Attila is it worth it?

**nrthee2** · January 18, 2015, 07:50 AM

Hey guys,

I was thinking on this game, is it worth buying?

Can you guys say some pros and cons? I'd appreciate that.

**Flavius Julius Nepos Augustus** · January 18, 2015, 08:14 AM

If I had more time I would write an essay on this.

If you like Michael Bay films -> buy it.

Otherwise wait , see some actual gameplay and wait for steam sales.

**Achilles Lacedaemon** · January 18, 2015, 08:16 AM

Originally Posted by TWmodding

If I had more time I would write an essay on this.

If you like Michael Bay films -> buy it.

Otherwise wait , see some actual gameplay and wait for steam sales.

This man knows his merchandise.

**tat501** · January 19, 2015, 01:02 AM

Originally Posted by TWmodding

If I had more time I would write an essay on this.

If you like Michael Bay films -> buy it.

Otherwise wait , see some actual gameplay and wait for steam sales.

Thing is - Michael Bay used to make good films (The Rock, Armageddon, Bad Boys). Just like CA used to make good games. Its impossible to forget all about their past though. Looking at the propaganda for the new game - yes it looks worth it, like what Rome 2 should have been. But then again, we've been stung before haven't we. Don't trust what happened in the past to be a good indicator of future performance? I wont go see any more Michael Bay films (after the Pearl Harbour fiasco) just as I wont pre-order any Total War games after the Rome 2 farce.

**GussieFinkNottle** · January 18, 2015, 08:39 AM

Nobody can know for sure right now. The most sensible thing to do would be to wait for release and read the reviews and player reactions. Then decide.

**craziii** · January 18, 2015, 11:43 PM

Originally Posted by GussieFinkNottle

Nobody can know for sure right now. The most sensible thing to do would be to wait for release and read the reviews and player reactions. Then decide.

I 2nd this. if you aren't sure even after all the preview videos by the fans. wait a week after release or at least a few reviews by the fans you trust.

**damien007** · January 18, 2015, 09:01 AM

Well I look at it like this. Did you play Rome 2? Did you enjoy it? If so then you'll probably like Attila, if not why?

Because of the campaign? Well most of the changes in Attila are focused adding more depth to the campaign, bringing back family trees, fixing politics, and adding other new mechanics like hordes, army integrity, and siege escalation. So there is good chance you may like it if you disliked Rome 2 because of the campaign.

Did you Dislike Rome 2's battles? Attila doesn't really change combat a lot other then some trying to make stamina more important. Other then that the engine is exactly the same as Rome 2's so you probably won't like it.

If your on the fence you should just wait until release and judge for yourself. There is also a lot of game-play in the streams CA has put out here http://www.twitch.tv/totalwarofficia...ast_broadcasts if you're having trouble deciding.

**Lugotorix** · January 18, 2015, 09:12 PM

Originally Posted by damien007

Well I look at it like this. Did you play Rome 2? Did you enjoy it? If so then you'll probably like Attila, if not why?

Because of the campaign? Well most of the changes in Attila are focused adding more depth to the campaign, bringing back family trees, fixing politics, and adding other new mechanics like hordes, army integrity, and siege escalation. So there is good chance you may like it if you disliked Rome 2 because of the campaign.

Did you Dislike Rome 2's battles? Attila doesn't really change combat a lot other then some trying to make stamina more important. Other then that the engine is exactly the same as Rome 2's so you probably won't like it.

If your on the fence you should just wait until release and judge for yourself. There is also a lot of game-play in the streams CA has put out here http://www.twitch.tv/totalwarofficia...ast_broadcasts if you're having trouble deciding.

This. Unless you hate the era. I've done a lot of reading on the dark ages, enjoyed it, and BI was one of the worst TW titles I've played. At the least, this should do the era justice.

**Cwenraed** · January 18, 2015, 10:04 AM

For me, yes.

=D

PROS

I have every totalwar game so far, so why stop now?
I have also enjoyed every total war and still do.
I like the ERA as i did with Rome 2.
Ton of new things to try out such as migration, family tree and setting fire to things, so the campaign turns will be much more involved.
I have the money to buy...so why not..

CONS

Not really any cons for me, torches and that are okay for me (i see why they are there, could be improved on but hey what theres room for improvment in everything)
Not sure about units breaking and coming back so often, but it can add a more strategic element.

**Linke** · January 18, 2015, 10:59 AM

If you thought Rome II was okay but it. If not wait until theres some awesome mods out there then buy it.

**ShadowMassa** · January 18, 2015, 12:18 PM

It appears more impressive than Rome II. But we all know this is what Rome II should of been.

**Sherm** · January 18, 2015, 02:36 PM

You can transform all europe in an post nuclear warzone, like happened. Also there is travel time with people clothed like romans ucrony, or XVII dignitaries.
Must buy it.

**Cope** · January 18, 2015, 04:33 PM

Wait for reviews. Then still don't buy it.

**RGA** · January 18, 2015, 08:59 PM

I pre-ordered Rome 2 knowing perfectly that it would have many bugs and issues because of its potential. In one year, CA's patches and modders (thank DeI team

) turn it into an thoroughly enjoyable game. With the very same argument I pre-ordered Attila