Napoleon: Total War

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  • Publisher: Sega
  • Release Date: Feb 23, 2010
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7.9

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  1. DavTov2000
    Feb 15, 2011
    8
    I have had all the Total War games since the first "Shogun T.W." and I have loved every single one. I like "Empire T.W." very very much, despite some really poor teething troubles. "Napoleon T.W." is, for me, the very best yet. Again, it had teething troubles and I had some fiddling to do to get it to play reliably and stable. I love the game, I love the graphics, the battles are theI have had all the Total War games since the first "Shogun T.W." and I have loved every single one. I like "Empire T.W." very very much, despite some really poor teething troubles. "Napoleon T.W." is, for me, the very best yet. Again, it had teething troubles and I had some fiddling to do to get it to play reliably and stable. I love the game, I love the graphics, the battles are the best yet and I like the slight de-emphasis on economics and diplomacy. I think that "Napoleon T.W." is the best mix of reasonably engaging strategy and good, long, battles up to now. I regret its a-historicality, but I still think it is the best of the series.… Expand
  2. mars84
    May 16, 2012
    9
    My first experience of the Total War franchise and a very enjoyable one at that. The only aspect that I didn't get into was the naval combat, but that was more due to a lack of trying on my part. Kudos for the developer for attempting to simulate the intricacies of ship to ship combat in the Napoleonic era, but my enjoyment came through cavalry maneuvers and watching canon balls bouncingMy first experience of the Total War franchise and a very enjoyable one at that. The only aspect that I didn't get into was the naval combat, but that was more due to a lack of trying on my part. Kudos for the developer for attempting to simulate the intricacies of ship to ship combat in the Napoleonic era, but my enjoyment came through cavalry maneuvers and watching canon balls bouncing through infantry formations… Expand
  3. RDonnell
    May 26, 2012
    8
    This is an impressive game and since the recent graphics feature removal from thier Shogun 2 games is now makes Napoelon Totalwar thier best looking game! If anyone wants gunpowder love i would highly suggest you buy this game over the Fall of the samurai or shogun 2 as there is less cheating and it simply looks and sounds better!
  4. Jay8329
    Sep 17, 2013
    10
    This game was pretty good on launch and definitely a lot better than Empire Total War was. I really enjoyed this game. A lot of new units with the new feature where units automatically gain back their losses through replacements when in friendly territory was a definite plus. It cut out the micro management of having to select all units in a stack and click the replenishment plus buttonThis game was pretty good on launch and definitely a lot better than Empire Total War was. I really enjoyed this game. A lot of new units with the new feature where units automatically gain back their losses through replacements when in friendly territory was a definite plus. It cut out the micro management of having to select all units in a stack and click the replenishment plus button or actually moving them back to a city to retrain them like in older titles. Plenty of good things to say about vanilla Napoleon Total War, but I can not leave out the modders who have done an outstanding job of providing endless replay ability with new mods still coming out today. This is a win win for any total war fan, so definitely pick up this copy and enjoy for yrs to come.… Expand
  5. Alchemik
    Apr 25, 2013
    9
    A bit too limited game (then it goes war theater), but with gameplay much more polished and smooth than in Empire. Both strategic aspect and both standard and marine battles are definitely better than in previous game, as well are the graphics in all those.

    The scale is somewhat disappointing, without colonial aspect of war or playable muslim factions in main campaing, but the graphics    A bit too limited game (then it goes war theater), but with gameplay much more polished and smooth than in Empire. Both strategic aspect and both standard and marine battles are definitely better than in previous game, as well are the graphics in all those.

    The scale is somewhat disappointing, without colonial aspect of war or playable muslim factions in main campaing, but the graphics and core game mechanics really make up for highly enjoyable experience, even if it offers less content that Empire.    … Expand
  6. Akievel
    Jun 21, 2013
    8
    I like this game because it had a more, Modern setting, but it was kind of historically inaccurate.
    What I didn't like was the limited campaign choice, There was only Austria, Russia, Great Britan, and Prussia. Also including France. Also It didn't cover India or The Americas, But it was AWESOME! Great gaming experience, this would be for people who started Total War with Empire, And want    I like this game because it had a more, Modern setting, but it was kind of historically inaccurate.
    What I didn't like was the limited campaign choice, There was only Austria, Russia, Great Britan, and Prussia. Also including France. Also It didn't cover India or The Americas, But it was AWESOME! Great gaming experience, this would be for people who started Total War with Empire, And want an advanced and modern experience and setting.    … Expand
  7. sathya1891995
    Aug 5, 2013
    10
    if u want to play this game at high performance u need a heavy processor and graphics card.who wants pure war and battle chose this one but the demerit is u must download this game from steam when u have cd's if u have slow internet connection u will be disappointed to download this game.u have high-speed internet connection my suggestion is this one because u have to download nearly 12gb
  8. iamymr
    Sep 7, 2013
    10
    Full disclosure:

    I've had his game for like 9 months and only have played maybe 20 minutes of it because there was a bug with some DLC packs not registering. Out of spite for Rome 2, I booted it up and played the Battle Tutorial and the Naval tutorial. I had more fun with these than I did in all 31 hours I had with Rome 2. I even lost my ship in the Naval tutorial, and I ain't    Full disclosure:

    I've had his game for like 9 months and only have played maybe 20 minutes of it because there was a bug with some DLC packs not registering.

    Out of spite for Rome 2, I booted it up and played the Battle Tutorial and the Naval tutorial.

    I had more fun with these than I did in all 31 hours I had with Rome 2.

    I even lost my ship in the Naval tutorial, and I ain't even mad.

    There was a minor bug with the camera "WS, AD" movement, but it fixed itself after I clicked the unit card. I am off to play both this and Fall of the Samurai.     … Expand
  9. tbird1979
    Sep 7, 2013
    8
    In my opinion, I would say that this is probably the best of the Total War series. I know that some people will prefer the themes and styles at work in Shogun 2 or the first Rome game (great games, both of them); however, I just don't think that there's another real-time strategy game out there that has come close to bringing it all together so nicely.

    It's a very polished package and    In my opinion, I would say that this is probably the best of the Total War series. I know that some people will prefer the themes and styles at work in Shogun 2 or the first Rome game (great games, both of them); however, I just don't think that there's another real-time strategy game out there that has come close to bringing it all together so nicely.

    It's a very polished package and works as a standalone in its own right, although those seeking absolutely immense depth may be happier with Empire. This game may not be the 'marianas trench' of deep games, but it's certainly not the kids' paddling pool at your local swimming baths either.

    The user interface is really tight. It stays straightforward and swift to navigate, whilst still retaining detail and an ornamental appearance for you to feast your eyes upon.

    Battles are exciting and fun to be involved in. With the addition of artillery in the Napoleonic setting, battles really become vast stages on which the drama of your campaign unfolds. When your cannon blunt the opposing cavalry charge and the enemy infantry starts to falter as you send in your troops with bayonets fixed, you get a great feeling of accomplishment and exhilaration.

    In honesty, the game does have some well documented glitches, which have caused frustration for me in the past; in particular, a random buzzing and hissing noise which sometimes makes itself known on the campaign map, until you click elsewhere and then it vanishes, mysteriously. Add to this some questionable artificial intelligence and (unfortunately) I feel the game cannot quite warrant a score of 9 out of 10, which would be nearly perfection.

    BUT (and this is a BIG but), unlike the problems that beset the most recent release (Rome 2 2013) from the Creative Assembly, that's all these problems are and all they remain; just glitches. They are not cavernous flaws and glaring omissions from the core of the game that have you reaching for the reset button. On the contrary, it's a mark of how compelling the gameplay is that you press on in spite of the glitches, determined as you are to finally win a titanic struggle with the enemy for their capital city.

    Last, but not least, no other Total War game has ever made battles at sea feel quite so 'right'. The arcade-like appeal and usability of Sid Meier's 'Pirates' meets the authenticity and tactical feeling of 'Fleet Command'. And it works like a charm. I mean, Shogun 2 does a decent job of sea battles, but pfftt....seriously? Bows and arrows? Give me a full broadside, by jove and damn your eyes, man! Sit back and watch in glee as your enemy's flagship catches fire, starts to sink and then detonates with a huge explosion...muwaa hahaha!

    So why carp about the flaws? Why focus on the minor irritations? Why worry about these things, when sitting in front of you is a great looking, great playing, great sounding and great value game, with oodles of replayability value. Go out and buy it, and confound the knavish tricks of the French The King commands it!    … Expand
  10. Mountain
    Sep 14, 2013
    9
    Very accurate for what it is. Generals are very important and have their own styles. Looks like a sequel to Empire Total War but that's an illusion. Used some of my tried and true tactics from Empire Total War and watched my soldiers get cut down. In battle the army with the better general deploys second. One of my favorite features. It is simple but very effective. Music is fromVery accurate for what it is. Generals are very important and have their own styles. Looks like a sequel to Empire Total War but that's an illusion. Used some of my tried and true tactics from Empire Total War and watched my soldiers get cut down. In battle the army with the better general deploys second. One of my favorite features. It is simple but very effective. Music is from the early 19th century and is almost all on piano.… Expand
  11. Zbigniew?
    Mar 21, 2010
    8
    Very good and enjoyable strategy game. I was very critical of Empire, but Napoleon is a vast improvement and plays great. So why not a 10? The AI still struggles a bit, siege battles have not been improved. and only one theatre (Europe). The biggest flaw is 5 playable factions only (rest have to be unlocked with mods, which is tedious) - and it seems like a very easy feature to implement, Very good and enjoyable strategy game. I was very critical of Empire, but Napoleon is a vast improvement and plays great. So why not a 10? The AI still struggles a bit, siege battles have not been improved. and only one theatre (Europe). The biggest flaw is 5 playable factions only (rest have to be unlocked with mods, which is tedious) - and it seems like a very easy feature to implement, hope CA does this.… Expand
  12. robbo
    Aug 14, 2010
    9
    An awesome game and a stellar achievement. The most impressive feature is how gorgeous Napoleon is yet how smooth is plays; not only the best looking RTS around, but one of the best looking games out period. I literally smacked my gob when playing on a snow covered tundra, and spent the better part of the match simply taking in the sights.

    Easily my favourite Total War game ever, with    An awesome game and a stellar achievement. The most impressive feature is how gorgeous Napoleon is yet how smooth is plays; not only the best looking RTS around, but one of the best looking games out period. I literally smacked my gob when playing on a snow covered tundra, and spent the better part of the match simply taking in the sights.

    Easily my favourite Total War game ever, with huge improvements over Empire. If you wanted a more cohesive and better constructed experience when playing Empire, then Napoleon is for you. A far more polished and well crafted product.    … Expand
  13. jamesdules50
    Aug 26, 2010
    8
    the game has a lot of improvement since empire but i felt it that even with these improvements that empire total war was significantly better on the fact that the campaign was so much more extensive nonetheless i feel it is a considerable contribution to the total war series. the biggest leap total war has taken was that of medieval 2 to empire and i wish to see more gigantic leaps likethe game has a lot of improvement since empire but i felt it that even with these improvements that empire total war was significantly better on the fact that the campaign was so much more extensive nonetheless i feel it is a considerable contribution to the total war series. the biggest leap total war has taken was that of medieval 2 to empire and i wish to see more gigantic leaps like that in the future. no matter what happens though i will definitely forever be a fan of the total war franchise because they in my opinion are the only true strategy game in the world and i do not say those word lightly… Expand
  14. Blackwolf
    Jul 25, 2011
    10
    Amazing game! This totally got me rethinking strategy. Sure it is really just a runoff of Empire: Total War but it is actually really good. I hate Empire: Total War but Napoleon: Total War. AWESOME!!!!!
    Out of all of the Total War games, Napoleon has great graphics (The only TW game that I think exceeds NTW is Total War: SHOGUN 2), it has great battles, awesome campaign (May be a bit    Amazing game! This totally got me rethinking strategy. Sure it is really just a runoff of Empire: Total War but it is actually really good. I hate Empire: Total War but Napoleon: Total War. AWESOME!!!!!
    Out of all of the Total War games, Napoleon has great graphics (The only TW game that I think exceeds NTW is Total War: SHOGUN 2), it has great battles, awesome campaign (May be a bit challenging for France), and more! Rome: Total War is the only game that is able to compete with Napoleon: Total War.
    I most definitely recommend this game to everyone! Have fun! And Vive le France!!!!    … Expand
  15. Smelliestelm
    Feb 9, 2014
    10
    This game is Empire total war on cocaine. They pretty much took that game and made it a lot better

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  16. maor4774
    Jan 22, 2014
    8
    as a big total war fan i have to say, this is not like the rest of the total war games, because not like other total war games this game dont have big campaign, but insted it focused on the personal story of [what a suprise] napoleon, so if you looking mostly for a good campaign, you may not find it here. however when it come to the actuall battles then NTW is one of the best, even so alotas a big total war fan i have to say, this is not like the rest of the total war games, because not like other total war games this game dont have big campaign, but insted it focused on the personal story of [what a suprise] napoleon, so if you looking mostly for a good campaign, you may not find it here. however when it come to the actuall battles then NTW is one of the best, even so alot of people say it just like empire they are wrong cuse when it come to battles napoleon is a much biger improvment, if you are total war fans you may not like it so thinck before you buy it.… Expand
  17. 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 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.
  18. almg
    Feb 10, 2011
    10
    I love strategy games and history: that it is excellent.
    More Total War Center still allows for improvement ...

    Finally, Napoleon I has an important place in the history of France.

    Why not then make a medieval Total War III now?

    Thank you for those who love the Middle Ages...
  19. eyeball002
    Mar 31, 2013
    8
    Napoleon Total War is good game, that's for sure. Graphically, game is superb. Explosions are beautiful and soldiers are fairly detailed (at least better than how Empire total war was), but that means you won't be able to see what Napoleon total war has to offer if your PC is not good, so keep that in mind. Napoleon total war is pretty similar to its predecessor Empire total war, butNapoleon Total War is good game, that's for sure. Graphically, game is superb. Explosions are beautiful and soldiers are fairly detailed (at least better than how Empire total war was), but that means you won't be able to see what Napoleon total war has to offer if your PC is not good, so keep that in mind. Napoleon total war is pretty similar to its predecessor Empire total war, but adding more features into game, such as cold/heat attrition makes invasion more challenging and stronger rebel forces requires you to put more attention toward town management. Also, this game have overall better multiplayer experience than its predecessor. However, game's scope is only limited to Europe; don't get me wrong since it is still wide, but it feels narrow because its predecessor had very large scope, stretching from America to India. Also, game is very heavily focused in five factions Britain, France, Austria, Prussia and Russia. Each have unique tactic and unique units, but when it comes to more "minor" faction, such as Portugal, Spain, Denmark and Sweden, it is very lacking. First, you can't play them in campaign, and second, their units are standard. I hope there were more depth into each factions, not for all but at least faction you can play in custom battle. Although it is better than Empire total war since it had exactly same looking unit with just minor differences in stats. However, this game is more fast paced for better multiplay experience, so line infantry and cannons in this game have phenomenal reloading speed. It's minor issue if you just want to enjoy the game, but hardcore historians may feel offended by this. So, game is pretty good, but I can't help but feel this game is standalone expansion pack of Empire total war. If you are more singleplayer-centric gamer, you may want to pass this one since it's not that different from Empire total war. However, if you just want to break free from bugs of Empire total war, want to pursue Napoleon's ambition, or just want to jump into wonders of total war franchise, this is game for you.… Expand
  20. EricB
    Feb 23, 2010
    10
    Great game with great improvements from Empire. It may not be Medieval 2 to Empire, but it does it's job at glorying the life of Napoleon, and taking away countless hours. Any Total War veterans (like me), you wont be astonished, but you will enjoy it. Anyone new to the series, buy this game immediately.
  21. 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 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    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 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    … Expand
  22. dan
    Feb 24, 2010
    10
    This game had me from the first battle. It improves on so many of the faults of Empire and builds upon that. It has improved on so many things that I didn't expect the developers to worry about and is much more smooth during gameplay. Absolutely amazing.
  23. BenF
    Mar 30, 2010
    9
    1. This game is NOT broken, its got faults but its NOT broken 2. The Ai is NOT broken, little stupid at time but naval battles Ai is far more advance and battle Ai is leaps and bounds above Empire's although that still isn't saying much 3. The game look beyond stunning simply the best graphics for such a big strategy game. 4. sound again is amazing as long as you have 256 1. This game is NOT broken, its got faults but its NOT broken 2. The Ai is NOT broken, little stupid at time but naval battles Ai is far more advance and battle Ai is leaps and bounds above Empire's although that still isn't saying much 3. The game look beyond stunning simply the best graphics for such a big strategy game. 4. sound again is amazing as long as you have 256 channels on. music is well implemenetd from the drummers to the build up music ect. cannon fire sound great 5. Anyone can play this and have fun, where as with me i simply got annoyed with empire grand campaign as you'd never really compete for india and it simply too to much managment for europe and America ect. this much more focused and with the right mod you can have a "Grand Campaign". 6. Multiplayer is ecerlant if you can get into a game. and once in the game is well amazing 7. My specs for my laptop: 1. 2.2GHZ dual core T6600 intel. 4GB RAM, mobility ATI4650 and i can play this game on ultra or High graphics @ 1366x768 very easily.… Expand
  24. JacobP
    Feb 24, 2010
    10
    Realizing the game is supposed to be a super expansion to Empire Total War, the price for the game is totally worth it. Love the game, and Napoleon is a general you'll want to play as. Great Game for total war fans.
  25. nickpol15
    Feb 16, 2011
    10
    Never again have i seen such a complete strategy game holding both the spirit of that time and better gameplay than every total war game ever realesed
  26. alex5050
    Oct 31, 2011
    10
    Le jeux En ligne ou en Solo reste Exelente,Premier total war ou on peux joué la campagne,vous pouver Il différent niveau par etoile ou par experiance Je conseille FORTEMENT se jeux a se qui aime la stratégie a l'etat pur
  27. AdityaMookerjee
    Nov 10, 2013
    10
    I played the campaign as Prussia, and actually caused the death of Napoleon. But, I didn't have any real battles on map.
    The best kept secret about trade is, that one can have the best ports, and the trade will come to you. You don't have to have a navy, and the onus is on the nation with the ships. One can have a trading company, in this manner, without having a navy, and on domestic    I played the campaign as Prussia, and actually caused the death of Napoleon. But, I didn't have any real battles on map.
    The best kept secret about trade is, that one can have the best ports, and the trade will come to you. You don't have to have a navy, and the onus is on the nation with the ships. One can have a trading company, in this manner, without having a navy, and on domestic shores. It seems, that one should upgrade the courts, before one upgrades the other military and economic structures. This is always the best policy.    … Expand
  28. spikeybuddy
    Oct 13, 2014
    10
    Copy and pasted from my steam review

    Vive l'Empereur! Napoleon: Total war is an excellent strategy game the redeems the series for the sins of Empire. The ai is much better in Napoleon then Empire and bugs are much less frequent in Napoleon. Napoleon also has fantastic historical battles, which have never been my favorites to complete in the past. The campaigns, all 4 ( I'm not    Copy and pasted from my steam review

    Vive l'Empereur!

    Napoleon: Total war is an excellent strategy game the redeems the series for the sins of Empire. The ai is much better in Napoleon then Empire and bugs are much less frequent in Napoleon. Napoleon also has fantastic historical battles, which have never been my favorites to complete in the past. The campaigns, all 4 ( I'm not including Waterloo because it's one battle with cutscenes) while being more restrictive then in the past, are great fun, and present a challenge when set to very hard. The graphics are fantastic if your pc can handle them, but the game is a system hog and if you have a lower end pc you should rethink purchasing until you've read up if you can run it decently or not. Multiplayer is great, with very little connection issues and the introduction to the series of a multiplayer campaign.
    Overall Napoleon:Total war is a superb strategy game that deserves a place in every strategy players liabrary.
    10/10    … Expand
  29. Lolis
    Nov 24, 2010
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great game, with more actions parts, than in Empire Total War, so it's better then Empire Total War, but Empire Total War is one of the best game ever, so what is Napoleon Total War...YES!! It's best game ever, forever!! But a bit more strategy will not bad, so I give, read in circle, but normal I give 6-7!! ;)… Expand
  30. Dk-spec
    Mar 7, 2010
    10
    @Trevor - the 8600gt is a horrible video card that is now 3 years old. It was a budget card 3 years ago and it is just awful nowadays. You definately do NOT need a 2-3 thousand dollar pc. A good dual core cpu (not a Pentium D) with an Ati hd 4670 (minimum for a good fps with good visuals) graphics card will have the game playing good. Ur graphics card may have 256mb but that means nothing @Trevor - the 8600gt is a horrible video card that is now 3 years old. It was a budget card 3 years ago and it is just awful nowadays. You definately do NOT need a 2-3 thousand dollar pc. A good dual core cpu (not a Pentium D) with an Ati hd 4670 (minimum for a good fps with good visuals) graphics card will have the game playing good. Ur graphics card may have 256mb but that means nothing when paired with such a bad graphics card. I'd almost guess that you have a Pentium D processor or a cheap low end core 2 duo since you only said 2.4 ghz. Upgrade your graphics card! Anyways, its a great game that should be bought by any fps fans - it even has dedicated servers!… Expand
  31. MartyS
    Mar 23, 2010
    9
    I believe this is game is a far superior product to last year's Empire. The AI has been improved out of sight and will give you a fight (play on Hard, not VH because the bonuses to the AI are immense), and the diplomacy options have been rectified so that your treaties actually have meaning and you can negotiate war and peace if you are careful, but be warned - your enemies have a I believe this is game is a far superior product to last year's Empire. The AI has been improved out of sight and will give you a fight (play on Hard, not VH because the bonuses to the AI are immense), and the diplomacy options have been rectified so that your treaties actually have meaning and you can negotiate war and peace if you are careful, but be warned - your enemies have a recollection of what you've done in the past. The graphics have been given minor updates, but the campaign has been overhauled, to provide a fitting story for the greatest general of the past couple of hundred years. The stability has also been improved OUT OF SIGHT, which was my major issue with last year's Empire, which, in spite of its flaws, was still brilliant. I recommend it to those with time on their hands.… Expand
  32. total
    Jan 27, 2014
    8
    This a vary fun game but if you are looking for a good single play don't get this one in the Total War Series. Empire Total War beats it on single player. Napoleon's smaller map, less factions and having less freedom then Empire Total War. Empire kills it on the single player. How dose it have less freedom? Lets say you play Prussia. when I play a campagin, I want to do change history.This a vary fun game but if you are looking for a good single play don't get this one in the Total War Series. Empire Total War beats it on single player. Napoleon's smaller map, less factions and having less freedom then Empire Total War. Empire kills it on the single player. How dose it have less freedom? Lets say you play Prussia. when I play a campagin, I want to do change history. When I first started to play this game I jumped in as Prussia and started off with wanting side with France and get an alliance with them. Nope. The game won't let you do that as Prussia to side with France. it might as well commends you to get an alliance with Russia. you have to do what they did in history. that what kills it most for me.

    On the outer hand online battle in this one are way better then in Empire Total War. The graphics are way better, there are more maps to play on and there a lot more units to use in battle.
    So you want a vary good online get this one but if you want a good single player Empire Total War is the one to go with    … Expand
  33. Lacuentadejoako
    Aug 1, 2014
    9
    This is a very good game worth of your money, I havent encountered a single bug,the battles are tactical and very fun,the graphics are good,the campaign is good and the technology tree is a polished interesting feature not seen in medieval total war,altough people who played shogun migth see it as something granted. An overall good game with very minor defects that you can look passThis is a very good game worth of your money, I havent encountered a single bug,the battles are tactical and very fun,the graphics are good,the campaign is good and the technology tree is a polished interesting feature not seen in medieval total war,altough people who played shogun migth see it as something granted. An overall good game with very minor defects that you can look pass because the game is so good.The only problem I see is that when you raise the dificuty AI doesnt become smarter in battle,they are just more powerful so you cant beat them even with good tactics because they are just to overpowered.… Expand
  34. HeirOfIsildur
    May 25, 2014
    9
    For those that enjoy strategy, then prepare to be amazed. Games from the Total War franchise are not like other strategy games, they are fresher and aim to be, particularly in battles, as realistic as they can - and Napoleon: Total War is no different. On a good computer, the game can look truly astonishing - if you are running it on a lower-end PC then you may be a little dissapointed (IFor those that enjoy strategy, then prepare to be amazed. Games from the Total War franchise are not like other strategy games, they are fresher and aim to be, particularly in battles, as realistic as they can - and Napoleon: Total War is no different. On a good computer, the game can look truly astonishing - if you are running it on a lower-end PC then you may be a little dissapointed (I have played on both). From the campaign map you see the whole of Europe spread out in front of you, your armies represented by a soldier or general with your country's flag displaying pips on the side, which are proportional to the number of units in that army. My favourite part of the game is when your armies clash with others, then the game really shines. In a campaign land battle, the map will be entirely random, not preset or from a list. Also, it will match where you are - for example if you are fighting near a town then you are likely to see this town somewhere on the battlefield. In the battles effects are excellent, from the individual melee fights between each soldier to the firing of the cannon and the smoke drifting across the battlefield.

    To cut a long story shorter, Napoleon: Total War is an extremely enjoyable strategy game. I highly recommend it to any fan of the strategy genre, and certainly this is a must-have for anyone interest in the Napoleonic Era.

    (I apologise for the length of the review!)    … Expand
  35. benjamesvdb
    Feb 21, 2015
    10
    This game basically takes empire and adds a ton to the environment with the explosions craters different deaths as horses or people fall over when they get shot running and it looks way cool, adn especially the fog of war smoke stuff is SICK. GREAT game
  36. BaroqueGuide98
    Jun 24, 2017
    9
    My first Total War Game, But this it's really a great strategy game: The battles are unbelievable and really realistic. I love the zoom that make this game like a movie
  37. Dco326
    Jul 30, 2022
    9
    Bila je dobra igrica realno, ima nekih losijih stvari tipa za artilery i ima nekih bagova koji jako smaraju problem jedini koji imam je da posle nekog vremena postane jako repetativna i to samo smara sve ostalo je top :)
  38. abidincavus
    Oct 16, 2018
    8
    Klasik Total War oyunlarının izlerini taşıyan serinin en güzellerinden biri. Geliştirmeler şık durmuş. Strateji tutkunlarının mutlaka oynaması gerekir.
  39. GarethB
    Mar 23, 2019
    8
    overall I enjoyed my time with the game and when you are in the swing of the real time battles its amazing, i just wish the ai was a little better, there were more factions and you could have even LARGER battles. Some of the historical battles are pathetically small.
  40. gamerz4life
    Sep 27, 2020
    9
    Let’s start by saying that Napoleon is the least buggy and most competent AI in a Total War Game that has been seen thus far, and that is saying something with games like Empire and Rome II. Napoleon has as others have said; it has the smallest campaign of which it has 4 of them one grand others minor, but guess what… The AI is balanced and it is actually winnable without the AI pullingLet’s start by saying that Napoleon is the least buggy and most competent AI in a Total War Game that has been seen thus far, and that is saying something with games like Empire and Rome II. Napoleon has as others have said; it has the smallest campaign of which it has 4 of them one grand others minor, but guess what… The AI is balanced and it is actually winnable without the AI pulling money and Troops, that it just should not have or be able to build with you on their door step.

    The AI also seeks treaties and trade deals with you, something that many of the other Total War games just never seem to have as the AI just hates you no matter what you do, it is amazing to see Austria want to sign a peace treaty… to rebuild after I have taken half their cities, won’t see a tribe want a treaty in Rome II (even after patch 25). Also even more amazing is that they got naval battles correct, and they work well, much like in Shogun!!! This game is some strange Total war anomaly that I don’t know where it came from or where it went afterwards, but it is a great thing to behold especially after the Empire debacle.    … Expand
  41. rezo_21
    Sep 19, 2021
    8
    ====================IIIIIIIIII GAME SCORE : 77 IIIIIIIIII====================
  42. erdogfu96
    Feb 9, 2020
    9
    Well paced gameplay with interesting story and gamedesign. Were much better in multiplayer and singleplayer than empire total were and there were no world map but you can get more fun.
    Graphics:9/10
    Sounds: 9/10
    Gameplay: 8/10
    Story: 9/10
  43. Rnoviok
    Dec 4, 2021
    8
    So far the only total war I've played
    and so far I'm having a great time already 25h
  44. VictorHugo1482
    Aug 30, 2022
    8
    There lived a certain man in France long ago
    He was little and strong, in his eyes a flaming glow
    Most people looked at him with terror and with fear
    But to Paris chicks he was such a lovely dear

Awards & Rankings

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

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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
  1. Meristation
    85
    Napoleon Total War is a great RTS game, an incredible homage to the real french emperor. With great gameplay, and several game modes for single player and multiplayer, it's a great addition to the series. But it relies heavily on the basics of Empire Total War, so it feels a bit held back due to the lack of real improvements.
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  2. PC Gamer UK
    82
    Not brave or bright enough to wow Total War veterans, but the battles and improved multiplayer save the day. [Mar 2010, p.80]
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  3. IGN
    89
    Napoleon is an enjoyable addition to the Total War franchise but it's not as a big a game changer as previous sequels. While Napoleon and his armies were probably every bit as terrifying as Mongols, Vikings or Barbarians, the scope of this sequel is a bit more limited.
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