The demo is out at last. First impressions are good: I already got my ass kicked by Carthage!
Demo starts at the beginning of the second Punic war and has either Carthage or Rome as playables. Lasts about 30 years - I think.
Second Impressions: Map looks really nice - probably the best that Paradox have done IMO. The decision to make the game character driven instead of Event driven looks like being a winner. Captures the feel of Ancient politics and warfare much better I think. Undeniably a thrill in assigning a general called Gaius Julius Caesar to a military command and knowing that if he becomes too powerful he might try to overthrow the government!
I've already pre-ordered the collectors edition. Two weeks to go!
http://forum.paradoxplaza.com/forum/...play.php?f=378