A journey through Roman mythology

Feb 21, 2006 09:34 GMT  ·  By

Slitherine Software, in association with Black Bean are pleased to release the latest batch of screenshots from their eagerly anticipated add-on for Legion Arena - Cult of Mithras. The Cult of Mithras adds new units, missions, and features to the game but also a brand new story. Legion Arena takes the player on a journey through Roman mythology and reveals terrifying secrets along the way.

Game features: - Command vast armies in epic 3D battles - Personalize your army by recruiting new troops, equipping them, allocating skills and textures. - Detailed combat model designed by a double world war gaming champion. - Deploy your troops and issue orders before battle. - Real time control in battle using our innovative order time system - Every unit has strengths and weaknesses. Learn how to use your strengths and exploit your enemies' weaknesses. - Real terrain effects - cavalry are weaker in woods, light infantry are weaker in the open. - Easy to learn, hard to master. - 35 new battles - 7 new campaigns - 5 new unit types including Fire Demons, Shadow Warriors and Ghost Legions - Enhanced storyline that will really suck you in - Linked battles that prevent healing casualties between and add a whole new layer of strategy - New graphical effects - New specialist equipment - Battle speed controller - Bolts on to Legion Arena allow players to take their personalized armies on new adventures.

Cult of Mithras is due for release in February 2006 and requires a full working version of Legion Arena.

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