1. NateG.

   10

   Great game adds some difficulty to the Rome Total War classic and for 9.99 now a great buy totally worth it.

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2. ChrisT

   9

   The graphics have been improved the campaign is actually a challenge unlike the standard RTW campaign which even on very hard/very hard is remarkably easy for anyone with basic knowledge of the game. Personally I feel critics gave it a bad rating just because it was too difficult for them? I dont see how difficulty is a factor in whether the game is good just because the critics don't know how to play the game right doesn't mean its a bad game. Bottom line, if your a Alexander the Great fan and/or a Total War junkie You'll want to give this a try.… Expand

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3. DudasDrakaan

   8

   This is in truth a very small expansion to the Rome: Total War experience. As people have mentioned, it makes a *slight* improvement on graphics. Judging from today, it is no match for Medieval II: Total War, and its expansion changed far more than Alexander does for Rome. ____ Those of you who felt the original Rome campaign a little too easy may be satisfied on this one, being that the AI has been considerably improved. They will attempt, when cost-effective, to flank you and put you in a pincer move. This, of course, can be countered but the very fact that the AI tries to put forth a resemblance of strategy makes the game more enjoyable. Then, of course, all the odds are against you as Alexander, with the Persian armies always grossly outnumbering you. ____ You may find the number of units in each faction quite disappointing, however. Alexander's force is composed of a force with less variety than the Macedonian army in Rome. This will disappoint many, and for good reason. Alexander's true army had more variety than this. Number one: the presence of ballistae and archers were an important part of Alexander's army, especially during sieges. This means that this game does not really placate to the realism it suggests and, what's more, as an expansion it is really cheap -- with retexturing units counting as adding something new. Add a new coat of paint to an old car, and it is still the same old car. This is what you get with Rome: Alexander. ____ Those who are dying for a Total War experience but who hate what has been done with the recent games will find this a satisfying addition to the good-ol'-days of Total War games. But I recommend buying it through Steam only when it's on sale to make it seem more worth it. I bought it for ~$2, for instance. But for $10? No, I would not recommend it. I consider this a good official mod of a great game.… Expand

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4. poundmysnatch

   7

   Good title for the price asked of it. Adds a decent amount of content to the base game and provides a totally fresh experience with the new campaign. Unfortunately since there is pretty much only one way to go about the campaign, i highly doubt you will want to play through it again.… Expand

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