Quote Originally Posted by lars573
Don't forget the really bad (counter intuetive with far too many buttons in your face) battle interface. Coupled with the cheating AI (when higher than medium) made MTW battles unplayable.

Actually, the AI only receives artifical bonuses on the Expert level. It doesn't cheat on Easy, Normal, or Hard.

And I wouldn't call MTW's battle interface counter-intuitive, although I agree Rome's overall was easier to understand. Medieval's interface simply had a lot more options than Rome's--various different unit/army formations, standing orders (hold position/engage at will), etc.