Rome: Total War - Barbarian Invasion (Prima Official Game Guide) [Paperback]

Mark Cohen (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 4, 2005 | Series: Prima Official Game Guide

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* Unit guide explains how to create and train units, with stats and special abilities for every unit
* Special units, campaign victory conditions, and map descriptions for all 10 new campaigns
* Details on Horde armies and units, recruiting Mercenaries, and Horde battle strategies
* How to use religion to affect your settlements
* Stats on special items, from Ancillaries to Relics
* All non-playing factions covered in the Unit Guide
* Tech trees for every building that cover units trained, cost, construction time, and effects on the game
* Night and stealth battle tactics

Product Details

• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: Prima Games (October 4, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0761552642
• ISBN-13: 978-0761552642
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.4 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,332,299 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars You have GOT to be kidding, June 26, 2008

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J. Franklin (Portland, Oregon United States) - See all my reviews
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Okay, well I don't know what guide the other person bought, but this is a waste of paper. I know what a stable does, I can get all that from the game. The number of hints or what to do (a GUIDE?) was so limited, it would fit on one page typed. Do not waste your money, go to a Total War web site instead.

5.0 out of 5 stars This book will make you a better player, July 10, 2010

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Gary D. Coonrad - See all my reviews
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I never played video games until I was sixty years old. I only have four games. One is Rome: Total War. When I started to play the game, I went through the Tutorial several times. At some point I decided to try a Short Campaign. It was then that I realized that I needed more information or I would not be able to take advantage of all the features the game has to offer. You have to know what each unit is capable of or you will start losing battles. I use the book as a quick reference, for example, when hiring Mercenaries or recruiting new Roman troops. The units Special Abilities are very important. I once arrived at a battle and realized the Ram Unit I had was not capable of knocking down the main gate and I did not have a unit that could Sap the walls, so I was stuck outside the City. Luckily the units that arrived as reinforcements had a unit that was able to breach the walls. To sum it up the book makes the game more interesting and makes you a better player. I purchased mine for less then nine bucks including shipping. Do yourself a favor and get the book.

5.0 out of 5 stars Rome: Total War - Barbarian Invasion (Game Guide), May 4, 2010

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Annette M. Selle (Wisconsin USA) - See all my reviews
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This item arrived in excellent condition. Bought as a gift for my son-in-law. He has found it helpful!