquity over wwii, eu4 and Stellaris any day. It's a real shame how the game was treated at launch. Thank the gods for great modders that have finally made the game how it was suppose to be played.

  • @SamA-sz6tg
    @SamA-sz6tg Před 3 měsíci +3

    I still play all the time with mods tho

  • @tinodubois3502
    @tinodubois3502 Před měsícem

    Amazing.

  • @Sapphic001
    @Sapphic001 Před 3 měsíci

    Play this game now, were increasing numbers, now, up to 1500 concurrent now at the highs.

  • @thomasjames9678
    @thomasjames9678 Před 2 měsíci

    It is too bad, I liked the feel of IR, it was blan to be sure, but it looked good and had a good feel to the game.

  • @YiannissB.
    @YiannissB. Před 3 měsíci

    Terra indomita is THE way to play the game, and its not close.
    The game is PDX's shame for staying on the shelf. A solid 8/10

  • @David-44756
    @David-44756 Před 3 měsíci

    I played a run recently and overall systems and mechanics are good but I felt that there was no real goal or purpose to play the game.
    I played an hellenic city in Crimae, build some fortifications and develop my capital with trade and buildings and that's it.
    Characters and event are meh.. All become very repetitive, there is so many characters, each of them are irrevelant.
    Legion and levies are interesting mechanics but fall flat.
    All unpassable mountains could have lead to interesting warfare but warfare is crap..
    Millions of mercs and units rushing at you everywhere.. There is zero decisive battle. The good part is that you can put your armies in auto mode.
    Imperator Rome good part are :
    build road, concentrate people in mega cities, enjoy the gorgeous map
    Bad part :
    no real goal, warfare is such a pain, diplomacy is braindead so you just just conquer conquer conquer and get bored

  • @kaiserrichard2017
    @kaiserrichard2017 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Honestly, I wish imperator had a start date based around caeser. With events covering his rise in the gaullic campaigns moving on to the cleopatra affair and civil war against the senate. Before his death and the final war for rome. I think it could provide a lot of unique characters to play like brutus, vercingetorix, cleopatra, or pompey. Not to mention, it would provide more of a focus to areas like egypt and gaul.

  • @mac19999x
    @mac19999x Před 2 měsíci

    Its.. SPQR Time!

  • @zacharyh1071
    @zacharyh1071 Před 3 měsíci

    Vic 3 feels like Imperator at release and since - like, it's good it IS getting updates and stuff, but literally the game was unfinished at release, feels like Paradox didn't really even consider how well the game runs given we're still waiting on optimization and stuff with coming 1.6 update. Milstuff was plain just not finished when game launched and they tried to pass the broken frontline system off as a feature. Now they have slight military control and the pathfinding is broken, etc. I legit think Covid ruined their dev cycle and game wasn't complete at launch, and we're left to wait for things to be patched and balanced in.
    It seems like they arent going to abandon it like Imperator, at least, but who knows, maybe when they hit 2.0 they'll just dip out too haha.

  • @wimwilms1424
    @wimwilms1424 Před 3 měsíci

    It’s one of the best Paradox games, especially because there are no further DLCs or updates. So the modders have there undisturbed playground.

  • @Jason-Lloyd
    @Jason-Lloyd Před 3 měsíci

    I love this game

  • @Lassemalten
    @Lassemalten Před 3 měsíci

    I remember when I played it and it wa slike 20-30 armies just swarming around in my kingdom. Then I said no I had it this is shit and went back to Stellaris and never looked back. Wasn't a surprise is flopped. But maybe I should try it again then if they fixed it. After all paid full price for it

  • @oliverstianhugaas7493
    @oliverstianhugaas7493 Před 3 měsíci

    The mistake was launching it as a DLC project, especially when people would throw 30+ hours into their first game only to find out on round 2 that the nations were all basically the same... If we saw how bad it was right away the anger would not be so great.

  • @StreetSoulLover
    @StreetSoulLover Před 3 měsíci

    There isn't much left for them to do, clean up some of the cultural tech, rather than everyone having Roman tech trees and a some work on the tribal/clan nations and it would be pretty much perfect

    • @AndysParadox
      @AndysParadox  Před 3 měsíci

      increase the game time limit, more unique mission trees, more flavor, more mechanics a la other PDX games are doing, more scenarios etc, lots of stuff to do :)

  • @MrEddySpain
    @MrEddySpain Před 3 měsíci +1

    it's a shame that they abandoned it before reworking the barbaric nations, i think some of the game mechanics make it too unfair for them.

  • @Hstrong1986
    @Hstrong1986 Před 3 měsíci +2

    Terra indomita

  • @M1ckyCFC
    @M1ckyCFC Před 2 měsíci

    Why are the Romans Hellenic?

    • @spatrk6634
      @spatrk6634 Před 2 měsíci

      because they are.
      their entire culture and religion is copy pasted from greeks.

  • @waltonsmith7210
    @waltonsmith7210 Před 3 měsíci

    If only it had better combat.

  • @neatpicker644
    @neatpicker644 Před 3 měsíci

    Honestly, after the updates the only system that I think isn't well developed in this game is trade.

    • @AndysParadox
      @AndysParadox  Před 3 měsíci

      I like trade, but the main thing I have no idea why it works this way, is the fact that we get incoming export offers constantly, like bro, I wanna keep my shit to an extent, I don't need 15 trade notifications a month. I know we can toggle it to an extent, but I want some to get through lol

    • @neatpicker644
      @neatpicker644 Před 3 měsíci

      @@AndysParadox Yeah, that system is a bit odd to get used to. I think what bothers me most about trade is I simply can't visualize what's going on. Why some trade routes are open, and some aren't.
      They needed a little more "Victoria 3" in my "Europa Kings of Iron" game ;P

  • @yaasinm
    @yaasinm Před 2 měsíci +1

    Big reason people didn’t play it as well its was very complex and scared people off. Information overload

    • @spatrk6634
      @spatrk6634 Před 2 měsíci

      no lol.
      its very simple compared to their other games.
      its too simple it was boring.

    • @yaasinm
      @yaasinm Před 2 měsíci

      @@spatrk6634 Sure buddy

    • @spatrk6634
      @spatrk6634 Před 2 měsíci

      @@yaasinm yes buddy, you obviously have not played any other strategy game from paradox.

    • @yaasinm
      @yaasinm Před 2 měsíci

      @@spatrk6634 sure kid.

    • @spatrk6634
      @spatrk6634 Před 2 měsíci

      @@yaasinm haha. thx.
      im 32 tho.
      once you grow up you will realize how silly you are

  • @edmundcowan9131
    @edmundcowan9131 Před 2 měsíci

    Put the imperator team back to
    Work.

  • @remster5284
    @remster5284 Před 2 měsíci +1

    "Too good now" as if to imply that it's changed even though it hasn't received any update at all because Paradox stopped supporting it. Misleading title.

  • @martijnrikkert
    @martijnrikkert Před měsícem

    I have no time to.learn.the game so I will stay at vicky 2 😅

  • @ares106
    @ares106 Před 3 měsíci

    As underdeveloped as IR is, I still prefer a game that’s one and done as opposed to the infinite DLC 💩 model.

    • @AndysParadox
      @AndysParadox  Před 3 měsíci +2

      It is in a good state and honestly better than 99% of strategy games out there, so that's a good thing!

  • @thundernorse1098
    @thundernorse1098 Před 3 měsíci

    I was excited for Victoria 3. When it was released it was bad and still is bad compared to Victoria 2 when it comes to historical immersion. I rather them abandoned Victoria 3 and return to Imperator Rome which I enjoyed a lot more than Victoria 3.

  • @bizimdenge
    @bizimdenge Před 2 měsíci

    I beg to differ (regarding the title obviously) good idea, bad execution, plus not enough content.

  • @vikingnusantara
    @vikingnusantara Před 6 dny

    LETS FLOCK THIS GAME AGAIN!!!!!

  • @rblue2946
    @rblue2946 Před 3 měsíci

    Something is not right. Why is this game abandoned, if it is so ingenious?!

    • @spatrk6634
      @spatrk6634 Před 2 měsíci

      the player base was never good compare do their other games.
      i guess they made decision to focus on dlc's on games that are working instead of trying to fix was is bad.
      and they are in period where they need to upgrade their games.
      ck3 already came out.
      vicky3
      eu5 is development.
      then its probably hoi5 turn

  • @C1azed
    @C1azed Před 3 měsíci +2

    I still think the biggest mistake was not making it a character focused game like CK

  • @edmundcowan9131
    @edmundcowan9131 Před 2 měsíci

    War end system is flawed.

  • @thor9517
    @thor9517 Před 13 dny +1

    I blame Johan.He is just so obnoxious and arogant. Ruined what he could.

  • @sandsiren4840
    @sandsiren4840 Před 3 měsíci +2

    Lost potential for real 😢

  • @ErnestIsGaming
    @ErnestIsGaming Před 3 měsíci

    Real talk here. If the game really is that incredible, people would play it. Imperator rome steam charts is a ghost town.
    Fans need to stop blaming players as if it was the players fault why the game was abandoned. Its ultimately the devs and publishers fault for not launching a game that is deserved to be played in the first place.
    This clearly shows the publishers behavior towards the fans, paradox doesnt see you IR fans are worth the investment. Hence why they stopped development.

    • @Bleilock1
      @Bleilock1 Před 3 měsíci

      I mean, you also have to understand that these content creators are paid to do this do drive up sales, even if its abandoned game, as you said, for PDX i:r is finished product, might as well sell it as legacy game
      This is marketing

    • @ErnestIsGaming
      @ErnestIsGaming Před 3 měsíci

      @@Bleilock1 interesting makreting thought. If paradox will support this game due to sale increase then why the hell not. Pls support this game paradox

    • @Bleilock1
      @Bleilock1 Před 3 měsíci

      @@ErnestIsGaming after i responded to your comment, few scrolls below your comment there is a dude who said that this video sold him this game and he was so happy it was on discount on gog
      Coincidence?
      But dont expect revival of this game
      They are still selling march of the eagles and vic2 and some other games in a bundle on discount as well
      No need work on legacy if its selling

    • @AndysParadox
      @AndysParadox  Před 3 měsíci

      bruh if I had gotten paid for this you would've known. It was a fun video to make and I did it of my own volition because I love it, nothing conspiratorial or "marketing" about it, although I of course want more people to buy it so that PDX can make more content for it

    • @BoloBouncer
      @BoloBouncer Před 3 měsíci

      The gameplay loop is super addictive but hard to figure out without a good bit of dedication. Imperator has a serious "I get it now!" moment that most people don't get to

  • @benjaminkuhn2878
    @benjaminkuhn2878 Před 3 měsíci +1

    I dont understand why you would push a game when not finished. There is no 2nd chance after release, also PDX just repeated its mistake with vic3.
    There is really no good reason, other then burn it a go for a quick money grab.

    • @AndysParadox
      @AndysParadox  Před 3 měsíci

      this is the sad truth often :( at least Victoria 3 is faring a lot better than Imperator, but man Imperator is such a tragic tale...

  • @aramokurdo
    @aramokurdo Před 2 měsíci

    jeez this game is so complex! non playable for me

  • @edmundcowan9131
    @edmundcowan9131 Před 2 měsíci

    Good game but redo economy and tweek politics. War is great

  • @user-nz9yp9tv1q
    @user-nz9yp9tv1q Před 2 měsíci

    more PARADOX abandonware

  • @ko.sio.
    @ko.sio. Před 3 měsíci

    is this video a joke, ur funny

  • @valentinotto88
    @valentinotto88 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Sponsored by Paradox

  • @oleksacrowley9580
    @oleksacrowley9580 Před 3 měsíci

    First make Ukrainian localization, than we’ll talk.

    • @AndysParadox
      @AndysParadox  Před 3 měsíci

      brb gonna learn flawless Ukrainian and translate an entire PDX game (slava by the way)

    • @oleksacrowley9580
      @oleksacrowley9580 Před 3 měsíci

      @@AndysParadox join the club, since that’s what I’m doing for the past 9? years (eu4). The demand was to paradox, of course, since I assume these videos sponsored by them.

    • @AndysParadox
      @AndysParadox  Před 3 měsíci

      if it was sponsored I would've told you about it, so no it's not sponsored@@oleksacrowley9580

    • @torrvic1156
      @torrvic1156 Před měsícem

      Maybe som Ukrainian enthusiasts will make their own translation? Paradox almost abandoned this awesome game unfortunately. Then if the translation will be good Paradox will probably add it.

    • @oleksacrowley9580
      @oleksacrowley9580 Před měsícem

      @@torrvic1156lol. You’re too good of an opinion about paradox. They recently deleted my post due to advertisement, all because I suggested we can translate eu5 like we’ve been doing eu4.

  • @ertugrulorbayyazanlar4079
    @ertugrulorbayyazanlar4079 Před 2 měsíci

    It still sucks