Rome: Total War Alexander

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7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 83 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 48 out of 83
  2. Mixed: 28 out of 83
  3. Negative: 7 out of 83

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  1. CaptainThom
    Jul 29, 2013
    6
    Takes away the time i enjoyed in previous games building my cities and sorting out trade agreements and instead forces you into a rush to conquer provinces. Feels a lot more limited than RTW and i didn't enjoy it nearly as much.
  2. DudasDrakaan
    Dec 10, 2011
    8
    This is in truth a very small expansion to the Rome: Total War experience. As people have mentioned, it makes a *slight* improvement on graphics. Judging from today, it is no match for Medieval II: Total War, and its expansion changed far more than Alexander does for Rome. ____ Those of you who felt the original Rome campaign a little too easy may be satisfied on this one, being thatThis is in truth a very small expansion to the Rome: Total War experience. As people have mentioned, it makes a *slight* improvement on graphics. Judging from today, it is no match for Medieval II: Total War, and its expansion changed far more than Alexander does for Rome. ____ Those of you who felt the original Rome campaign a little too easy may be satisfied on this one, being that the AI has been considerably improved. They will attempt, when cost-effective, to flank you and put you in a pincer move. This, of course, can be countered but the very fact that the AI tries to put forth a resemblance of strategy makes the game more enjoyable. Then, of course, all the odds are against you as Alexander, with the Persian armies always grossly outnumbering you. ____ You may find the number of units in each faction quite disappointing, however. Alexander's force is composed of a force with less variety than the Macedonian army in Rome. This will disappoint many, and for good reason. Alexander's true army had more variety than this. Number one: the presence of ballistae and archers were an important part of Alexander's army, especially during sieges. This means that this game does not really placate to the realism it suggests and, what's more, as an expansion it is really cheap -- with retexturing units counting as adding something new. Add a new coat of paint to an old car, and it is still the same old car. This is what you get with Rome: Alexander. ____ Those who are dying for a Total War experience but who hate what has been done with the recent games will find this a satisfying addition to the good-ol'-days of Total War games. But I recommend buying it through Steam only when it's on sale to make it seem more worth it. I bought it for ~$2, for instance. But for $10? No, I would not recommend it. I consider this a good official mod of a great game.… Expand
  3. JimCorbett
    Sep 3, 2012
    7
    Good title for the price asked of it. Adds a decent amount of content to the base game and provides a totally fresh experience with the new campaign. Unfortunately since there is pretty much only one way to go about the campaign, i highly doubt you will want to play through it again.
  4. Claytality
    Apr 14, 2018
    7
    The worst part of this is the start of the campaign. You start with bad cities, low income, tons of enemies, and have to somehow manage to conquer the map in only 100 turns. It is overwhelming at first, and difficult even on easy, but once you get a few cities can be fun. It took me 66 turns on easy, though I used a guide to help with the start.

    Balance issues: Alexander is way too    The worst part of this is the start of the campaign. You start with bad cities, low income, tons of enemies, and have to somehow manage to conquer the map in only 100 turns. It is overwhelming at first, and difficult even on easy, but once you get a few cities can be fun. It took me 66 turns on easy, though I used a guide to help with the start.

    Balance issues: Alexander is way too strong, pikes are too strong, archers are useless.

    The historical battles are fun and interesting, though also too hard.

    20-30 hours of content, recommended if bundled or cheap.    … Expand
  5. BenHazelden
    Oct 13, 2014
    5
    Rome Total War but with one campaign, Alexander is merely a limited DLC item. Once again, the factions were not as profound as the original Rome Total War.
    5/10 - Ben Hazelden
  6. erdogfu96
    Feb 9, 2020
    9
    Interestingly I like it more than barbarian invasion DLC. Gameplay and story were good and maybe it is not better than many total war games but still can get a shot. After Rome 2 total war it is not important but were still remarkable.
    Graphics:6/10
    Sounds: 8/10
    Gameplay: 10/10
    Story: 10/10
  7. [Anonymous]
    Jul 3, 2006
    9
    the graphics are ammazing and the sounds too you must think about real strategies to play. so FUN
  8. ConorH.
    Jun 19, 2006
    5
    This game is okay, 15 bucks is a bit much, but not to bad. Without any modifications to the game you can only play as Macadon, and you start with Sparta loosing tons of money. Also there are no politics so no aliences, trading, ect. One more thing, all of the battles are way to easy or extreamely hard.
  9. ChrisT
    Aug 14, 2009
    9
    The graphics have been improved the campaign is actually a challenge unlike the standard RTW campaign which even on very hard/very hard is remarkably easy for anyone with basic knowledge of the game. Personally I feel critics gave it a bad rating just because it was too difficult for them? I dont see how difficulty is a factor in whether the game is good just because the critics The graphics have been improved the campaign is actually a challenge unlike the standard RTW campaign which even on very hard/very hard is remarkably easy for anyone with basic knowledge of the game. Personally I feel critics gave it a bad rating just because it was too difficult for them? I dont see how difficulty is a factor in whether the game is good just because the critics don't know how to play the game right doesn't mean its a bad game. Bottom line, if your a Alexander the Great fan and/or a Total War junkie You'll want to give this a try.… Expand
  10. NateG.
    Sep 22, 2009
    10
    Great game adds some difficulty to the Rome Total War classic and for 9.99 now a great buy totally worth it.
  11. Zodiac_A
    Mar 1, 2020
    4
    Very weak, unbalanced, without optimisation. Even now with gtx 1070 25-35 fps. Without mods and config changed by user unplayable.

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Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. GameSpot
    85
    Alexander brings a lot to the table for its $14.95 price tag. Although the battlefield focus makes it a little too fast and furious for methodical conquerors who want their virtual empires to stand the test of time, this isn't what Alexander the Great was all about. So the expansion based on his exploits isn't about building something that lasts, either. Still, this is a must-play addition to the Rome: Total War family, especially if you're looking for a challenge.
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  2. IGN
    80
    Still, the limited nature of the expansion keeps it from being a "must have" addition for those who aren't quite as hungry as I am for new Total War content. Containing none of the breadth of new units and new strategies that the Total War expansions have been known for, Alexander feels more like a mission pack. Thanfully, the twenty-dollar price tag makes it a little easier to accept but, if you're like me, you'd rather have paid twice as much for content that would last a little longer.
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  3. Eurogamer
    70
    Limited, but compelling. For a full-price add-on, you'd judge it more harshly, but for £8.50 (Plus an extra couple of quid if you want the "Download Insurance", which frankly sounds a little sinister), for some strategic challenges while we all wait for "Medieval 2" it's entirely acceptable.
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