Build your empire through strategy, statecraft, diplomacy and all-out war, as you conquer this vast and striking recreation of the Bronze Age Mediterranean.įight to save or conquer the kingdom of Troy as one of eight iconic heroes, including the infamous warrior Achilles, noble protector Hector, wayward prince Paris and vengeful king Menelaus.“First of all: this is an opportunity for TROY specifically, and we have no plans for future games to be Epic exclusives. Dive into a character-led narrative drama and overcome your antagonists. Realize your legend as one of eight iconic heroes. Through Total War's unique blend of grand, turn-based empire management and spectacular real-time battles, Troy explores this epic conflict from both the Greek and Trojan perspectives – peeling back the layers of myth and legend to reveal the realities that may have inspired them.Įxperience the events surrounding the era-defining Trojan War, brought to life as never before.

Paris is a lover, not a fighter, and so can move Helen between settlements - like the puppet Emperor in Three Kingdoms - granting buffs to both the settlement she's in, and for Paris when he's nearby. Achilles, being a legendary warrior, receives benefits as long as he's fighting and winning, but if he starts losing, he gets penalized. Just as in Thrones of Britannia, each faction has its own unique mechanics to differentiate playstyle and characterize the famous figure who leads them. The main campaign for Troy has eight playable factions - four from the Trojan side, and four from the Achaeans. I don't think it's enough to particularly spoil the game, but it doesn't feel like a complex appreciation of source material to me. I feel like 'larger than life' was the goal, but it comes off quite plain.

The only issue is the characters don't feel especially nuanced considering the source material - gruff grisly Achilles is kind of boring, Paris is over-the-top flamboyant, and Menelaus, who I spent the most time with, is just plain angry.

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