A Total War Saga: TROY

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"A Total War Saga: TROY" is a strategy game inspired by Homer’s Iliad, focusing on the Trojan War. Command legendary heroes, including Achilles and Odysseus, in spectacular real-time battles, and manage your empire in turn-based gameplay. This new Saga title evolves the series with period-specific features, promising a unique experience for fans of ancient history and Total War.

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70%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,810 reviews

gameplay116 positive mentions

stability16 negative mentions

The game features a beautiful campaign map with stunning graphics and a vibrant art style.
The new resource management system adds depth to the gameplay, making trade and diplomacy more engaging.
The inclusion of different campaign modes (Historical, Truth Behind the Myth, and Mythological) allows for varied gameplay experiences.

The AI is often unbalanced and can declare war unexpectedly, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
The battles can feel repetitive and lack the depth and complexity found in previous Total War titles.
Many features and factions are locked behind paywalls, making the full experience costly.

gameplay
324 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of "Total War Saga: Troy" has received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the unique faction mechanics and the introduction of a multi-resource economy that adds depth to strategy. While some find the battles engaging and the campaign immersive, others criticize the repetitive gameplay, clunky mechanics, and a steep learning curve that can be frustrating for newcomers. Overall, the game offers a blend of traditional Total War elements with new features, but opinions vary on its execution and long-term enjoyment.
- “Very novel take on the traditional Total War formulas of old with great and immersive Homeric Greek themes throughout gameplay and art style.”
- “The mechanics are simple, the learning curve is fast if you're familiar with the Total War basics, and each character faction has truly unique goals and play styles that make for a lot of (sometimes game-breaking) fun.”
- “Each faction has its own units, which is a big plus, and each faction has interesting and different gameplay styles.”
- “The gameplay side of things with your currency being food, wood, etc. is a nice addition, but it's annoying as you must take settlements with those, especially food.”
- “The game mechanics are too shallow, and it punishes you for expanding.”
- “Overall, the main issue is just that key mechanics are poorly implemented.”
graphics
192 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of Total War: Troy have received widespread praise for their stunning visuals and immersive art style, often described as some of the best in the franchise. Many players appreciate the vibrant campaign maps and detailed unit designs, although some have noted issues with performance and occasional cartoonish aesthetics. Overall, while the graphics are a highlight, they are sometimes overshadowed by gameplay concerns and technical glitches.
- “The graphics are some of the best in the Total War series, and the AI seems to be a challenge. The plot and story arc are as true to the original Greek mythology as modern gaming can offer.”
- “A multi-resource economy that perfectly complements the provincial system, wrapped together with gorgeously thematic visuals, makes for one of the most impressive and immersive campaigns in the whole series.”
- “The graphics are beautiful, the battles are fun to command, and the micromanaging of settlements isn't overwhelming.”
- “Didn't even start the fight; the game FPS just crashed all while having graphics that are on par with medieval. The positive reviews here need to be checked out because this game is horrendous. This is not a Total War game; this is some child's idea of what Total War could be, and it's downright the most awful take I've seen.”
- “The game graphics by default look cartoonish, with very saturated colors.”
- “I had a hard time identifying anything on the map given the poor color choices and low-quality graphics.”
story
111 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story in "Total War: Troy" is a blend of historical and mythological elements, drawing heavily from Homer's "Iliad" while offering players various modes to experience the narrative, including historical accuracy and full mythological battles. While many players appreciate the immersive storytelling and character-driven missions, some feel the execution falls short of the epic scale expected from such a classic tale, with criticisms aimed at the superficiality of the plot and the repetitive nature of certain missions. Overall, the game provides a rich atmosphere and engaging quests, but opinions vary on its depth and adherence to the source material.
- “What's most incredible is that the world feels alive, and with the big swings between Greeks and Trojans going on, the player right in the middle of it makes the bigger story matter a lot more than in other titles.”
- “The epic campaign missions, which are specific to particular historical characters, are a great way to introduce players to Homer's Iliad.”
- “I thoroughly love the storyline and doing an epic campaign into the underworld.”
- “This doesn't even feel like a Total War game; it's lost its original soul, structured in a weird way around a story that could have really worked but fails to deliver.”
- “Honestly, I'm not a fan of this story or the missions they set up to follow.”
- “If you like Total War, this is a very huge downgrade; battles seem to take a secondary focus in this game and the 'story of Troy' is more important.”
music
69 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received widespread acclaim, with many reviewers praising its beauty, atmospheric quality, and ability to enhance the overall experience. Several comments highlight it as one of the best soundtracks in the franchise, featuring hypnotic themes and immersive compositions that complement the stunning visuals and gameplay. While a few reviews mention the soundtrack as average or forgettable, the majority agree that it significantly contributes to the game's enchanting atmosphere and historical setting.
- “The soundtrack is subtle, and I find myself enthralled by some of the hypnotic themes that play in the background while idle.”
- “The music is incredible, and the AI seems a bit more challenging (in a good way) than it has been in previous Total War titles.”
- “The campaign map is astoundingly beautiful, and the music is very, very good.”
- “The soundtrack is incredibly average.”
- “Unlike Rome I, Medieval II, and Attila, there is nothing memorable about the music in Troy.”
- “In conclusion, while Troy was a step in the right direction, a pretty campaign map and soundtrack doesn't solve boring battles and lag!”
optimization
40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players praising its performance and stability, particularly in comparison to previous Total War titles. While some users report smooth gameplay and high frame rates, others have experienced significant stuttering and crashes, indicating that optimization may vary based on individual setups. Despite these issues, many consider it one of the best-optimized entries in the series, with improved graphics and performance.
- “Performance-wise, I run an older Alienware Aurora R7 with a GTX 1070 with no hiccups whatsoever.”
- “The art is brilliant, optimization better than any Total War game ever, and the economy system is outstanding!”
- “Optimization in this game is far beyond anything we have seen in any other Total War game.”
- “I love this game, but optimization is horrible and keeps crashing without errors.”
- “Massive stuttering during battles.”
- “Unplayable due to some (non-spec related) freezing/stuttering/fps issue that happens randomly every 10-30 seconds. After doing some research on Google, I found that quite a few had the same problem since the Epic Games release and there has still been no fix.”
replayability
31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's replayability is a mixed bag. While many players appreciate the variety of factions and unique mechanics that enhance replay value, others criticize the limited number of playable factions and similarities among them, which can lead to a repetitive experience. DLC expansions have been noted to improve replayability, but some feel that the core game lacks depth compared to other titles in the franchise.
- “A solid saga entry with plenty of replayability.”
- “The game comes with a variety of Homeric factions that have each unique faction mechanics which greatly increases the replay value and lets you find your preferred play style.”
- “Easily 100+ hours of replay value (and even more if you're an achievement chaser!)”
- “While it is true that vanilla factions have limited replayability due to them playing similarly, DLC factions and the custom Homeric victory questlines made me play all factions in the game and complete all achievements!”
- “There is also a distinct lack of playable factions, with those that are playable being virtual carbon copies of each other, in terms of their units and settlement management.”
- “Troy suffers mainly from a somewhat railroaded diplomacy, as Napoleon did -- at a certain point, you lose replayability when the game pulls you into the same large conflict every time.”
stability
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability has received mixed reviews, with many users reporting significant glitches, freezes, and bugs that detract from the overall experience, particularly during battles and co-op play. While some players note that the game runs smoothly on certain platforms and is relatively bug-free compared to previous titles, the presence of persistent issues remains a concern for many. Overall, the stability aspect is characterized by a blend of impressive performance and frustrating technical problems.
- “Very complete, runs great, fun mechanics, diplomacy is excellent, every faction plays differently.”
- “Also runs great on Linux with Steam Proton.”
- “Game looks and runs great, super buttery smooth with amazing maps, with only one crash so far in 3 hours of play!”
- “However, the game has some really bad glitches.”
- “This rushed, buggy game that has to this day not been fixed has done it for me.”
- “Also, it constantly freezes and lags for me while on the campaign map, and this causes all my programs to stop responding - I have a powerful PC and don't have this issue with any other game, including other Total War games.”
atmosphere
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its immersive qualities, stunning visuals, and fitting soundtrack that enhance the experience of ancient Greek culture and mythology. Reviewers highlight the beautifully designed campaign map, detailed artwork, and atmospheric music, making it one of the most atmospheric entries in the Total War series. While some critiques focus on gameplay elements, the overall ambiance and aesthetic appeal are consistently noted as standout features.
- “The most atmospheric Total War title I've played so far!”
- “In fact, Troy is a very atmospheric game with a wonderful campaign map, a lot of beautiful details, surprising faction mechanics, epic quest chains, nice UI design, lovely soundtrack, and graphics.”
- “The best thing this game has going for it is the artwork and atmosphere, but the game itself to be 'played' simply gets old - and fast.”
- “The atmosphere of the battles again, in my opinion, is very good.”
- “As a die-hard fan of the series, I can say that, in my opinion, this game shines bright in terms of smoothness, quality of life improvements, atmosphere in the lighting, music and background sound effects, voice work, animations - the whole nine yards.”
grinding
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players consistently find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, particularly in town management and campaign progression. The repetitive nature of battles, especially sieges, combined with a complex resource economy, leads to a sense of exhaustion and boredom as players feel trapped in a cycle of defense and resource management. While some enjoy the initial gameplay, many report that the experience becomes a slow slog, particularly in the late game, diminishing overall enjoyment.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “It can be a bit grindy sometimes.”
- “The economy, while unique, is frustrating and tedious to manage.”
- “However, once the initial wonder wore off, I quickly found myself entangled in a tedious drag of a campaign, without a real sense of urgency at any point.”
- “I tried really hard to like this game, but the lack of walls on minor settlements plus administration costs of having multiple armies, plus other anti-snowball mechanics just really turns the campaigns into a slow, grindy slog.”
monetization
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization aspect of the game has been widely criticized as a blatant cash grab, with many users expressing frustration over the overwhelming presence of advertisements and the high cost of additional DLCs. Reviewers note that the game feels more focused on generating revenue than providing a quality experience, with persistent prompts to purchase content and a lack of attention to fixing existing issues. Overall, the monetization strategy is seen as exploitative and detracting from the game's potential.
- “Great potential turned into a quick cash grab by the developers.”
- “This is a cash grab, plain and simple.”
- “Everywhere you look is either a blatant ad or subtle ads for the mythos DLC ($25 more) or other factions that you already don't have (up to another $20 more).”
humor
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is derived from its exaggerated animations and the absurdity of single-entity hero units effortlessly tanking multiple enemy regiments, which some find both amusing and nonsensical. Additionally, the juxtaposition of players critiquing historical inaccuracies in a game based on a fictional epic adds a layer of irony, while the situational dialogue consistently provides entertaining moments.
- “Also, while I love the idea of single entity hero units, having these guys capable of tanking 2-3 enemy regiments (hundreds of soldiers) is both hilarious and dumb.”
- “Also kind of funny that people were complaining about the historical inaccuracies when the game is based on a story that was made up by Homer; that's like complaining that Warhammer is historically inaccurate.”
- “I also find it funny that some people whine about historicity in a game based on the Iliad.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviews highlight a strong emotional immersion in the game's world, particularly in its historical context, but note a disparity in the portrayal of female characters compared to males, which detracts from the overall emotional impact. While the art direction is praised, the lack of depth in female character design is seen as a missed opportunity to enhance emotional engagement.
- “Every moment of Three Kingdoms made me feel immersed, made me want to learn more about Chinese history and these characters and dynasties.”
character development
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The game features impressive character designs that enhance the overall experience, particularly for those interested in the lore of the Iliad, suggesting a strong connection between character development and narrative depth.
- “The heroes have amazing character designs, and if you are interested in the lore of the Iliad, then you should give the game a go.”
- “The character development feels shallow and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with the characters.”
- “I was disappointed by the limited growth options for characters; it feels like they don't evolve throughout the game.”
- “The storyline doesn't provide enough context for character motivations, leaving their development feeling forced and unconvincing.”