OK, I'm not a tech person here, just a gamer -- and I've been playing for 6 years. So, if I like a game, it's based on subjective criteria (namely, how much enjoyment I get out of it). I started out on flight sims, moved to first-person shooters and have now landed on turn-based strategy games. I started on RTW, got the Medieval and Viking expansion packs, and recently bought Imperial Glory after donloading the demo here at Gamespot. If you're familiar with the RTW, you know that the graphics and gameplay are astounding. While I would give RTW a slightly higher score because I'm more interested in the Roman Empire than Napoleonic Europe, the graphics and gameplay of Imperial Glory are equal to, and in some cases actually slightly better than RTW. Specifically, the movements of individual soldiers are not as uniform as in RTW. Additionally, you can actually engage in sea battles on Imperial Glory, whereas the computer decides those battles on RTW. The graphics are superb, offering the player a movie-like gameplay experience. All in all, this is a great game. Buy it now. :-)
Imperial glory is a game in which tactics really is needed. Unlike other strategy games in which you must gather food and make soldiers and just send them to battle, this game requires skill to be able to master. You sta... Read Full Review
I have found this game to be quite involving, I have played mainly as Great Britain. so far, I have found it challenging to gain more gold and population! I went to war with Denmark, I defeated their armys, which was ,... Read Full Review
