Battles are absolutely massive, and extensive camera control, including zoom and rotation, let you see all that's happening. Clicking and dragging with units selected lets you choose their positioning and orientation, allowing for a much deeper strategy. Instead of handling individual soldiers, you manage units made up of many troops. And like another solid strategy game, Age of Mythology, standard spearmen, archers, and cavalry are joined by fantastic beasts with special abilities that can turn a battle around.īut unlike other strategy games I enjoy, everything is on a much more epic scale. Moving mobile units to hit a flank is highly recommended, and in Total War: Warhammer II, you can actually hide units in forests for surprise attacks on the flank.

Elevation plays a role - you want the high ground - and you want to ensure you're using proper counters against enemy troops. The real-time battles are reminiscent of Age of Empires II, another favorite of mine. Source: Windows Central (Image credit: Source: Windows Central)

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