War just got a little bit better.
While playing Rome Total War, i had mixed reactions. The game itself was great, but i felt it was too easy, as the Barbarian factions were underrated. Even hordes of them could be destroyed by the war machine that was Rome. I thought that archery was a bit bugged and that battles lasted either too long (because of chasing the enemy down with cavalry) or too short. On the other hand, the seige weapons were entertaining, the battles itself were great and the destruction on the campaign map were amazing.
In barbarian invasion, The RTW expansion pack, all these issues have been addressed. The fights have not increased in size or entertainment, but it has maintained its charm and wit that i found in Rome Total War, with a new morale system and some new units.
But I also think that the add-ons in the campaign map are great. Some barbarian factions start off in unqiue locations. For example, the Huns start off as a horde, and their main objective is to settle in a land. This is also a new feature: Hording. The whole faction packs up and gets ready to move. There are also some great moments in the campaign map for instance: As the saxons, i invaded the Celts in their homeland. The first two settlements went down easy, and there was only one left. But one turn later, a huge rebellion of Romano - Brits had been raised and i had to fight all the more harder to maintain my grip on England. Religion has also been introduced and night battles are just a pleasure to see. :)
The only complaints i have on Rome Total War: Barbarian Invasion is that the graphics have not improved, the sound has not changed and there are many things they have yet to address: Like sea battles and Seiges. I expected more, but i was also suprised at how good the end product was.
Overall, i love this game. I love Rome Total War and i love Rome Total War Barbarian Invasion. Buy this game, its worth the money and its well worth the time. This game has all the wit and intelligence. Thank you CREATIVE ASSEMBLY!!!