alright, I had a quick battle to see how it plays, first off it was very enjoyable , I would say its better than pike and shot for enjoyment, the graphics are nicely styled but poor but it didn't matter atall, the pause and speed buttons could do with being a different colour shade from the UI, also one thing I did not like is every time I gave an order the destination remained on the map until the troops got there and every new unit did the same so I would like to see a button to declutter the order destinations on/off/clear.
the games UI is detailed enough to enjoy setting formations and advancing retreating etc..., the info is great but needs some mouseovers .
I did not have to read the maual or do a tutorial to work out how to do a battle, that's a big plus, you can read later its first impressions that count.
Its probably the best RTS I have ever enjoyed, felt like strategy rather than a click fest,
The period of the battles is great.
I loved this game and it should be on matrixgames as a top title its better than many wargames Ive played, its not getting enough publicity I never seen it before, I would probably of not bought it if it was more expensive because I would of thought it a risk, but If Id of paid double on a wargame site, I would of felt pleased at what I bought. Ive not played all the game like the grand strategy or economy yet, so great thing ahead.
I cant praise this game enough, its got the right pace in battle, the battle creater is great,