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Rome: Total War Alexander
Released On: Jun 19, 2006
79
7.5
Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 10 Critic Reviews
79
70% Positive
7 Reviews
7 Reviews
30% Mixed
3 Reviews
3 Reviews
0% Negative
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 10 Critic Reviews
79
70% Positive
7 Reviews
7 Reviews
30% Mixed
3 Reviews
3 Reviews
0% Negative
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
I love the combat skills of the general; it makes me feel superior in the battlefield. This game makes me want to know more about the Western Civilization.
For just over eight measly quid, you get one of the most challenging Total War campaigns to date. [Sept 2006, p.58]
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 73 User Ratings
7.5
55% Positive
40 Ratings
40 Ratings
36% Mixed
26 Ratings
26 Ratings
10% Negative
7 Ratings
7 Ratings
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 73 User Ratings
7.5
55% Positive
40 Ratings
40 Ratings
36% Mixed
26 Ratings
26 Ratings
10% Negative
7 Ratings
7 Ratings
Interestingly I like it more than barbarian invasion DLC. Gameplay and story were good and maybe it is not better than many total war games but still can get a shot. After Rome 2 total war it is not important but were still remarkable.
Graphics:6/10
Sounds: 8/10
Gameplay: 10/10
Story: 10/10
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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 **** game.
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Alexander brings a lot to the table for its $14.95 price tag. Although the battlefield focus makes it a little too fast and furious for methodical conquerors who want their virtual empires to stand the test of time, this isn't what Alexander the Great was all about. So the expansion based on his exploits isn't about building something that lasts, either. Still, this is a must-play addition to the Rome: Total War family, especially if you're looking for a challenge.
Still, the limited nature of the expansion keeps it from being a "must have" addition for those who aren't quite as hungry as I am for new Total War content. Containing none of the breadth of new units and new strategies that the Total War expansions have been known for, Alexander feels more like a mission pack. Thanfully, the twenty-dollar price tag makes it a little easier to accept but, if you're like me, you'd rather have paid twice as much for content that would last a little longer.
Will keep your historical appetite under control while waiting for "Medieval 2." [Sept 2006, p.81]
If you're looking for a brutal campaign requiring every ounce of military strategy and luck, one that requires you to throw your best general right into the thick of things while laying waste to everything you touch, you might want to give Rome: Total War -- Alexander a whirl.
The worst part of this is the start of the campaign. You start with bad cities, low income, tons of enemies, and have to somehow manage to conquer the map in only 100 turns. It is overwhelming at first, and difficult even on easy, but once you get a few cities can be fun. It took me 66 turns on easy, though I used a guide to help with the start.
Balance issues: Alexander is way too strong, pikes are too strong, archers are useless.
The historical battles are fun and interesting, though also too hard.
20-30 hours of content, recommended if bundled or cheap.
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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.
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Takes away the time i enjoyed in previous games building my cities and sorting out trade agreements and instead forces you into a rush to conquer provinces. Feels a lot more limited than RTW and i didn't enjoy it nearly as much.
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Rome Total War but with one campaign, Alexander is merely a limited DLC item. Once again, the factions were not as profound as the original Rome Total War.
5/10 - Ben Hazelden
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Summary The expansion offers an epic addition to the Total War series boasting more that 30 hours of gameplay and features a brand new campaign game map, spanning Alexander's unification of Greece and his subsequent conquest of the Persian Empire. The expansion pack also includes six new historical battles portraying Alexander's triumphs against...
Rated T
for Teen
Platforms:
- PC
- iOS (iPhone/iPad)
Initial Release Date: Jun 19, 2006
Developer:
- Creative Assembly
Publisher: Sega
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