“Shogun 2” feels like the most polished and accessible “Total War” yet, but “Empire's” starter campaign also is very friendly to newcomers. It's a real treat to assume control of factions like Prussia or the Ottoman Empire and gradually extend your influence via wars and alliances. In the meantime I've been playing 2009's “Empire: Total War,” which takes place during the 18th century and emphasizes ranged warfare (cannons, muskets, etc.). I think “Shogun 2” will finally push me to get a new video card.
Unfortunately, all of that eye candy necessitates a fairly powerful gaming PC, and mine is in need of an upgrade. Most of the “Total War” games from recent years have been set in Europe and “Shogun's” scenery has been a refreshing change. There is a stunning amount of detail in the game's varying military units (which include spearmen, cavalry and naval units), not to mention the Japanese architecture and geography.
I've also been drawn to “Shogun” by its fascinating setting of 16th century Feudal Japan, in which you play as a clan leader attempting to amass power and best his rivals in an effort to rule the nation. I could finally command an army with some degree of proficiency and the vast array of economic and diplomacy features suddenly weren't so intimidating. I recently spent some time with the demo of last year's highly praised “Total War: Shogun 2,” and between the smart user interface and tutorial something “clicked” at last.
I would usually find a copy in a discount aisle somewhere, take it home intent on learning the ropes, and then inevitably give up in frustration during the tutorial.īut no longer, friends. I was captivated by a similar formula in the 2003 hit “Rise of Nations,” but the “Total War” games stumped me with their depth and complexity. That's a shame, because on paper the franchise sounds like everything I've wanted: realistic historic settings, a turn-based campaign map loaded with empire-building features, and real-time battles between massive armies. Over the years I've tried time and time again to grasp “Total War,” but it has always eluded me.
TOTAL WAR SHOGUN 2 PC
With the January release schedule looking pretty barren, I've decided to spend some time revisiting the “Total War” series of PC strategy games.
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