Total War Rome II

With each iteration, new gameplay mechanics are introduced that seek to enhance player immersion. With Rome II, the studio is emphasising something slightly different: a flair for the dramatic. History holds more than its fair share of lessons, each wrapped within a story that would be ripe for an HBO TV series. And perhaps the rise and fall of Rome represents one of the most enticing books of all, filled with tales of deceit, treachery and underhanded doings. Take the Battle of Teutoburg, for example – a level in Rome II that Creative Assembly wanted to present to us this past week. During the Romans’ attempt to advance and tighten its grip across Northern Europe, it suffered a major defeat in the Germanic Teutoburg Forest – an ambush orchestrated by Cheruscan-born Roman military commander Arminius. With its narrow winding paths, high rises and dense foliage, the three Roman legions that were led through the forest didn’t stand a chance against an army of tribesmen. This is the kind of story that Creative Assembly want to tell, and they’ll do it using new camera angles that can be positioned right behind your armies so that the emotions and fears of your soldiers can be captured and draw you even closer to the action