It might not sound a sexy feature, but if you like resource management your tummy will be tickled, and it adds a new layer of consideration to fold into strategic decision-making. The best new trick was the implementation of five resources - food, wood, stone, bronze and gold - to replace the classic single "moneys" resource in previous games. So if you had the impression that the "saga" part of the game's name implied it was a sort of Total War Lite, you'll be pleasantly surprised.īut though Troy doesn't depart massively from formula, it's worth pointing out that the innovations it has made are generally both welcome and highly noticeable in play. When I asked game director Maya Georgieva just how big the map was, she said it was on par with the massive Mortal Empires map you can play on by stitching together the maps from the two Warhammer games, and that's. It's also a lot bigger than I was expecting, with a campaign map covering a huge sprawl of the Eastern Mediterranean, on a scale where islands I honestly couldn't place on a map had multiple territories apiece. And while four hours of Total War is never enough time for long-term irritations to show their heads, I can honestly say there wasn't a single aspect of the game's design that struck me as an obvious dud move. By and large, it feels like a sort of "best of" compilation of features from both Warhammer 2 and Three Kingdoms, with a cracking visual and narrative identity all of its own. I don't think anyone particularly wanted it to, to be honest. Straight off the bat, it's fair to say that Troy doesn't do a huge amount to reinvent the classic Total War formula. And while my inner roleplayer wanted to really get into the sandals of this insecure, shouting Greek fight aficionado, it transpired that the real joy to be had was in playing him as a sort of cheeky, opportunistic rock salesman. I got to play a good chunk of game with each of them, but Menelaus got the lion's share of time. Just as my first go at Troy saw me play a battle built on the feud between bronze age miseryboys Achilles and Hector, this second demo, which allowed me four hours to guzzle down as much campaign play as I could, focused on the even more cataclysmic beef between Menelaus and Paris. In fairness, though, he's very cross, because noted Trojan sex enthusiast Paris has run away to the other side of the Med with his wife Helen, and the whole incident has made him look a right boafus. That's because the extremely bellowy king of Sparta can't seem to take a breath without hollering his own name on the exhalation. Thebes and its seven gates campaign model and battle map.If you see the name "Menelaus" and find yourself scratching your head over how to pronounce it, then have no fear: play any more than eight seconds of A Total War Saga: Troy, and you will never forget.New special event to conquer Troy – Stealing the Palladium.Paragon units – Veteran versions of regular units led by an officer.18 new units – Including Salamis Marines, Argive Swordmasters, Ajax’s Wall and more.2 New Factions – Salamis (Ajax) and Argos (Diomedes).This includes access to Hephaestus – the god of blacksmiths & volcanoes – within the pantheon of the gods, and the Divine Craftsman Epic Agent, who can permanently upgrade settlements. This Faction Pack also welcomes free content for all players of A Total War Saga: TROY. These warriors range from frontline units such as Argive Axemen and Salamis Spearmen to faction elites such as Ajax’s Wall and Argive Swordmasters. With the might of Achaea at their disposal, the Ajax & Diomedes roster features 18 new units ready for recruitment.
His unit roster is specialized in crushing attacks with well-rounded axe and sword infantry, combined with quick flanking units from surprising locations.
His unit roster relies on slow, but very heavily equipped defensive infantry to hold the line, while his powerful missile units take advantage of protected positions.ĭiomedes, the King of Argos, is a veteran in the ways of war, using it to establish Argos as an exceedingly powerful city, second only to great Mycenae.
Ajax the Great is the shield that protects the Achaean Host, known for his unsurpassed strength and huge stature.