Medieval II: Total War

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  1. PenetratorGod
    Sep 3, 2023
    6
    While it was a good game for the year it was released, it is now too dated to be played anymore. This series either needs a new game or a remake of the second game.
  2. 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
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. YTpetergamer965
    Feb 9, 2023
    7
    Battles are fun but sometimes it’s a bit hard to control your soldier as they seem to do what they want.
  6. 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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  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. Yaav13
    May 9, 2022
    10
    My truthful honorable incorruptible conclusive rating of this considered game: 10.
  11. Izoeros
    Apr 26, 2022
    7
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  12. 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.
  13. 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.
  14. rezo_21
    Sep 19, 2021
    8
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  15. Axilley
    Jul 22, 2021
    7
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  16. 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.
  17. Gorbunov2004
    May 19, 2021
    7
    Как по мне сражения были интереснее в Total War: Rome. Опять в начале доступно только несколько фракций. Заключать союзы нет смысла, все равно даже если на вас нападут ваш союзник ничего делать не будет! ИИ плохо командует войсками у него всегда огромные потери. Как по мне Total War: Rome был лучше!Как по мне сражения были интереснее в Total War: Rome. Опять в начале доступно только несколько фракций. Заключать союзы нет смысла, все равно даже если на вас нападут ваш союзник ничего делать не будет! ИИ плохо командует войсками у него всегда огромные потери. Как по мне Total War: Rome был лучше!
  18. elefsar
    Apr 22, 2021
    8
    Basically a legend. Hundred of hours of game play, mediocre diversity, mediocre graphics for its time.
  19. 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!!
  20. 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.
  21. 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
  22. turansoylu
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    Bu oyunu 200 saati aşkın bir süredir oynamışım. Harika bir oyun. Türkleri alın ve savaşın. Neden harika olduğunu göreceksiniz.
  23. Shimmeywill
    Feb 26, 2020
    9
    Great units, immersion and fun factions. An epic and wholly entertaining time.
  24. 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
  25. 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)
  26. 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.
  27. 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.
  28. 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
  29. Sandro86
    May 17, 2019
    8
    It was pretty descent game. Sieges and open field battles very good. Campaign was interesting too.
  30. 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
  31. 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.
  32. 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.
  33. 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。
  34. 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
  35. 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
  36. LordMOrion
    Mar 21, 2017
    10
    An all-time PC game classic. This game is epic in scope, seamless in execution and breathtaking in detail. While Historical accuracy is not a big concern in this game, as a graduate in Medieval history I still enjoy it. The strategy map gives you a massive array of options, challenges and tools to conquer the world. Your rivals act in a fairly sensible manner, attacking each other and youAn all-time PC game classic. This game is epic in scope, seamless in execution and breathtaking in detail. While Historical accuracy is not a big concern in this game, as a graduate in Medieval history I still enjoy it. The strategy map gives you a massive array of options, challenges and tools to conquer the world. Your rivals act in a fairly sensible manner, attacking each other and you in equal measure. Every playthrough will be subtly different.

    However I have one minor criticism - diplomacy. This is an incredibly illogical and buggy system. Betrayal of alliances is virtually guaranteed regardless of what is done in the game. Some factions will act provocatively, i.e. by placing large armies by settlements but you will be regarded as 'treacherous' for responding. This is a minor bug though. All-in-all I've played it for 1,000 hours (according to Steam) and I'm looking forward to the next game.    … Expand
  37. BigJ69
    Dec 30, 2016
    10
    One of the best games in history. It's a shame things happened the way they did. The rest of the games in the series besides Rome Total War are absolute disappointments.
  38. compot8
    Oct 18, 2016
    9
    This will remain my favorite game of the series until Medieval3 comes along(hopefully of same quality). If you liked the new games you should definitely try this one, if you didn't than more so you need to try this proper TW.
  39. JustSomeGamer
    Jun 30, 2016
    8
    Great strategy game for its time. It is still a good game to this day, but it has clearly aged. The management of your cities for example can be incredibly painful when you have a lot of cities.
  40. theirrelephants
    May 15, 2016
    4
    Build pretty cities and stare at them amazed on the strategic map.

    Then realize the single player campaign is garbage because CA can't write AI to save their lives. You can win any siege with 1-3 units of any kind and ballista/cannon towers. Move unit outside of walls. Enemy will charge in. Walk back inside castle. Enemy slowly retreats while getting hit by tower fire. Rinse and    Build pretty cities and stare at them amazed on the strategic map.

    Then realize the single player campaign is garbage because CA can't write AI to save their lives. You can win any siege with 1-3 units of any kind and ballista/cannon towers.

    Move unit outside of walls. Enemy will charge in. Walk back inside castle. Enemy slowly retreats while getting hit by tower fire. Rinse and repeat. Uninstall game in anger.

    Shogun Total War (1) was better.    … Expand
  41. caligula_king
    Oct 3, 2015
    10
    Medieval II Total war. En mi opinión uno de los mejores de la saga, Los gráficos son muy buenos en especial para un juego de 2006 (e jugado juegos de estrategia de 2015 con peores gráficos). el sonido un clásico de la Edad media muy interesante y muy bueno se lucieron con los sonidos y la BSO es sublime . En este juego demostró una vez mas quien mandaba en la categoría de juegos deMedieval II Total war. En mi opinión uno de los mejores de la saga, Los gráficos son muy buenos en especial para un juego de 2006 (e jugado juegos de estrategia de 2015 con peores gráficos). el sonido un clásico de la Edad media muy interesante y muy bueno se lucieron con los sonidos y la BSO es sublime . En este juego demostró una vez mas quien mandaba en la categoría de juegos de estrategia .… Expand
  42. TheGamer31
    Aug 2, 2015
    9
    This is one of my favorite Total War games if not my favorite. The game has a lot of good things such as the family tree, diplomacy, combat, the economic system etc., but there are a few problems that keeps this game from being a 10. For example: sometimes can be just downright stupid or brain dead, the AI will declare war on you for no reason even if you are allied, and some of the questsThis is one of my favorite Total War games if not my favorite. The game has a lot of good things such as the family tree, diplomacy, combat, the economic system etc., but there are a few problems that keeps this game from being a 10. For example: sometimes can be just downright stupid or brain dead, the AI will declare war on you for no reason even if you are allied, and some of the quests that the game gives you are questionable. Although these problems aren't so prevalent to the point of it being God awful.… Expand
  43. Heroixx
    Jul 16, 2015
    10
    Best total war in the series. Great fun! The best time, fine graphics (though they might be a little bit outdated nowadays --> MODS are the answer) absolutely fantastic gameplay, great music. Oh did I mention the mods?! Free to download a huge Third Age lord of the rings mod which basically is a game of its own. Besides that many many great mods, like Stainless Steel. Absolutely worthBest total war in the series. Great fun! The best time, fine graphics (though they might be a little bit outdated nowadays --> MODS are the answer) absolutely fantastic gameplay, great music. Oh did I mention the mods?! Free to download a huge Third Age lord of the rings mod which basically is a game of its own. Besides that many many great mods, like Stainless Steel. Absolutely worth giving a try!… Expand
  44. Bribarian
    Apr 2, 2015
    9
    Probably my favorite of the entire series. Especially with all the modding that's been done.

    My only issue is some of the AI is garbage, and there's some unavoidable bugs.

    I also wish they would have left out the muskets and guns.
  45. BenHazelden
    Oct 13, 2014
    9
    Medieval II Total War is a strategy game to rule them all! A huge leap since Rome Total War, Medieval II almost perfects the beauty of large scale battles, and international war.

    The graphics are stunning - especially since this was made in 2006. The music and game-play are breathtaking, even though the AI do still struggle on the battlefield occasionally. This game will offer you a    Medieval II Total War is a strategy game to rule them all! A huge leap since Rome Total War, Medieval II almost perfects the beauty of large scale battles, and international war.

    The graphics are stunning - especially since this was made in 2006. The music and game-play are breathtaking, even though the AI do still struggle on the battlefield occasionally.

    This game will offer you a mesmerizing experience in a time of Total War!    … Expand
  46. Gladismoxy
    Oct 7, 2014
    7
    Check this out once you have been sucked in the series by Rome 1. Battles need time getting used to, however the strategic world map is a huge improvement to all total war games. If you are a fan of turn based games like civilization, check this out... You just might be quite surprised.
  47. pierrem
    Sep 25, 2014
    9
    This game would deserve 8 without the fantastic modding community (try third age tw!). There are too many UI bugs (shame on musketeers!), but this game remains pure pleasure to play at.
  48. Salgi
    Sep 12, 2014
    9
    This is probably one of the strategy games that I enjoyed most.

    The game is amazing in all aspects. There is variety of units, it's relatively accurate in historical topics, the campaign map is big and you can play with lots of factions that make the game replayable thousands of times. It's true that sometimes your units disobey in the battlefield, there are some bugs and the diplomacy    This is probably one of the strategy games that I enjoyed most.

    The game is amazing in all aspects. There is variety of units, it's relatively accurate in historical topics, the campaign map is big and you can play with lots of factions that make the game replayable thousands of times. It's true that sometimes your units disobey in the battlefield, there are some bugs and the diplomacy occasionally seems totally random, but this is with Rome the best TW game without doubts. And the experience gains much using the fantastic mods that exist for this game. I hope that CA will allow to do mods like the ones of this game for other TW in the future.    … Expand
  49. Dragon_Fly
    Sep 3, 2014
    10
    I play tons and tons of games many of them great and many of them awful. But this is still one of the best games ever made in the last 10 years.

    I wish they would just remaster it. It's the best bang for your money; as long as you don't mind looking at graphics that are nearly a decade old.
  50. smeeeee
    Jul 31, 2014
    10
    Medieval 2 Total War. Sure, doesn't sound as interesting as a game like, for example, Final Fantasy or Battlefield 4, but don't let the name be the game. In truth, Medieval 2 Total War will probably be one of the best military strategy games you have ever played. What is it? Medieval 2 Total War is a game where you get to build a mighty kingdom, through economy, diplomacy (if necessary),Medieval 2 Total War. Sure, doesn't sound as interesting as a game like, for example, Final Fantasy or Battlefield 4, but don't let the name be the game. In truth, Medieval 2 Total War will probably be one of the best military strategy games you have ever played. What is it? Medieval 2 Total War is a game where you get to build a mighty kingdom, through economy, diplomacy (if necessary), and - wait for it - ... brute force. This isn't like Clash of Clans, Good Game Empire or Game of War: Fire age, I'm talking about legitimate conquest: capturing cities, castles, and spreading your empire across Medieval Europe. Some categories that determined the score were:

    Graphics - I have a not-so-great computer, I'll admit. So I was surprised when I saw that Medieval 2's graphics were almost as vivid and real as they would have looked like in real life. No joke. They're that good on a medium-low level computer.

    Battles - I would have given it more had it not been for the max of 10 points. Here's how battles work: When you engage an enemy army or attack an enemy castle or town, you go into battle mode. This is where you engage the enemy army and try to kill them all, but here's the catch: YOU get to command your own army, instead of throwing armies out there and not get to see them fight, or get to see them fight but not have control over them, like in Clash of Clans. And once you get the hang of the simple controls, it'll make you feel like a true general. But wait, there's more! When you attack a castle, you get to fight the enemy army - in a castle!

    If you love strategy games but find them dull or lifeless, and want more in your games, I strongly recommend that you try out Medieval 2: Total War. It is truly a masterpiece.

    Creative Assembly, great job!    … Expand
  51. Budget_Security
    Jul 5, 2014
    6
    My friend brought this game over and I was pleasantly surprised (I prefer more hardcore games like Victoria). So I got the Gold edition from the bargain bin. The hotseat multiplayer mode is great fun if you have some friends and a lot of time to kill. This is a good game but not a great game because: it is still too arcade, the highest difficulty level is still way too easy, the AI isMy friend brought this game over and I was pleasantly surprised (I prefer more hardcore games like Victoria). So I got the Gold edition from the bargain bin. The hotseat multiplayer mode is great fun if you have some friends and a lot of time to kill. This is a good game but not a great game because: it is still too arcade, the highest difficulty level is still way too easy, the AI is quite bad, the battle autoresolve is very unbalanced and the controls can be temperamental. Good mods like Stainless Steel 6.4+ address some of the flaws. 5/10 for base game, 7or8 out of 10 for Stainless Steel mod.… Expand
  52. critic100
    Apr 9, 2014
    10
    This game is boss. It is the ultimate strategy game for PC(my opinion). It has amazing battles and the graphics are really good. The historical battles are real-life battles that can teach things about history. The campaign is realistic and it's really fun. This is an amazing game.
  53. total
    Jan 27, 2014
    8
    great game lots of fun to play. I hope they make a Medieval 3 Total War and they don't muck it up like they did with Total War Rome 2 or Empire Total War. I hope that Sega is know done with putting Betas out on steam for at full price like Total War Rome 2 or Battlefield 4
  54. ChrisAaron
    Jan 4, 2014
    10
    This is an incredibly fun and high-detailed game that is sure to keep the attention of many! Set in the medieval times (around the founding of the americas), this game is pretty accurate on its history. This game is truly no less that Miraculously fun.
  55. PvtJackson
    Jan 1, 2014
    10
    The next stage in European history: Middle Ages. Brilliantly dark and bloody, combined with obviously stunning graphic improvements, Medieval II: Total War is an outstanding strategy game that great fans of Activision's Total War don't want to miss at all.
  56. numerouno7
    Dec 28, 2013
    10
    This may be the last Total War game I ever play for a serious amount of time, the new ones just don't do it for me, and everything after this one has simply put..... flat out sucked! They removed many of the best features of Total War games like the retraining of units, family tree, the depth and amount of faction specific units. At this point I don't even want to see these guys make aThis may be the last Total War game I ever play for a serious amount of time, the new ones just don't do it for me, and everything after this one has simply put..... flat out sucked! They removed many of the best features of Total War games like the retraining of units, family tree, the depth and amount of faction specific units. At this point I don't even want to see these guys make a M3TW, because they will just mess it up and probably in the process ruin M2 for me.… Expand
  57. Nickpips
    Nov 10, 2013
    10
    This is a great game! Compared to Rome: Total War, I'd rate this an 8 or 9, but I'll rate it a 10 to make up for some people rating it a 0. It's obviously not a 0 people, don't rate it that harshly. The only game with a 0 is Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. Everything else gets at least a 5.
  58. olivergirl
    Oct 30, 2013
    10
    this total war game is the one of the best total war games there are aj have all of them medieval 2 total war 2 have jeg playing 350 hours rome 2 is also a good game buy ittttt !!!!!!!!!!!!!!1 total war ps im am from denmark hehe
  59. BlackWidow
    Oct 5, 2013
    10
    I've owned the gold edition of the game for about five years and in the means of medieval warfare, this is by far the best on the market. The entire Total War series is great but this one holds a special place for me. The graphics are superb, the combo of RTS and TBS makes this a real gem. The real time battles along with night/day/weather effects depending on the season is justI've owned the gold edition of the game for about five years and in the means of medieval warfare, this is by far the best on the market. The entire Total War series is great but this one holds a special place for me. The graphics are superb, the combo of RTS and TBS makes this a real gem. The real time battles along with night/day/weather effects depending on the season is just incredible. My favorite faction is England. I usually knock out Scotland early on and take over the entire British Isles for myself. It's the perfect strategic stronghold.

    Each faction has historical units which is a complete blast. The English Longbow and Knights of England are devastating in battle, as so are the French Crossbow and Calvary. You may even get lucky and be asked to allow the Knights Templar to build a facility within one of your towns. These guys are like a tornado on the open battlefield, and they look cool.

    Furthermore, you can build up each city, Town or Castle, assassinate people, battle heretics with your priests, marry off your daughters or use them as diplomats, sabotage buildings, and much much more. The game is so in-depth, it's crazy. Even your leaders can take on unique traits; anywhere from being a saint to a drunken lout. For better or worse, this will effect the town(s) which your general governs. At times, you may even discover a cheating wife or husband, or get accused or heresy. There are even historical events which happen over the course of the game which adds even more flavor to the game. Mongol/Timurid invasion, crusades to the Holy Land, exploration to the Americas, and even the Black Death. Some events are down right cruel, such as a general being murdered or killed in a freak storm at sea, but this just adds even more icing on the cake.

    I truly don't understand the negative reviews, for there is nothing wrong with the game. I guess you either like it or not. I for one, love it and have nothing negative to say about it. It's a classic masterpiece. Great job Sega! 10/10    … Expand
  60. gamir96
    Sep 28, 2013
    9
    I gave it a 9 because you can not choose your heir and the cavalry can not destroy the fleeing enemy, it just run along them. other wise it will be a 10
  61. jamesphillip198
    Sep 14, 2013
    8
    Easily one of my favourite games ever. I have more than +2000 hours of gameplay since it came out. The AI isn't perfect, but there are plenty of mods for all tastes. Altough it is quite old already, I still play it nowadays, and have great fun, and this game is way better than Empire. Unmodded 7/10, modded 8/10.
  62. vangomaextreme
    Sep 8, 2013
    9
    Getting slightly out of date now but still a fantastic game. The graphics for its time were groundbreaking and the scope of the game is huge but best of all manageable and keeps you involved. The real time battles are breathtaking and challenging but allow you to develop your skills as the campaigns unfold. Still one of my favourite Total War games and a great look at this fascinatingGetting slightly out of date now but still a fantastic game. The graphics for its time were groundbreaking and the scope of the game is huge but best of all manageable and keeps you involved. The real time battles are breathtaking and challenging but allow you to develop your skills as the campaigns unfold. Still one of my favourite Total War games and a great look at this fascinating period of history. A benchmark even today in the strategy game genre.… Expand
  63. PyatPree
    Sep 8, 2013
    10
    I am always surprised people prefer Rome Total War to this game. It has everything Rome had and more, so how can it be worse? It is really a very similar game but just in a different era and has a better campaign mode for sure, as well as some fantastic expansion packs and and larger campaign map. It was and still is my favourite ever total war game.
  64. iseeall
    Jul 26, 2013
    9
    The game is excellent. I like it much more than Empire: Total war and a bit more than Rome Total War. Giving it 9 stars and not 10 because of some pathfinding bugs which make fighting in closed space (like when attacking a city) annoying. There are other bugs as well.
    Still, a great game. Waiting for RomeTW 2
  65. Damascus
    Jun 5, 2013
    10
    Because of the unique mod-ability of this game, it's still in 2013 one of the very best computer games of all time and the best of the total war series.

    The Third-Area mod makes for the best Lord of the Rings game ever made!

    The Call of Warhammer mod makes for the best Warhammer game ever made!
  66. Alchemik
    Apr 25, 2013
    9
    Simillar to Rome, but prettier, better, bigger and faster with last thing maybe being the most important. Medeval gave players more freedom and more strategic options, also in much greater scale and less slow army building (no 20 turn waiting to gather an elite army if you have infrastructure). Like in Rome, you get pretty various and interesting factions, that force to to chooseSimillar to Rome, but prettier, better, bigger and faster with last thing maybe being the most important. Medeval gave players more freedom and more strategic options, also in much greater scale and less slow army building (no 20 turn waiting to gather an elite army if you have infrastructure). Like in Rome, you get pretty various and interesting factions, that force to to choose different strategies and policies of building your empire.

    The pope, crusades/jihad and mongol invasions give the game a nice strategic twist, creating some really though choices and problems for player to manage (for example, obvious advantages of capturing Jerusalem are reduced by facing a nearly unstoppable Mongol hordes in that region soon after). It all combines in a really enjoyable experience, even today worth trying if you never played this title before.    … Expand
  67. Jaz
    Feb 24, 2013
    9
    Great game. Has a few faults but they are minor ones. I prefer the strategic aspect of the game, its combat can be tedious and the controls aren't perfect. But there is nothing better out there after so many years.
  68. Boogsbay
    Feb 16, 2013
    10
    My first Total War game. This game is pretty good it actually gives you a feeling that you're actually controlling and keeping peace in your faction and in your settlements. The game's graphics is good and combat is nice but sometimes your units won't listen which is really annoying sometimes. Mods help make the game better and add some extras like better combat and some historic events soMy first Total War game. This game is pretty good it actually gives you a feeling that you're actually controlling and keeping peace in your faction and in your settlements. The game's graphics is good and combat is nice but sometimes your units won't listen which is really annoying sometimes. Mods help make the game better and add some extras like better combat and some historic events so that's not a bad thing.… Expand
  69. MrFable
    Feb 9, 2013
    10
    Great game, best in the TW series in my opinion. Takes the awesome Rome: TW and improves it. Individual soldiers in each units are also really diverse.
  70. Ultach
    Jan 15, 2013
    9
    One of the best games ever made, bar none. Sorry if I come across as a fanboy, but it'd be easier to list the features which aren't perfect! Those being; the AI is pretty shoddy, it's quite historically inaccurate, even for a Total War game, and there was a very limited number of factions, though thankfully that was remedied by the Kingdoms expansion.
  71. stern
    Dec 30, 2012
    5
    A bland and repetitive game where CA offers the same engine, the same mechanics of map painting of Rome Total war with graphics that would be considered inadequate 10 years from the release.
    Is so hard to invest in the artistic department? I felt shame for the developers when I saw the outdated menus, the poorly created icons and protraits, and the freatureless fortresses that were    A bland and repetitive game where CA offers the same engine, the same mechanics of map painting of Rome Total war with graphics that would be considered inadequate 10 years from the release.
    Is so hard to invest in the artistic department? I felt shame for the developers when I saw the outdated menus, the poorly created icons and protraits, and the freatureless fortresses that were supposed to represent my settlements.
    If previous titles offered a smooth battle, in Medieval 2 the units are unresponsive and buggy. The AI is totally absent, they are as incapable of capitalizing on chances as they are of accepting your peace offers when they have only one city left and you are besieging it with a doomstak, like any sane human player would do. The factions are empty, you'll grow tired of spamming always the same units, the mechanics are disfunctional with broken economy, broken upgrade trees, broken unrewarding units and broken religion. There is no geopolitics whatsoever, religion spread and priest production is unrealistic, assassination/sabotage is unrealistic, the game is ahistorical... After some time playing, supposing you have eaten other factions, you'll get bored very easily. Sieging is so damn broken I can't even understand the logic behind upgrading your wall levels.
    The music is great, really, all the rest is crap.
    Paradox is a company able to portray geopolitics in their maps, CA not.    … Expand
  72. Tripnip14
    Dec 30, 2012
    5
    Could have been much better. The AI is broken in too many ways to put in words, and there are problems with units not following orders. There are a crap load of mods though. Nothing like Rome or Shogun 2.
  73. CrusherTM
    Dec 22, 2012
    8
    Medieval was not my first contact with the Total War series. Before that I was in Rome: Total War, and therefore many mechanisms was not foreign to me. That's right - I had the impression that I play the same thing, only that transferred to the Middle Ages. You can not deny the charm and expand the game, it certainly needed in strategy games. Fortunately, that Rome was a good game.Medieval was not my first contact with the Total War series. Before that I was in Rome: Total War, and therefore many mechanisms was not foreign to me. That's right - I had the impression that I play the same thing, only that transferred to the Middle Ages. You can not deny the charm and expand the game, it certainly needed in strategy games. Fortunately, that Rome was a good game. Medieval Thanks is also very good, but not perfect. My score was 8, I think fair.… Expand
  74. JimCorbett
    Sep 3, 2012
    8
    Pretty good, but full of bugs. The gameplay is just as good as Rome, sieges are even better in my opinion. I absolutely hate the Mongols and Timurids though, they have massive armies that are almost guaranteed to not be destroyed unless you are able to mass thousands of troops to meet them right when they spawn on the campaign map. That, with the combination of many bugs/glitches, makesPretty good, but full of bugs. The gameplay is just as good as Rome, sieges are even better in my opinion. I absolutely hate the Mongols and Timurids though, they have massive armies that are almost guaranteed to not be destroyed unless you are able to mass thousands of troops to meet them right when they spawn on the campaign map. That, with the combination of many bugs/glitches, makes this short of being a great game.… Expand
  75. kane148
    Aug 13, 2012
    9
    This was the second Total War game I played, the first being Rome, and I was pleasantly surprised to find that I loved this game even more. Many improvements were made for this game, such as militia units, fortresses, larger unit queues, and more advanced diplomacy. Like any game, this one has its faults (e.g. bugs, bad AI), but overall it was a very fun game to play. I very much enjoyedThis was the second Total War game I played, the first being Rome, and I was pleasantly surprised to find that I loved this game even more. Many improvements were made for this game, such as militia units, fortresses, larger unit queues, and more advanced diplomacy. Like any game, this one has its faults (e.g. bugs, bad AI), but overall it was a very fun game to play. I very much enjoyed the addition of castles and upgradable turrets, which offered a much more secure defense for contested areas, as well as the introduction of traders, which can be very useful for developing strong economies. I'd definitely recommend this game to anyone who likes strategy games, especially fans of the Total War franchise.… Expand
  76. NinerJonny
    Jul 11, 2012
    10
    Six years later and this game is still the best Medieval strategy/simulation game ever made. Until they decide to make Medieval III, this is the game to own!
  77. Dusty_Hayes
    Jul 10, 2012
    8
    Medieval II: Total War after 6 years is still a decent 4x strategy game, single player campaign is nice, has a great custom battle mode (which is better than TW-Empire's) & the Gold Edition (Medieval II: Total War + Kingdoms Expansion Pack) can be picked up on amazon/play.com for less than seven pound whats not to like.
  78. Cyntax3rr0r
    May 22, 2012
    10
    This is one of my favorite 4x strategy games off all time. I find myself constantly going back to this title. The weight of the religious influence seems accurate for the era and makes for a delightfully corrupting good time. Want a free pass to do whatever you please to Christendom? Well thatâ
  79. turkolainen
    Apr 20, 2012
    2
    I find this game to be the most frustrating game I've played in my entire life. Why? Among others, there's the fact that:
    1. Units tend to disobey your orders ALL THE TIME when in battle
    2. economy totally sucks in this game. it's vague, unpredictable and just plain irritating 3. unit damage doesn't make any sense. it's impossible to tell if your archers are doing any damage in battle, or    I find this game to be the most frustrating game I've played in my entire life. Why? Among others, there's the fact that:
    1. Units tend to disobey your orders ALL THE TIME when in battle
    2. economy totally sucks in this game. it's vague, unpredictable and just plain irritating
    3. unit damage doesn't make any sense. it's impossible to tell if your archers are doing any damage in battle, or that your cavalry is actually DOING SOMETHING. there is no such thing as a total HP meter to see if you are actually winning or not. too annoying!!!
    4. the AI in campaign maps tend to attack you for no freaking reason at all. last time i played, suddenly the Roman Empire just decided to attack me for no reason, along with the Danes and the French. their behavior is beyond idiotic
    5. you will be excommunicated for the most simple things. too frustrating
    6. conquering lands takes FOREVER. it's too much of a struggle to just take a single freaking city
    7. the overal battle system is complete crap. automatically resolving battles is NEVER in your favor
    8. you cannot choose every faction by default. this game wants you to complete the 50 hour campaign of 5 factions before you can play as the race you want. why not just make every faction playable by default??
    9. building stuff is lineair and does not have any depth. you build a tannery to get leather armor. you build a fletchery to get archers. you build a stable to get cavalry. this DOESNT feel like i'm building a city at all. it's lame
    10. the overall repetitive gameplay. conquering other factions requires you to do the same things 50 times over and over again
    i can go on like this for a very long time. please, don't buy this game. it's really bad    … Expand
  80. p360assassin
    Mar 22, 2012
    9
    Havent played shogun 2 or pre rome games. But this is the best in the series, far better game then rome, and a generally awesome game.

    AI is not great, but its entirely playable. The people saying you cant charge with cav are stuipid, double click and u charge, how could u not understand this, its in every single game and medieval 2 is no exception. Sieges are great, although u can hold    Havent played shogun 2 or pre rome games. But this is the best in the series, far better game then rome, and a generally awesome game.

    AI is not great, but its entirely playable.
    The people saying you cant charge with cav are stuipid, double click and u charge, how could u not understand this, its in every single game and medieval 2 is no exception.

    Sieges are great, although u can hold off huge forces with just 5 peasent archers if the enemy doesent have siege weapons like catapolts and cannons. And even then any phalanix form able units can stop any breach with 2 units, but that is still pretty realistic, since generals from the time even said u need like 5 times the invading force if u want to capture a well defended castle, and 2x if u have the element of surprise.

    Pope can be annoying however, and i am sad you cant turn off the pope, as he will often threaten with excommunication when u invade a christian city after they attack you, even if u have higher rank with the pope. Also if u break a ceasefire or alliance in under like 10 turns of making it u cant get any nation ever to ceasefire without spending like 50000 and a major city.

    The pope often requests impossable things, eg in french campaign, his first mission was get england to give caen, a major castle that is englands greatest strategic area at the start of the game.
    He will also slightly down rank you if u dont join the crusades, which often are on the opposite side of the map (im in england and he requested crusades take juesalisim.

    But aside form those few flaws, im loving this game much more then rome and definatly the later games empire and napoleon.    … Expand
  81. Wulfburk
    Mar 9, 2012
    8
    Great game but doesnt compares to Rome Total War, in some aspects it improved but in others it downgraded from the prequel, it has great mods such as Stainless Steel and Broke Crescent, and also the long awaited sequel to Europa Barbarorum (Rome total war mod), Europa Barbarorum 2!
  82. JonesR
    Mar 7, 2012
    8
    A good mix of turn-based and real-time strategy, although the turn-based elements often feel oversimplified. It does have a solid real time combat foundation, but the AI is either really good or really bad depending on the difficulty setting--there is no middle ground. If you are new to real time strategy games, this one has a pretty steep learning curve. Even seasoned players may feelA good mix of turn-based and real-time strategy, although the turn-based elements often feel oversimplified. It does have a solid real time combat foundation, but the AI is either really good or really bad depending on the difficulty setting--there is no middle ground. If you are new to real time strategy games, this one has a pretty steep learning curve. Even seasoned players may feel overwhelmed. 17 different factions on top of long and short campaigns give a lot of room for different story paths and immense replayability. One campaign can take days, even months of play time.… Expand
  83. Jarec
    Mar 6, 2012
    10
    Awesome game, my favorite of the total war series by far. I cannot wait to see what they do with the next version. Only thing to improve really is the Americas part. 'Nuff said.
  84. Adrianor
    Nov 29, 2011
    10
    Although M2TW was released 5 years ago, it's still an incredible game. Want to conquer all of Europe, North Africa and part of the middle east? Maybe even the New World? All of that is possible. And, let's not forget the epic battles with a large variety of troops.
    Plus, there are also great mods for the game that'll take it to the ultimate step. It's a must buy for every strategy game fan.
  85. Maximus55
    Nov 12, 2011
    9
    This game is great.Greater than most games, decent game-play, but not as much mods as Rome:total war.
    I like playing as the English because I am English!
  86. CaptainTrips
    Nov 6, 2011
    10
    An almost perfect game. A superb blend of RTS and Turn based strategy. Medieval 2 has stolen more gaming hours from me than any other title. Ever. Period. Coupled with the amazing addons from the community it surpasses (in terms of playability and longevity) any other game in my collection - and I have a big collection of games. The AI can be buggy at times, but this can be forgiven by theAn almost perfect game. A superb blend of RTS and Turn based strategy. Medieval 2 has stolen more gaming hours from me than any other title. Ever. Period. Coupled with the amazing addons from the community it surpasses (in terms of playability and longevity) any other game in my collection - and I have a big collection of games. The AI can be buggy at times, but this can be forgiven by the pure enjoyment of a huge siege or battle. However, the turn based part of the game is no slouch and is a deep and rewarding experience. If I was told I could only play one game from now until eternity it would be, without shadow of a doubt - Medieval 2. A Modern masterpiece.… Expand
  87. FFStudios
    Nov 2, 2011
    8
    Definately has to be one of the best strategy games I have ever played. Now I know what you're probably thinking; "why an eight then?". First of all, the gameplay offers a massive choice of nations and units each with their own traits, but accessing all of these factions can be a slog at times. The mix of battles, diplomacy, family traits and strategy AI create a truly realistic andDefinately has to be one of the best strategy games I have ever played. Now I know what you're probably thinking; "why an eight then?". First of all, the gameplay offers a massive choice of nations and units each with their own traits, but accessing all of these factions can be a slog at times. The mix of battles, diplomacy, family traits and strategy AI create a truly realistic and immersive game that offers an infinate number of choices to your next move. However, sometimes the game can become a bit taxing to less motivated players (not that I'm complaining) and the AI during battles can often glitch. Whilst these glitches are mostly minor, they nevertheless break your immerson in the game and can be quite annoying when your soldiers glitch about instead of doing as they're told. Nevertheless, despite all its weaknesses, Med 2 is still a briliantly crafted game, its strategy mixed in with impressive graphics and cinematic music will keep you wound up in the Medieval age for hours.… Expand
  88. Tomwyr
    Sep 9, 2011
    9
    This is one of CA's best (with Rome Total War) games, it beats Empire, it beats Napoleon (which was rather a pile of garbage so that wasn't hard) and it beats Shogun2. It's from CAs good days, when there were modders and not every unit had to be sold as a dlc and it has a high replay value. I still like Medieval 2 better than anything that came after it.
  89. Simox
    Jun 20, 2011
    10
    Fantastic game, limitless playability and excellent graphics among the best rts games I have ever played.
    A good all round winner, the bugs don't cause me many issues if you keep your eye on what your units are doing.
  90. Bekenel
    May 5, 2011
    9
    Truly excellent game, the graphics are stunning, the sound is well put-together and, despite the huge amount of content rammed into the strategy game in Rome, Medieval 2 has done a very good job of giving players far more options and freedom, allowing for almost total sandbox gameplay, which is what makes it so replayable. The vast variety of what players can do makes this game almostTruly excellent game, the graphics are stunning, the sound is well put-together and, despite the huge amount of content rammed into the strategy game in Rome, Medieval 2 has done a very good job of giving players far more options and freedom, allowing for almost total sandbox gameplay, which is what makes it so replayable. The vast variety of what players can do makes this game almost second to none in its genre.
    The only thing I would take a mark off this for is that siege battles are often a complete nightmare, with regiments often disobeying orders or, even more irritating, half a regiment remaining on one side of a wall while the other stays on top, refusing to do anything while you furiously try and redirect it. This really frustrated me, but apart from that, the campaign is an excellent experience and the in-battle gameplay is astounding. Based on this, It well deserves a 9/10    … Expand
  91. theshermanator
    Aug 15, 2010
    10
    A game that will make you feel like conquering the world. Out of all the total war games this is a personal favorite. Updated graphics bring units to life on the battlefield. Finally the player is able to recruit new units and buildings without a general present in the settlement. Ai is amazing for the most part on the battlefield however total war games have allways had issues withA game that will make you feel like conquering the world. Out of all the total war games this is a personal favorite. Updated graphics bring units to life on the battlefield. Finally the player is able to recruit new units and buildings without a general present in the settlement. Ai is amazing for the most part on the battlefield however total war games have allways had issues with the Diplomacy option. This game is no different. You may get rejected for no conceivable reason when trying to be diplomatic toward another nation. This is one of my small gripes and nothing really serious is wrong with the game.… Expand
  92. Chmero
    Jan 7, 2010
    6
    Well, first of all, the problem in sieges where infantry will fan out when ordered to attack so only 5 guys at a time go at the enemy, archers on top of walls or inside the city fire 3-7 arrows and usually in random directions, making ranged combat while defending virtually impossible. I get the whole cavalary charge thing, makes perfect sense, but why the hell can't they take down Well, first of all, the problem in sieges where infantry will fan out when ordered to attack so only 5 guys at a time go at the enemy, archers on top of walls or inside the city fire 3-7 arrows and usually in random directions, making ranged combat while defending virtually impossible. I get the whole cavalary charge thing, makes perfect sense, but why the hell can't they take down routed enemies? I have to tell them to move past the fleeing enemy, and when they're on top of them, then tell them to attack so that they actually do anything. Also, cavalary has the same problem as infantry while inside cities, they fan out in a cloud when ordered to attack. Other than those bugs, the game is divine.… Expand
  93. Iain
    Dec 11, 2009
    10
    Pure fantastic strategy, need I say anymore...? Essential.
  94. jp
    Nov 14, 2009
    9
    Good game, bravo!, but no Rome:Total War.
  95. LysanderS
    Sep 20, 2009
    3
    Horrible. Compared to RTW, this game is terrible. Cavalry have become nothing more than targets for enemy archers to waste arrows on. No longer can you charge down an enemy. No longer can you charge down a ROUTING army. Cavalry are incredibly slow, and tend to glitch between having lances out, and having swords out. Then there's the fact that most units, ESPECIALLY in seiges, will Horrible. Compared to RTW, this game is terrible. Cavalry have become nothing more than targets for enemy archers to waste arrows on. No longer can you charge down an enemy. No longer can you charge down a ROUTING army. Cavalry are incredibly slow, and tend to glitch between having lances out, and having swords out. Then there's the fact that most units, ESPECIALLY in seiges, will ignore your orders, and a handful of the group will run in circles. The addidtions and changes from RTW can be counted on one hand. Useless princesses, which are like terrible diplomats, castles, which aren't exactly worth it other than for their millitary units, the pope, which is like a more annoying Sennate (SPQR). Diplomacy is terrible at best, but the campaign can be fun if you can learn to forget all of the horrible bugs.… Expand
  96. Tom
    Dec 10, 2008
    10
    People are complaining about 'buggy' cavalry, when really it is fixed. I was stumped at first, until i worked out the new formed/unformaed charge system. In rome a cavalry unit could be charging one way, and quickly turn around and smash into an enemy flank, without stopping. Is this realistic? in med2 a charge has to have time to gather speed, and stay fairly straight to be People are complaining about 'buggy' cavalry, when really it is fixed. I was stumped at first, until i worked out the new formed/unformaed charge system. In rome a cavalry unit could be charging one way, and quickly turn around and smash into an enemy flank, without stopping. Is this realistic? in med2 a charge has to have time to gather speed, and stay fairly straight to be effective, and I much prefer this........ to the idiotic AI, simply put the difficulty to very hard/very hard, and you will have bigger armies coming at you while your supposedly 'equal' troops are inferior, and that erquires some clever tactics. good times, brilliant game.… Expand
  97. Meatcritic
    Oct 26, 2008
    3
    Unforgivable bugs make the game nearly unplayable. Veterans of Shogun: Total War will remember units ignoring orders issued to the unit group. Well, 3 releases later, CA still hasn't figured it out. AI is practically incapable of launching a siege, typically knocking down the first ring of walls and not bothering to move on to rings 2 and 3. Once repelled, the sieging attackers stop Unforgivable bugs make the game nearly unplayable. Veterans of Shogun: Total War will remember units ignoring orders issued to the unit group. Well, 3 releases later, CA still hasn't figured it out. AI is practically incapable of launching a siege, typically knocking down the first ring of walls and not bothering to move on to rings 2 and 3. Once repelled, the sieging attackers stop their rout just outside the city walls, making you hunt them down one by one before victory is declared. Cavalry doesn't charge or run down fleeing enemies; infantry units fan out into large clouds when ordered to attack, creating a front line consisting of 5-10% of the unit; AI battle strategy seems to consist of standing still, being picked apart by arrows, and trampled to death from the front, rear, and sides as you visibly march your armies around its forces. Difficult to believe the game underwent minimal (if any) beta testing. Sega should have released a flexible engine and allowed the mod community to design the rest. (Did I mention a bugfix mod exists solely to correct critical errors CA was too lazy to fix? One community member even sent CA a corrected version of the game files, and the developers still implemented the fix incorrectly in the patches.) Do not buy, and don't buy Empire: Total War until you've played a bit of the game and can verify the same mistakes aren't repeated for a 5th time.… Expand
  98. PeteF
    Oct 2, 2008
    9
    This game is great, it is adventurous and exciting, it captures your imagination and in the mean time lets you command and kill thousands of soldiers. My only complatint is the AI is sometimes retarted and the campeign can be slow. Besides that its like being right there in the heart of a battle.
  99. Korsu
    Jul 22, 2008
    8
    Medieval 2 is pretty entertaining it's a shame that at some point it becomes very repetitive and bunch of major bugs won't help at all including the horrible battle- and campaign AI. But this is indeed a beatiful game with epic battles.
  100. CharlieY.
    May 31, 2008
    9
    This game is amazing but i still liked the original Total War map and pieces style ie: shogun total war.
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#6 Best PC Game of 2006
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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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