Nemesis of the Roman Empire

However, the Carthaginians were not prepared to lose their world dominance just like that. Its attention became focused on the Spanish peninsula. Seeing this, Rome responded and a territory grabbing began ultimately resulting in the Second Punic War. Yet at that time Rome had already achieved dominance in Europe and managed to claim victory once more. All Carthaginian remnants were swept away from the continent, though that did not calm the Senate of Rome. There were still feats that Carthage might rise and pose a threat once more.

In order to prevent the Third Punic war Roman legions were sent to Africa with orders to attack the rival city itself. Only a victory there would determine which of the two powers would remain.

The Carthaginian Campaign

For generations the city of Carthage was seen as the most powerful in the known world and its empire – far greater than anyone could imagine. Sadly that was soon to change. After losing the First Punic War to Rome, which resulted in a large sum being paid to the enemy. The Carthaginians also lost Sicily, Corsica and Sardinia, which forced them to search for another rich land to claim as their own. Their choice fell on Hispania. A large fleet set off for the Spanish peninsula to place it under Carthage’s control. Expanding their influence through conquest made the Carthaginian Empire rise once more to its former splendour.

However, this was not enough. Seeing this as an opportunity Carthage’s greatest general – Hannibal – decided to put Rome to its knees. With an army of mercenaries and war elephants he made his way through the Alps and steadily progressed towards the heart of Roman Empire itself – an event that would change history forever.

Gameplay

Large maps complete with neutral settlements and camps that present a threat to all players.

Player controlled heroes that command armies of up to 50 units on their own, providing them with an additional bonus in battle.

Settlements have their own resources they can spend locally or transport elsewhere.

Rituals performed in places of ancient worship that effect the entire world.

Military units have the ability to capture resource caravans, outposts and even entire cities and settlements.

Ships and shipyards providing for sea battles or transport of armies and resources from one shore to another.

Upgrades that increase the might of your armies and the power of your settlements.

A vast array of items that bring specific bonuses to the unit carrying them.

A number of special abilities that give different advantages to the various units.

Single Player

Integration of character development and major battles.

A single-player campaign featuring the campaign of Hannibal Barca (Sagunto battle, the crossing of the Alps, Cannas battle).

A single-player campaign featuring the development of the Roman Republic during the Punic wars (the invasion of Sicily, the conquest of Hispania, the destruction of Carthage).

Multiplayer

Four sides to play with – Roman, Gaul, Carthaginian and Iberians, complete with their own historical buildings and units.

LAN and Internet games with up to 8 players.

GameSpy Arcade .

Random map generation.

In-game scenario/adventure editor.

Off-line ranking system.