HURRRA

Hannibal: Rome and Carthage in the Second Punic War is a new and innovative turn-based strategy game that puts you in command of the Carthaginian military during a period of total war over land and sea with the young Roman Republic. With this military juggernaut of the ancient world at your disposal, you will vie for control over Italy, Carthage, Spain and the Mediterranean Sea using a combination of strategic political maneuvering and sheer tactical skill both on land and sea. Play consists of two layers; the first is a strategic layer where you must prudently steer your forces to the destruction of Rome’s army and the ultimate destruction of the Republic and city itself. At your disposal are a variety of unit types and historical commanders from which to form your armies. On the tactical scale, when meeting the enemy in battle, skilled leadership and a knack for war come into play as you use a simple but engaging battle system to best your opponents.

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BallyJ
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Just won my first game!!!
NOT my first go and only on the lowest level.
Good game.
A period of history I have loved since I was a boy.
well done.
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Agreed, very well done.  I just won my first game on introductory level.  Time now to bump it up a notch and get serious!
 
A hidden gem is the tutorial page which contains a strategy guide and tips&tricks.  Good stuff.  Not in the manual though?
 
As for the AI, even on lowest level it was pretty aggressive.  I started 4-5 games and it took a while to get the hang of things.  This game I just won had several dicey moments: Rome invaded Spain, Rome invaded Africa, Syracuse rallied to my side and then revolted, my fleet beat a Roman fleet (6 vs 3) and then a storm sank it (damn!).  The option cards and events make every turn special and the battles are brutal.  All in all an enjoyable game.
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I lost my 1st 4 games on intry lvl becouse i refused to read all the rules... Try the hard lvl, adding the senat makes things even more fun!!! :)
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Even better.
A marginal win on middle difficulty.
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