I think you hit part of the nail. Shogun 2 for a vanilla game was quite immersive and had that fun gamey factor to it. (I honestly liked realm divide, a real Total War)
The units felt unique though limited in numbers, I really just don't know what makes the game addictive. I still got to try out some mods for it too.
Here's hoping for a complete Rome 2 later on. Don't know about you guys but the map to me feels pretty tiny compared to Rome 1 mods, Med 2 mods, or Empire.
Also, people might like it as in Rome 2 as the CA devs said, they want it to be more sandbox like. That might explain why some people like it; the ability to mould Antiquity to your likings. Plus what seems to be a less challenging ai who wants to be your vassal. (CA can't win eh? XD)
Though if one likes sandbox I don't think TW is the right choice.
Though of course I hope the game gets well patched and supported before moving on as Rome is CA's most iconic game.
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