Great Campaign Mode and map (especially if you choose to play as either of the Roman Empires) with almost absolute historical accuracy concerning the factions' characteristics, their relationships and their varying difficulty. It lacks a good Politics system, most DLCs are weak and the Nomad system seems pointless (especially on The Last Roman DLC). A huge advantage, however, is the great Medieval Kingdoms 1212 AD Mod (it's worth buying, even if you only play the Mod). Up till now, my personal favourite Total War title.

Great Campaign Mode and map (especially if you choose to play as either of the Roman Empires) with almost absolute historical accuracy concerning the factions' characteristics, their relationships and their varying difficulty. It lacks a good Politics system, most DLCs are weak and the Nomad system seems pointless (especially on The Last Roman DLC). A huge advantage, however, is the great Medieval Kingdoms 1212 AD Mod (it's worth buying, even if you only play the Mod). Up till now, my personal favourite Total War title.