Out of the different factions, I prefer the Greek factions and the Greek successor state. They tear into the battlefield and swing the fight at key moments. They’re like the tanks of the ancient world. They’re used by a number of different factions and can really turn the tide of a battle. One of the coolest units in the game is the mighty war elephants from the forests of North Africa. They used slings and occasionally they’d hire mercenary archers, but some of the Parthians really focused heavily on archery, so they have a very different style of fighting. The Romans didn’t really bother with archers. While the Roman Army is very strong with infantry, the Parthians excel at covering and archery. What’s the best way to play as the Parthians?
They have very strong infantry-based armies. It was this Roman discipline that gave them an edge over a lot of their enemies.
Your main power is the Roman Legions, who are heavily armed and very well disciplined foot soldiers. What’s the best strategy when playing as the Roman faction? Mike Simpson, Studio Director at The Creative Assembly, offered some tips and strategies on how to conquer Rome in this exclusive interview.
