The type of game isnt for everyone.

Do you enjoy Turn Based Strategy? The campaign map is that. The battles are then Real Time Tactical.

Rome is still my favourite out of all the Total War games, because of the time period it is set in. I love being able to take a Roman faction, go conquer and then fall into the civil war. Having a unit that I've used constantly, and is a veteran with 5 experience is more meaningful than a freshly recruited unit.

You really have to enjoy one or both of the elements to the game to be able to enjoy the game.