@ sl_moshi - yes, I think shogun is a good game, but not as good as Rome. @ angelajolie - you should try it!
Rome TW is a good game. The tactics employed in battle were very realistic. It's hard not to witness how your troops successfully execute the "walled" formations where they move in unison and virtually unaffected by ranged attacks.
I had the original Medival Total War for PC that came out in 2001 and I can say this Rome Total War is a upgrade but nothing to shogun.
i played it since the release of Medieval total war (the first one!!) its really amazing series and for me this is the only game title that only got twice better every new release LOL the only thing that prevents me playing is my shitty PC that can't handle massive requirements to field massive army after the medieval 2 series... Rome IMO is the best one! (i bet everyone get that ugly dark side of having fun watching elephants take a walk in a field of peasants LOL)