Going back, it's the levels that bring it all together. More emphasis is placed on artillery and thus more emphasis is placed on coordination. Some tanks are less effective and thus people need to be more effective.
The vehicles add a completely new strategic dimension to play. The new weapons, though arguably making things worse, still add something new and different. If you're a fan of Battlefield 1942, you owe it to yourself to get The Road to Rome as well. 'The Road to Rome adds even more great gameplay in the form of more-balanced maps and more-balanced vehicles to an already enjoyable game. The expansion pack has scores of 84 at Metacritic based on 22 reviews and 80.91% at GameRankings based on 28 reviews.
The Road To Rome has received generally positive reviews from critics.