Sometimes answering Agamemnon’s call to war can be a bit more trouble than it’s worth. This is a great nod to the source material, and helps further differentiate each campaign – and it’s great that it doesn’t get in the way if you want to pursue a more traditional Total War victory instead. These heroes also have their own dramatic, story-based win conditions called Homeric Victories that walk them through some of the highlights of their role in the Iliad, such as Menelaus having to reclaim Helen and Hector having to make sure the city of Troy does not fall. Each leader I played felt distinct and interesting, in terms of goals, campaign abilities, and fighting style.
The tough, tanky spearmen in his roster play great with defensive terrain and holding cities against assault. As Hector, you have to constantly compete for your dear father’s affection with your annoying kid brother who got us into this mess in the first place, in hopes of eventually inheriting the city of Troy. As Achilles, you have the invigorating task of defending your title as the undisputed heavyweight champion of the Aegean, with a roster of aggressive, mobile melee units to back you up.
There are some cracks in this ornate amphora, particularly when it comes to AI, but unlike the previous Saga game it’s not a black sheep of the Total War family.Ĭreative Assembly has been getting better and better at faction design with almost every game and DLC pack it’s released in the last few years, and Troy’s playable campaign factions are no exception. And this personality seeps over into a fairly satisfying campaign as well. The color palette is perfect for making me feel as though I’ve been transported to the Bronze Age world. The battle resolution animation shows the opposing generals fighting theatrically under a heavenly spotlight. The world is ringed by surreal, soaring mountains that suggest ancient Greek pottery. The first thing I noticed, as a long-time fan of this series, is that A Total War Saga: Troy is extremely and unabashedly stylish.
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