Empire and Rome are described as Total War titles that made a noticeable effort at historical accuracy. The developers are credited with spending money on historians and seeking their opinions. That investment helps explain the preference for this historically framed game over Warhammer. The many inaccuracies and artificial intelligence failures identified elsewhere in the stream keep this as praise for historical ambition rather than every mechanic or faction portrayal.
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Why historical consultation mattered to Empire: Total War
Empire and Rome are praised for spending money on historians and seeking their opinions, even though the stream also identifies many inaccuracies.