Shogun: Total War

 PC
Metascore
84

Generally favorable reviews - based on 24 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 24
  3. Negative: 0 out of 24
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  1. All Game Guide
    70
    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.
  2. Happy Puppy
    70
    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

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#31 Best PC Game of 2000
32
#32 Most Discussed PC Game of 2000
41
#41 Most Shared PC Game of 2000

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User Score
8.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 133 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 101 out of 133
  2. Mixed: 24 out of 133
  3. Negative: 8 out of 133
  1. DrCola
    Dec 1, 2011
    10
    Wow, just wow, this game is REALLY good. Of course its lacking some of the features of later total war games (such as battles being playableWow, just wow, this game is REALLY good. Of course its lacking some of the features of later total war games (such as battles being playable that aren't ridiculously hard to play) But for its time, this was beyond a masterpiece!… Full Review »
  2. BlackAcidDragon
    Oct 8, 2010
    10
    love it. just rebought it from online game vendor. best £8 i ever spent to get the gold edition. not greatly graphical but ilove it. just rebought it from online game vendor. best £8 i ever spent to get the gold edition. not greatly graphical but i never enjoyed the strategic battles, i just love the strategy map and moving large armies to impending doom or victory… Full Review »
  3. EptaEpt
    Sep 13, 2022
    1
    Sorry, but positive feedback is not available in your region. At least until your leadership changes the two-faced policy in their actions andSorry, but positive feedback is not available in your region. At least until your leadership changes the two-faced policy in their actions and statements.… Full Review »
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