Insanely addictive, great game with a few interface problems.

User Rating: 9.6 | Rome: Total War PC
Definately a great game. The 3D map really increases the importance and fun in the World mode. It actually reminds me a lot of Civilization as far as the world map goes. You can even go so far as to line yourself up on the world map and attack from a mountain, and the battle will place you on the mountain with the enemy below to get swallowed. The advisors are mediocre, but well integrated into learning the game. The tutorial(prologue) is not just a series of lessons, but a mini-campaign. There is not much time wasted learning a game you already know due to the fact that once you're "done" with learning, you are already in the middle of a campaign. My only problems with this game are some of the interface issues. Some of the most important icons or scrolls are very difficult to get to. Things like your faction family tree, or what Senate missions are currently available, are either almost impossible to find, or take a series of 4 or 5 buttons to get to. Other things like army formations are also not available like they were in the first games of the series. Other than these small problems, the game is great. Great graphics; great sound; great strategy; and totally worth it.