Rome Total War- Battle strategies

[Titvs Statilivs Castvs]

Yes, against phalanxes just use hammer and anvil. Pin them down with your own infantry, send your cavalry around the wings to attack their archers and then charge the phalanxes in the flanks or in the rear. In the rear might cost you some more casualties. Once the charge is over, retreat your cavalry from the heat of battle and repeat. 8)