Nah, I played multiple pantheon games on the map cataracts (that map sucks donkey balls).

Dude, that map is TIGHT.

Though, the game is kinda over once you push PAST the crossroads of XP flag and main path.

I was Forces of Darkness (Unclean and Torch Bearer) fighting the Rook and Regulous, and we won.  It isn't one sided.  Also, the game lasted 1hr 30 minutes, and what it came down to was who had the most artifacts, and who could prevent the other side from obtaining said artifacts.  The forces of darkness went anti-demigod while they went anti-reinforcement so we held them back

Man, when this game  came out, all there was was crucible 2v2 on pantheon.  It rocked!  Now it's always 2v2 on HUGE 5v5 or 4v4 maps.  I miss crucible.   And yes, you can come back from the half way point, it's just really really tough.  Need artifacts or that teleport item to jump the gap.