The battle maps themselves are equally as detailed, each map giving the feel of being on the beaches of Troy, or the plains of Marathon. The campaign map itself is incredibly detailed, from the hills and valleys of the Greek islands to the walled cities that hold strategic points across the map. As armies clash, we’re taken to center stage, the two heroes duking it out for all to see – a very Homeric inclusion.Īll of this makes for a compelling illusion, making me feel more rooted in the world and time period of the Trojan War. Heroes are well detailed, with the major faction heroes each receiving their own model. The fog of war is a parchment that literally burns away the pages of history as you explore, while the horizon is beautifully painted in the style of ancient Greek pottery. The world of A Total War Saga: TROY is absolutely beautiful to behold, its color palette making me feel fully transported to the Bronze Era.
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You can still conquer those landlocked areas, but you might find yourself holding the great city of Athens, only able to build the main settlement instead of taking full advantage of your new holding. The trade off is he can maintain unique buildings in coastal settlements, but it does make conquest a little limited if you want to take over the world instead of simply Troy. The downside is that some of the abilities of the heroes do hinder, such as the fact Odysseus cannot build beyond the main building in a land-locked settlement due to his Coastal Mastery passive.
The team at Creative Assembly Sofia had to, erm, get creative to craft a compelling Homeric victory condition for each of the Trojan factions, adding flavor and piecing together parts from sources and archaeological digs into the ancient world.Īs such, each playthrough feels distinct from the last, something that not every Total War game gets right. It’s especially interesting from the perspective of the Trojans as, historically speaking, there isn’t much from them as the major sources we have are Greek. You can still go the normal Total War route and conquer everything should you choose, but the alternate Homeric victory path gives each faction more replayability as a result – and makes the story of the Trojan War unfold before your eyes. Paris of Troy must keep Helen near to him to boost both his morale and that of his army, while Hector is tasked with forming the Assuwan League, a group of alliances to defend Troy from Achaean aggression. Odysseus can use his network of spies to establish safe havens, allowing his armies to recruit units in enemy territory where a haven exists. This seeps into the playstyle of each faction as well – Sparta for instance can colonize any razed settlement in its line of sight without needing to send an army there first – for a cost. Each faction also plays differently, with each having its own mechanics that make it feel distinct and unique from the other heroes. Each of these heroes has their own Epic Mission to complete should you choose that puts you more in the Homeric version of the war, such as Paris needing to make amends with his former lover after bringing home Helen, or Odysseus conquering the Minoans. You’ll be able to choose between one of eight Homeric figures to play as, from the Spartan king Menelaus, cunning Odysseus of Ithaca, to Troy’s greatest protector, Hector. Calling upon archaeological evidence, as well as drawing from sources such as The Iliad and more, Creative Assembly Sofia have taken the myth behind the story of the fall of Troy and given it new life in beautiful detail. Coming off the incredible Total War: Three Kingdoms, A Total War Saga: TROY takes some of the best elements of its predecessors and transports us to the Aegean during the Bronze Age, right at the outbreak of the Trojan War.
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