Medieval II: Total War

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8.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 949 Ratings

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  1. Keron_Heruman
    Aug 25, 2023
    9
    Very good game, fun to play with a lot of different approaches, diplomacy, agents, war... Also good tactical considerations on battles but may have more settlements management
  2. ZID346
    Apr 2, 2023
    8
    Probably the best total war game I've ever played. AI is good and resists at higher levels. The system and strategy in the game also look great.
  3. ReviewsAreBS
    Feb 15, 2023
    10
    The best Total War game. Period. While the battles are not as balanced as Shogun 2, everything else is great. The standout for me are the politics and religion, which are reasonably deep (by Total War standards). I also love the Crusader Kings aspect of the game, where building the family tree becomes really important.
  4. LegateTheAnime
    Jan 31, 2023
    10
    The best game that I've played in the series. There is just something about it that works better then any game I've played.
    Cons: the units have some really bad pathfinding (especially in cities/castles), the AI can be very special and sometimes makes choices that leave me dumbfounded, Graphics are out dated for current games, but this game came out in 2006 so that's not an issue for me.    The best game that I've played in the series. There is just something about it that works better then any game I've played.
    Cons: the units have some really bad pathfinding (especially in cities/castles), the AI can be very special and sometimes makes choices that leave me dumbfounded, Graphics are out dated for current games, but this game came out in 2006 so that's not an issue for me.
    Pros: Cities and castles build up naturally and in a way that makes sense, the battles are massive and the sense of scale of watching thousands in massive battle lines while knights fight on the wings is awe inspiring, the campaign is a great experience when dealing with the pope and his many asks.
    If you want to command a medieval army, this is the game for you.    … Expand
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    Nov 27, 2022
    8
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  6. dr-kenobi
    Sep 6, 2022
    9
    Rome 2, but medieval and everything's highly improved. Absolute banger of a game. It was just perfect, and still playable in 2022, which says for itself.
  7. VictorHugo1482
    Aug 30, 2022
    9
    If i have to do a tier list on my favorite Total War games, Medieval 2 would be in the second place.
  8. Yaav13
    May 9, 2022
    10
    My truthful honorable incorruptible conclusive rating of this considered game: 10.
  9. Amorph0us
    Jan 6, 2022
    10
    This is the kinf of massive rts games in my opinion. A gem for its age. The medieval theme was very suitable for a game of the total war series. Soundtrack is really memorable.
  10. Bushido95
    Sep 27, 2021
    9
    Самая любимая, самая народная, самая лучшая часть Total War которая играбельна по сей день даже в ванильном варианте.
    Creative Assembly умножили и улучшили все самые лучшие механики серии и довели действительно до совершенства.
    Невероятное количество действительно качественных модов которые сделаны для данной игры как подтверждение всемирной любви к игре.    Самая любимая, самая народная, самая лучшая часть Total War которая играбельна по сей день даже в ванильном варианте.
    Creative Assembly умножили и улучшили все самые лучшие механики серии и довели действительно до совершенства.
    Невероятное количество действительно качественных модов которые сделаны для данной игры как подтверждение всемирной любви к игре.
  11. rezo_21
    Sep 19, 2021
    8
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  12. whatname
    Jul 4, 2021
    10
    In 2021 I am writing reviews for the best games that I ever played.
    This is one of them, and I played it a lot.
  13. elefsar
    Apr 22, 2021
    8
    Basically a legend. Hundred of hours of game play, mediocre diversity, mediocre graphics for its time.
  14. Nikitosss95
    Feb 13, 2021
    10
    My first Total war game... I love it! I love the grand campaign and the third age total war mods even more!! thank you oh so much for those who created this game!!
  15. Torgall
    Dec 13, 2020
    9
    Excellent game, perfect for fans of strategies. I have to be honest, I sucked at leading my troops so the AI wrecked me mercilessly. The auto-fight results in wins based more on numbers than quality, plus removes the whole fun of being commander.
  16. dlcatalin
    Jul 13, 2020
    9
    I still play this in 2020, its a shame that its code locked to so little provinces and factions, it really restricts the modding community, mods are the only reason why i still play this
  17. turansoylu
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    Bu oyunu 200 saati aşkın bir süredir oynamışım. Harika bir oyun. Türkleri alın ve savaşın. Neden harika olduğunu göreceksiniz.
  18. Shimmeywill
    Feb 26, 2020
    9
    Great units, immersion and fun factions. An epic and wholly entertaining time.
  19. erdogfu96
    Feb 9, 2020
    10
    It was well made game. Graphics were much better than alexander in same year. Gameplay were worse than rome total war and fun was also. It was little bit slow but still can get a shot, it is also most moddable one in it's series so think about playing it today. You can enjoy from it more than others with mods.
    Graphics:10/10
    Sounds: 10/10
    Gameplay: 9/10
    Fun: 9/10
  20. Caracaveinossa
    Nov 16, 2019
    10
    Very diversified factions, very good battles, excellent campaig. The only thing that prevents this from being the best game I ever played is the diplomacy (it's a bit lacking)
  21. Tiago_Voltaire
    Oct 29, 2019
    10
    Ainda melhor do que "Rome Total War", este se passa no final da Idade Média com lindos gráficos de 2006, trilha sonora espetacular e DLC que nos trazem Cruzadas, Inglaterra na Dark Ages e a conquista da América. Merecia, sem dúvidas, uma continuação.
  22. strangermoon
    Sep 27, 2019
    10
    in name of allah this game still fun. best history war game to date. other total wars try t obeat that but non achive this level. the lord of the rings or game of thrones mods of this game better than offical games. muslims in this game first time in west presented actual value and realstlcy. its universal game.
  23. BoxKing
    Aug 12, 2019
    9
    Brilliant game that has stood the test of time. For me, it will always be the ultimate member of the Total War franchise.

    Huge range of units, many playable factions and really open to tactical freedom. Have also only just (2019!) played the Brittania DLC and really enjoying it. A break from the chaos with a smaller pool of factions involved. Only negative remains as always - a totally    Brilliant game that has stood the test of time. For me, it will always be the ultimate member of the Total War franchise.

    Huge range of units, many playable factions and really open to tactical freedom. Have also only just (2019!) played the Brittania DLC and really enjoying it. A break from the chaos with a smaller pool of factions involved.

    Only negative remains as always - a totally flawed alliance system. It relies on gifts and tributes, but will still be impossible to maintain an alliance, the AI are coded to backstab!    … Expand
  24. Sandro86
    May 17, 2019
    8
    It was pretty descent game. Sieges and open field battles very good. Campaign was interesting too.
  25. AmethystWoe
    Apr 30, 2019
    9
    Любимая стратегия детства,единственное что меня всегда вымораживало в этой игре - недопиленая система дипломатии.Папа отлучает либо тебя,либо твоего противника 50/50 лотерея, при условии того,что Папа не был рожден на свет в одной из двух стран участниц. Перед нападением тебе обязательно предложат:заплати 250 или будет война,если на терпилычах выплачиваешь-она будет,если на аскетычахЛюбимая стратегия детства,единственное что меня всегда вымораживало в этой игре - недопиленая система дипломатии.Папа отлучает либо тебя,либо твоего противника 50/50 лотерея, при условии того,что Папа не был рожден на свет в одной из двух стран участниц. Перед нападением тебе обязательно предложат:заплати 250 или будет война,если на терпилычах выплачиваешь-она будет,если на аскетычах зажимаешь-её не будет).Ооочень странная дипломатия.Это пожалуй её единственный минус.В остальном,по моему скромному субъективному мнению это игра имеет лучшую систему РТС боев из всех военно-направленных стратегий.… Expand
  26. Tilt1k
    Feb 5, 2019
    10
    Best total war game out of the old ones. Just perfect grand strategy with incredible mods like Third Age. I am sure everyone fan of strategies know M2TW so there is no reason to write more here :D.
  27. Fany000
    Nov 4, 2018
    9
    Still a great experience even after 12 years from release. Games mechanics works just fine, graphics is not bad even nowadays, great soundtrack but AI could be a little bit clever. For me the best game from the Total War serie and still a piece that you should try.
  28. iddqd4
    Mar 16, 2018
    8
    このテキストは私のプロフィールにスコアが表示されるようにここにあります。
  29. boredboredbored
    May 20, 2017
    10
    Probably my favourite game, definitely on my top 5. Bought it back in 2006 and eleven years later and I'm still playing it. Mods like Stainless Steel also inject longevity into the title. This is a true strategy game where careful planning and timing will almost always trump brute-force and tank-rush tactics.

    In my opinion the Total War serious went in a downward spiral after TW:M2, but    Probably my favourite game, definitely on my top 5. Bought it back in 2006 and eleven years later and I'm still playing it. Mods like Stainless Steel also inject longevity into the title. This is a true strategy game where careful planning and timing will almost always trump brute-force and tank-rush tactics.

    In my opinion the Total War serious went in a downward spiral after TW:M2, but what a peak it is.    … Expand
  30. Scaryspirit1
    Apr 7, 2017
    10
    Simply a masterpiece, never has a game since perfectly represented medieval combat, strategy and sheer size. Over 1000s of units on the screen at once, with little-to-no impact on your PC. A legendary AI that uses tactics and everything the game has to offer, and if that doesn't take your fancy, the modding community surely has something that can entertain you.

    Pros: - Epic (siege &    Simply a masterpiece, never has a game since perfectly represented medieval combat, strategy and sheer size. Over 1000s of units on the screen at once, with little-to-no impact on your PC. A legendary AI that uses tactics and everything the game has to offer, and if that doesn't take your fancy, the modding community surely has something that can entertain you.

    Pros:
    - Epic (siege & regular) battles with 1000+ units.
    - In-depth tactics that anybody could learn and utilise.
    - More advanced tactics and strategies for veterans of M2TW.
    - A large world map with many settlements to conquer or hold.

    Cons:
    - At battles with 1500+ units, the game becomes choppy when played at x6 and x2 speed.    … Expand
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Awards & Rankings

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#6 Best PC Game of 2006
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#11 Most Discussed PC Game of 2006
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#4 Most Shared PC Game of 2006

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Metascore
88

Generally favorable reviews - based on 39 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 39 out of 39
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 39
  3. Negative: 0 out of 39
  1. PC Gamer
    90
    A bigger, prettier, and more addictive game that leaves even the series' most recent efforts in the dust...If you think "Rome: Total War's" battles looked good, especially for the number of units on-screen at once (i.e., thousands), Medieval II will blow you away. [Dec 2006, p.28]
  2. PC Gamer UK
    94
    Mesmerisingly challenging... If there's another wargame that blends geopolitics with tactics this brilliantly, or portrays war so memorably, then I'm unaware of it... The new king of wargames. [Dec 2006, p.56]
  3. Pelit (Finland)
    94
    Take the contents and theme from Medieval. Mix them with eye candy from "Rome," add some spice and you have a winner on your hands. [Dec 2006, p.82]
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