Medieval II: Total War

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8.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 949 Ratings

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  1. AlexX.
    Jul 28, 2007
    10
    If anything this game has potential. Move that out of your way and you will see a game far beyond any game that has ever been made or even thought of. This game is simply magnificant on the largest scales I have ever seen. Watch as thousands of men battle it out in an epic fight to the death. Or conquer the world in the grand campaign. Ambush your enemies, assassinate generals, forge If anything this game has potential. Move that out of your way and you will see a game far beyond any game that has ever been made or even thought of. This game is simply magnificant on the largest scales I have ever seen. Watch as thousands of men battle it out in an epic fight to the death. Or conquer the world in the grand campaign. Ambush your enemies, assassinate generals, forge diplomacies, crusade, jihad, and wage total war on your enemies! Medieval 2 throws you into one of the bloodiest ages in recorded history in a strategic fight for world domination or the survival of another bloody day. Yeah, it was great.… Expand
  2. JaimeV.
    Nov 10, 2006
    10
    No other game conveys the true epic nature of warfare in the middle ages and beyond. Rome Total War was an epic game, and after playing this for a day solid its every bit better. The Creative Assembly are a fantastic studio, and Sega are in real danger of becoming a very good publisher.
  3. CBass
    Nov 15, 2006
    10
    Clearly based on the Total War Rome engine, but simply better, smoother and prettier. AWESOME.
  4. TheMan
    Dec 10, 2006
    10
    Absolutely amazing. This game is a huge leap in the Total War series. There are 100's of different units, lots of empires you can play that have all unique units. The graphics are amazing, and the men on the battlefeild actually fight in good detail, unlike previous Total War games. It's a must buy for a RTS (Real-Time Strategy) and TBS (Turn Based Strategy) fan.
  5. BrendanP.
    Jan 22, 2007
    10
    My new favorite game, infinite playability, Great AI with the new patch, incredible graphics, good sound, great soundtrack, everything is amazing.
  6. CK
    Jun 11, 2007
    10
    I've always wanted a nice medieval game, one that puts you in the settings of the era. Medieval 2 did this very nicely, not only was i suprised at the depth of the game, but i was completely blown away by the sound and graphics. if you zoom close to the battle, you will see how it feels to see the sky full of flamming arrows, you will hear them zipping past your ears, and the screams I've always wanted a nice medieval game, one that puts you in the settings of the era. Medieval 2 did this very nicely, not only was i suprised at the depth of the game, but i was completely blown away by the sound and graphics. if you zoom close to the battle, you will see how it feels to see the sky full of flamming arrows, you will hear them zipping past your ears, and the screams from your co next to you as they burn in fire from the arrows. You will hear the knights charge from a distance, the pace from the horses picks up and the sound they make thunders from the distance. Sound and Graphics really wins the day, although AI can be a bit buggy, but the quality of the sound + Graphics earns every point from me.… Expand
  7. Bangell
    Mar 25, 2008
    10
    My favourite game ever - epic battles, tactical gameplay on real-time and turn-based levels - an all-round masterpiece.
  8. Doug
    Nov 11, 2006
    10
    A return from the excellent total war series. Excellent gameplay and graphics. Experienced total war players (like me) will enjoy the improvements to the graphics, and the tweaked combat. Even as I write I'm torn between 9 and 10. Some troubles with your soldiers AI are about the only problem with this game.
  9. DerekV.
    Nov 22, 2006
    10
    This looks like the best Total War game yet! My only problem is why they have to include sexual themes in it. A deffinit buy for me.
  10. BenjaminK.
    Jan 7, 2007
    10
    I have always been a big fan of the Total War series, and this game just puts me over the top! The graphics are smooth and sweet. The action is ten fold that what it was in Total War 1! If you're into strategy games, buy this!
  11. ArisL.
    Feb 6, 2007
    10
    Excellent game, bringing together a great combination of history with fun gameplay.
  12. DanielB.
    Mar 26, 2007
    10
    When the units obey your orders, Medieval II is an amazing spectacle and a fun game to play. Not only are thousands of hand-chosen soldiers fighting at your command, but cities rise and fall at your leisure based on war, diplomacy, sabotage, and assassination. This game isn't perfect, but it deserves far higher than an 8.6 average rating, so I'm throwing in a 10 to make up for When the units obey your orders, Medieval II is an amazing spectacle and a fun game to play. Not only are thousands of hand-chosen soldiers fighting at your command, but cities rise and fall at your leisure based on war, diplomacy, sabotage, and assassination. This game isn't perfect, but it deserves far higher than an 8.6 average rating, so I'm throwing in a 10 to make up for the lack of enthusiasm.… Expand
  13. MichaelC.
    Apr 15, 2007
    10
    I am also a long time Total War series fan, and I'll admit I had very, very high expectations when I heard M2TW was coming out. After playing Rome Total War for two solid years, I was hesitant on just how the next game could hope to compete with Rome. Wow, was I surprised. Medieval 2 takes all the great elements developed from Rome and improves on them lock, stock, and barrel...or I am also a long time Total War series fan, and I'll admit I had very, very high expectations when I heard M2TW was coming out. After playing Rome Total War for two solid years, I was hesitant on just how the next game could hope to compete with Rome. Wow, was I surprised. Medieval 2 takes all the great elements developed from Rome and improves on them lock, stock, and barrel...or sword, shield, and pike! Visually, the game is just stunning. You only need try one demo battle to see that for yourself. Not only that, the gameplay is addictive, fun, and challenging, especially on the harder difficulty settings. Everything from the music, to the interface, and even the manual and packaging is top-notch. Admittedly, the initial release of the game contained some show-stopping bugs. However, with the first, and now second, patches available, the game now plays as it was intended. And it's worth every dime. I definately would highly recommend this game to any serious strategy gamer who is sick of the tired, boring, and now just stupid RTS gaming engine that most modern "strategy" games employ. It's truly an awesome game.… Expand
  14. ChrisS.
    Apr 4, 2007
    10
    This game is much better than the first few. You can actually see your soldiers and tactics also work. The new combat system and agents really improve gameplay along with things like the pope and crusades.
  15. EthanY.
    Jun 26, 2007
    10
    A brilliant game from a brilliant company, Creative Assembly has found an award winning formula. The game focuses on managing a nation into an empire and commanding armies throughout the land makes this an enjoyable and rewarding game. With 17 playable factions, each with its own strength and weakness give this game an astounding amount of replay value. There are many strategies you can A brilliant game from a brilliant company, Creative Assembly has found an award winning formula. The game focuses on managing a nation into an empire and commanding armies throughout the land makes this an enjoyable and rewarding game. With 17 playable factions, each with its own strength and weakness give this game an astounding amount of replay value. There are many strategies you can employ on and off the battlefield whether it be flanking an enemy unit or manipulationg religion to call crusades against a bothersome opponent. An overall graphically appealing game with a perfect balance of medieval era warefare strategy/tactics and diplomacy. Note: It is worth mentioning that there are many fan sites with mods to enhance or change certain gameplay aspects.… Expand
  16. 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
  17. GiordanoM.
    Nov 14, 2006
    10
    Fantastic game for strategic players.
  18. [anyonimous]
    Nov 18, 2006
    10
    Best Game i've ever played. It posesses many of the old Total War traits which is exactly what makes it so good. Major improvement in the area of sieges (love those castles) and maps. Best part of all, the AI has become much more developed and realistic. Overall its a nice improvement
  19. RomanfoolR.
    Mar 12, 2007
    10
    I really like this game, i was a big fan of Rome Total War and when this came out I had to be the first to have it. I dont really have a problem with the calvery charge cause I never use horsemen anyway. I am all infantry, I love the heavy infantry and archers that the English provide. top notch. I would recommend this game to anybody with a beasty enough computer to run it. Awsome game, I really like this game, i was a big fan of Rome Total War and when this came out I had to be the first to have it. I dont really have a problem with the calvery charge cause I never use horsemen anyway. I am all infantry, I love the heavy infantry and archers that the English provide. top notch. I would recommend this game to anybody with a beasty enough computer to run it. Awsome game, my favorite at the moment.… Expand
  20. CookieC.
    Jan 31, 2008
    10
    The Vanilla game itself is ok, but AI is bad. What gives this game the edge is the community. There are literally loads of mods that you can download, and each of these is truly massive! Don't believe me, just check out the website forum and look for links to mods. Or Just Google "Medieval 2 mods". Then read for yourself. Well worth your money! (If not for the vanilla, then for all The Vanilla game itself is ok, but AI is bad. What gives this game the edge is the community. There are literally loads of mods that you can download, and each of these is truly massive! Don't believe me, just check out the website forum and look for links to mods. Or Just Google "Medieval 2 mods". Then read for yourself. Well worth your money! (If not for the vanilla, then for all the mods!)… Expand
  21. JonasH.
    Mar 29, 2008
    10
    One of the things I missed in Rome:TW was the economic perspectives of Medieval:TW, but in this game, they have found a great balance, by taking the best elements of Rome and Medieval 1 and making the best historical strategy game to date. I can't wait for Empire:Total War.
  22. aarona.
    Apr 27, 2008
    10
    One of the best games i have ever played! it has awsome graphics and sound. I fully recomend this game to anyone who loves the total war series. It's just plain brilliant and very addictive.
  23. Iain
    Dec 11, 2009
    10
    Pure fantastic strategy, need I say anymore...? Essential.
  24. [Anonymous]
    Nov 14, 2006
    10
    An in depth, inthralling Real time strategy turn based game that keeps you intrested much longer then Rome total war did.
  25. Jerry
    Nov 15, 2006
    10
    Great game, I love the up-close and personal view where you can see your army in actions. Siege battle is awsome as well. 10/10!
  26. I
    Dec 13, 2006
    10
    I played All of Total War Games, and I can say, by far, this is the best one, I will not inclide the bugs because they release patches so there is no reason to complain about them, the game is great. graphics=10 gameplay=10, for newplayers, it might be hard to learn, but I'm sure people will enjoy it.
  27. BiibB.
    Dec 31, 2007
    10
    Awsome game, good graphics. the gameplaying is great.
  28. 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
  29. 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.
  30. 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.
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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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