Game is super solid, I really like the battle mechanics and the length of battle you can get into that offers a more strategic game play comparing to other games that feel like clicking frenzies & clustered battles; adding the longer battles mod on is great for that as well. I really enjoy running strong frontline units with a volley of strong archers and sword skirmishers to hit the flanks. Another fun strat is running odyseuss and taking advantage of all the fun guirrella deployment units. But there are plenty of other fun factions that offer really cool strats to cater to your type of gameplay. I highly recommend this game to anyone that enjoys infantry battles & mystical units that add to the Greek theme if you get the DLC (SUPER WORTH). If you like running heavy cavalry like in games like Attilla, 3 kingdoms, or Rome...then this prolly isnt the game for you. All in all, give this game a try :)

Good fun. Nice balance of strategy and combat for players new to Total War games.

get it on sale.