The background story is probably clear from the title. It is 301BC, Carthage is the ruling power in the western and central Mediterranean. The generals of Alexander the Great, the Diadochi, fight mercilessly among each other in the east trying to restore the glory of the former Macedonian empire. All the while the Roman Republic is gaining the upper hand in Italy and gathers strength for the greatest expansion of all time. Will they succeed and eventually rule the Mediterranean?
Each battlefield requires a different strategy as every faction must react to different needs and face different dangers.
There are very interesting new features apart from the huge map with 25 playable factions:- Migrating tribes will challenge anyone daring to explore the wilderness beyond the borders of the civilized world.
- Multiturn events such as plague, revolts and floods allow you to change the outcome through prompt actions.
- Mandatory Objectives will make strategic decisions even more important than before.
- Historical events provide more immersion and an authentic feel.
