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4.0 stars
"Strategy Gaming Masterpiece"
Pros: Probably the best military strategy game experience available
Cons: Not much innovation from the original Total War Series, only for big RTS fans
Summary: It would have garnered a spectacular rating if it wasn't judged by it's sequel which was also excellent but had already raised the bar to an already high level.
The game is all about a feel of realistic military simulation. If compared against an Age of Empire type of RTS it may very well dissapoint a lot of people as it focuses more on realistic combat experiences, both good and bad, meaning there can be very long moments of dullness as troops shift around a rainy plateau and get into position before their advance. The game is all about the combat field experience, the economy and building up of the empire is more of a lip service to support the actual on-screen battle modes.
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