Ancient Greece has proved a ripe source of inspiration for video games, from the original God of War trilogy up to the recent Assassin’s Creed: Odyssey and Ubisoft’s upcoming Gods & Monsters.
There’s a rich tapestry of myths and legends to choose from that blend real world history with hugely exaggerated accounts of heroic bravery and the divine meddling of the Greek pantheon of gods.
Creative Assembly's next strategy game is A Total War Saga: Troy, and we've heard a lot about it to this point, but the consummate strategy enthusiast always hungers for more. To that end, Creative Assembly has released a couple new videos about the game highlighting the unique campaign mechanics for playing as the heroes on both the Greek and Trojan sides. A key part of differentiating the factions in the small theatre of this focused Total War game is the heroes: They give flavor to your army, have unique mechanics, and dictate what units you can recruit.
*Here are the Greeks:
[su_youtube_advanced url="https://youtu.be/Szw-8FLS5Rc" title="A Total War Saga: Troy brings the epic Greek legend to life "]The game will be exclusive to the Epic Games Store for a year. This is a one-off, and the developer doesn’t plan to continue with the same initiative on further Total War games going forward. We also saw another video focusing on the famous Trojan Horse, one featuring Achilles, another focusing on Menelaus, one showcasing Paris, and one starring Agamemnon.
It will also be free for a day when it launches on August 13, 2020.
Dive into Greek Myth
Inspired by The Iliad – Homer’s sweeping tale of romance and bloodshed – A Total War Saga: TROY focuses on the historical flash point of the Trojan War, bringing the conflict to life as never before.
Experience the Trojan War
TROY explores this legendary conflict from both the Greek and Trojan perspectives, peeling back the layers of myth and legend to reveal the realities that may have inspired them.
Choose Your Hero
Fight to save or conquer the kingdom of Troy as one of eight iconic heroes, including the infamous warrior Achilles, noble protector Hector, wayward prince Paris and vengeful king Menelaus.
Build a Bronze Age Empire
Through Total War’s blend of grand, turn-based empire management and spectacular real-time battles, your actions can turn the tide of the war. Build your empire through strategy, statecraft, diplomacy and all-out war, as you conquer this vast and striking recreation of the Bronze
Age Mediterranean.
Fight Alongside Mythic Units
Inspired by the famed creatures of Greek myth, you can call mythic units to your aid in the heat of battle, including fighters that resemble the Minotaur, the Cyclops, Giants and Centaurs.
Build a Bronze Age Empire
Through Total War’s blend of grand, turn-based empire management and spectacular real-time battles, your actions can turn the tide of the war. Build your empire through strategy, statecraft, diplomacy and all-out war, as you conquer this vast and striking recreation of the Bronze
Age Mediterranean.
Fight Alongside Mythic Units
Inspired by the famed creatures of Greek myth, you can call mythic units to your aid in the heat of battle, including fighters that resemble the Minotaur, the Cyclops, Giants and Centaurs.