This game really is well done, there's a lot of well done work. But after all, you will have to love the Total War's gameplay style to enjoy this game on its all. Even not being one of this lovers, I have to recognize the game is addictive, but have some problems, mainly related to AI behaviour. Yeah, I know it isn't easy to design good AI in a game of such magnitude, but it's what we have. Battles are really easy, lacks of fast action, camera is picky, battles become repetitive, and when playing map manager you will think: "Hey, why play this if I have Civilization 4 that it's much better and funnier". Also I spent more time pursuing enemies than fighting. Maybe it's real, but it isn't funny.
Right, five hours in and I'm on crusade, seven hours in and my crusade is no more thanks to a pesky inquisitor, twelve hours in and I'm debating whether or not to take on the pope as well as trying to defend my borders f... Read Full Review
The good: Very pretty, captures the flavor of the era, lots of choices, big map. Interesting new gameplay with city/castle choices. The bad: Horrible, horrible tactical AI. Lots of bugs. Time limit seems short. T... Read Full Review
