Yes, there is an enormous multiplayer portion of the game that I haven't yet been brave enough to jump into, though I suspect hitting the campaign in co-op mode with a seasoned pro would be a great way to learn some more in-depth strategy. The developers have created a respectable amount of free content since the game's release, adding new leaders, factions, subfactions, units to the different races, and multiplayer maps. So far, I've focused on learning how to play through the base game, complete with four races: High Elves (which I started with to get access to the tutorials), Dark Elves, Lizardmen, and Skaven. But it's not as hard of a game to catch onto as I thought, and while I still need to get the hang of commanding troops in battle and managing populations in my cities and settlements, I think I'm on the right track. It's fair to say there's an unreal amount of depth in this game, and I've only begun to scratch the surface by making my way through the first Lord's campaign. As you become more renowned, bannermen and followers will join your crusade. The Lord you play also has skill levels and a tech tree, giving the game some extra RPG elements. It's sometimes difficult to keep tabs on which units are retreating and which are rallying as well as when I need to stop attacking an enemy and move elsewhere, but I expect that knowledge will come with time. Battles are absolutely massive, and extensive camera control, including zoom and rotation, let you see all that's happening. Clicking and dragging with units selected lets you choose their positioning and orientation, allowing for a much deeper strategy.
Instead of handling individual soldiers, you manage units made up of many troops. And like another solid strategy game, Age of Mythology, standard spearmen, archers, and cavalry are joined by fantastic beasts with special abilities that can turn a battle around.īut unlike other strategy games I enjoy, everything is on a much more epic scale. Moving mobile units to hit a flank is highly recommended, and in Total War: Warhammer II, you can actually hide units in forests for surprise attacks on the flank. Elevation plays a role - you want the high ground - and you want to ensure you're using proper counters against enemy troops. The real-time battles are reminiscent of Age of Empires II, another favorite of mine. Source: Windows Central (Image credit: Source: Windows Central)
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