An incredible battle atmosphere, great sound, great graphics, which allows to play even on older computers liquid and finally a mad diversity in every aspect, whether it is the playable sides or the gigantic number of available units. The various levels of difficulty are quite well balanced.
But: Once again, a game in which the developers have a good quarter for more on tweaking should have work.
1. What is the most unpleasant notice the fact that the rush of its own units does not really work, because that is usually only half or fewer units really burst into the ranks of the enemy, which leads to high and unnecessary losses. That is ägerlich especially in a superior enemy, one can imagine yes.
The same problem can also discover when it comes to pursue fugitive units. The own troops races partly haphazard behind / next to the opponent and simply do not attack.
2. Diplomacy does not go. Even if more than 100 rounds has an alliance with another site and gives them money or regions to catch her favor that's a damn. Sooner or later you're at it and if there are only 1-ründige port blockades by the ex-allies until it offered a truce ... again and again Thus: "Trust is good, which is one or the other army at each border better! "
3. Speaking of diplomacy as an Islamic Egypt I will sign an alliance with the Pope State and donate this money etc. to my relationship with the Pope State "Perfect" is. Nevertheless, the Pope calls again and again simply as crusades against my country. This too is nonsense!
4. Whole opposing armies can destroy through consistent ranged attacks ... and indeed completely unopposed.
There are more such errors and follies, which should be quickly repaired.
Nevertheless there from me a clear recommendation, because the battles just be proud of many things away and the game despite some blunders is very motivating and complex anyway.
Due to the lack of fine-tuning, there's only three star, I am finally paying customer and not a beta tester!
PS: Such comments for "the game is too complex for beginners" I can not understand honestly! I am glad that it still now and then visually and acoustically delightful games out there that do not align themselves to casual gamers. Who's is too heavy, the leaves's stay halt.