Napoleon: Total War

 PC
  • Publisher: Sega
  • Release Date: Feb 23, 2010
Metascore
81

Generally favorable reviews - based on 56 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 49 out of 56
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 56
  3. Negative: 1 out of 56
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  1. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    70
    Latest Total War is maybe the best way to recreate and enjoy the glorious moments of Napoleonic wars but the moments of surprise and astonishment are missing. [Feb 2010]
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  2. Boomtown
    70
    Napoleon: Total War shimmers with genius at times. The series is still the undisputed king of strategy games, but this latest expansion takes two steps forward and one step back. The numerous improvements are greatly welcomed, but the core element that is the AI still remains broken and until CA fix it the game remains a flawed diamond.
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  3. Gameplayer Sweden
    70
    Still as brilliant as usual for the series, and some new nice features, but somehow lacking a bit in feeling.
  5. PC PowerPlay
    70
    The missed potential of the Napoleon story and some dodgy AI make this one a fun, but not essential, Total War game. [Apr 2010, p.50]
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  6. Level7.nu
    70
    Napoleon: Total War is a massive strategy game where you'll get the opportunity to wage war in the pursuit of spreading your empire. It's not all rosy though. The battles can be cumbersome to micromanage and the game is hampered by the need to be historically correct. Nevertheless, this is another competent entry in the Total War franchise.
  7. Game Revolution
    50
    If you own Empire, there’s not a good reason to own Napoleon.

Awards & Rankings

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#36 Best PC Game of 2010
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#35 Most Discussed PC Game of 2010
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#30 Most Shared PC Game of 2010

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User Score
7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 623 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 448 out of 623
  2. Mixed: 109 out of 623
  3. Negative: 66 out of 623
  1. SteveM
    Feb 25, 2010
    1
    It's still the same broken game as before. They didn't fix anything. They just removed the features that didn't work. It's still the same broken game as before. They didn't fix anything. They just removed the features that didn't work. Diplomacy didn't work so they took out most of the factions and made it France vs everyone else. The AI couldn't figure out the whole naval thing so they took most of that out of the game too. The battle AI still sucks. This is the EXACT same garbage as E:TW was. Don't fall for it like I did.… Full Review »
  2. Estus
    Apr 21, 2013
    10
    This in my opinion is the best of all games in the Total War Do not have a variety of units as large as those of Rome and Empire, yet it hasThis in my opinion is the best of all games in the Total War Do not have a variety of units as large as those of Rome and Empire, yet it has very different variations. The combat animations are excellent and exciting during a fight you feel inside the scenario, the action, the bangs, the shots, it's just exciting, not to mention the presence of epic Napoleon Bonaparte.… Full Review »
  3. VeterenGamerUK7
    May 24, 2011
    9
    This is an excellent game and very addictive; i have owned all the previous versions on the "total war" franchise and this is my favourite barThis is an excellent game and very addictive; i have owned all the previous versions on the "total war" franchise and this is my favourite bar Rome total war.
    Of course things could be better such as the AI but this are minor niggles, well done the Creative Assembly!
    Only gripe is the Multiplayer because of the poor lobby and the cheaters. There should be an anit cheat software protection of some kind!

    9/10    … Full Review »
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