Sure, let’s see. The Roman phalanx moves as a tight, one‑line column, all spears locked, pushing forward in unison. In a game, that’s great for closing distance and bristling a wall of spear points, but it’s a single, slow line of attack—no flanking, no covering fire. A modern squad in a tactical shooter is a handful of players with separate weapons, suppressive fire, grenades, and the ability to spread out and take corners. They can pincer, drop suppressive fire to keep the phalanx from advancing, and pick off the front line with sharpshooters or air support. The phalanx can break a squad if it gets close enough, but it’s fragile against ranged fire and has no way to react quickly. So, in a video‑game matchup, the squad would usually win by staying dispersed, using cover, and coordinating fire, while the phalanx would need to close fast before the squad can fully deploy its firepower.

Right, so if I’m in a phalanx I need to charge before the squad can spread out. A rush is the only way to hit them hard before they can lay down suppressive fire. If they let me stumble in, I can still try a quick flank, but that’s a gamble. So yeah, keep the squad scattered and let me push in—maybe I’ll still pull off a surprise.

Exactly, you gotta keep that line tight and never let them spread. If you can get them into a single column, you’ve got a solid hit chance. Just remember, the Romans didn’t have flares, so the squad’s suppressive bursts are their trump card. Keep the pressure, stay disciplined, and you’ll flip the odds in your favor.