- Publisher: Electronic Arts
- Release Date: Jun 13, 2000
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CheckOutOne of those games that doesn't just live up to expectations, it destroys them, and sets a new standard.
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A rich, dynamic program full of history and accented with multiple challenges that will keep any RTS player on his or her toes.
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The interface is simple despite the huge number of men at your disposal, Shogun is the next step in war-gaming, as accessible and fun as C&C but with vast scope and grand aspirations.
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Spank!Allowing the kind of mass battles that we've previously only dreamed of, this epochal title gives us war and so much more.
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Everything about the game smacks of good research and authenticity, down to the ability to select a Japanese voiceover with English subtitles rather than having English voices all the way through.
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An extremely fun and addictive game that could appeal to any type of gamer.
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Those interested in Ancient Japanese culture will also find much to like here, as the entire game is steeped from top to bottom in pure and uncompromising atmosphere.
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Offers some of the best turn-based strategy we've seen in a long time, and adds massive, challenging real-time battles to the mix.
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The replay value of Shogun: Total War is immense.
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Oddly enough, the AI is probably the best part of the strategic game.
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Da GameboyzThe game is well detailed, looks and sounds beautiful and is quite fun to play.
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The thick atmosphere, the AI which uses (and forces you to use) Sun Tzu's principles, the great graphics and sound - it's an amazing work of art.
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Shogun’s strong AI, emphasis on tactics, and stunning visuals make it a very, very good RTS game.
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Not only is "Shogun" a challenging and engrossing 3D real-time tactical combat game, but it also features a great turn-based strategy component that complements the combat wonderfully.
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A remarkable game and definitely worth getting.
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Has its faults, primarily clunky interface and crude management system.
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PC GamerA very satisfying wargame, if not the end-all-beat-all game we'd hoped for. [Aug 2000, p.88]
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A solid action strategy title that fans of the genre will appreciate.
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CNET GamecenterA vivid and compelling portrayal of feudal warfare in the age of the samurai.
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A smooth blend of game styles, solid execution, and quite a bit of fun.
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Daily RadarDespite some technical flaws and a difficult user interface, Shogun will please wargamers looking for a solid title.
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And what I really appreciate is having everything spoken to me in Japanese. It does wonders for authenticity.
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It's obvious that every detail of the game was carefully considered in relation to historical fact and you'll feel as though you understand feudal Japan a little better after playing.
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The empire component, while solid, is a little bit shallow, the AI is weak in crucial areas, and the game is also buggy on some systems.
Awards & Rankings
User score distribution:
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Positive: 101 out of 133
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Mixed: 24 out of 133
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Negative: 8 out of 133
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