Slow but once into it can be engaging
Gameplay
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Like i said slow but engaging once your empire gets to the limit of its expansion and you have better technology than anyone else, I take great satisfaction in blowing up wooden walls with a Trebuchet :P its more of a feeling of power this game really can make you believe you are in power and it feels good :)
Graphics
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Of course this game has some of the greatest graphics available to strategy that revolutionary 3D campaign map is amazing, there are hills ands now and everything all in 3D makes a better change from the usual 2D flat map doesnt it now? :)
Sound
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I play with the EAX 3D setting and 5.1 Surround and never have i felt more involved since i played Max Payne 2 the fall of Max Payne, the music is the best part upbeat and invoking adrenaline as you power your way through gual barbarians something about being surrounded by screams of gauls and horses running makes you want to fight harder, truely amazing!
Value
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I definently got my moneys worth out of it, especially considering it was included with a free poster size map to help with my world domination :P
Reviewers Tilt
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I've definetly taken a liking to this game definently a must buy!