Shogun: Total War

 PC
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
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  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 playable that aren't ridiculously hard to play) But for its time, this was beyond a masterpiece!
  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 i never enjoyed the strategic battles, i just love the strategy map and moving large armies to impending doom or victory
  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 and statements.
  4. Enthasius
    Jul 9, 2002
    9
    Japanese warfare never tasted this good.
  5. Gamer
    Mar 5, 2002
    10
    One word to describe this game is...Wow!
  6. AdrianC.
    Jun 18, 2001
    10
    Supeeeeer!
  7. Alchemik
    Apr 25, 2013
    9
    It was a truly groundbreaking game and even today it has great climate and still offers some decent strategic challenge, well balanced and simply very enjoyable. I started with this one and played every Total War game since.

    Won't give it a 10, because the game isn't flawless and even for 2000 is a bit limited in strategic options (no fleets, pretty insignificant castles etc.), but I    It was a truly groundbreaking game and even today it has great climate and still offers some decent strategic challenge, well balanced and simply very enjoyable. I started with this one and played every Total War game since.

    Won't give it a 10, because the game isn't flawless and even for 2000 is a bit limited in strategic options (no fleets, pretty insignificant castles etc.), but I give it a very well-earned 9.    … Expand
  8. Bradyboy12
    Aug 1, 2013
    9
    a great real time strategy game that has huge scale battles of epic and cinematic preparations. Great to just sit back and watch the cinematic battles pal out. Also incorporates some light empire building that is solid but nothing innovational.
  9. tsakiym
    May 12, 2015
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I do not have to say anything more. But i need to write one hundred and fifty characters. i think my score can describe it............................… Expand
  10. GurmpyCoolCat
    Sep 15, 2019
    10
    This game was the first of many. This game was the first to have large scale battles. It was amazing conquering Japan, and building up territories. Top 50 games of all time.
  11. MistofIga
    Jul 8, 2018
    10
    In the year 2000 my Mum bought a home PC and so I went to a games store to look for something to play. I always had a thing for ninja and samurai and Japanese history and culture in general so when I saw this game on the shelf and how many awards it had recently won I thought I'd give it a shot.
    Let me just say, this isn't just nostalgia speaking. I loved it back then and I would still    In the year 2000 my Mum bought a home PC and so I went to a games store to look for something to play. I always had a thing for ninja and samurai and Japanese history and culture in general so when I saw this game on the shelf and how many awards it had recently won I thought I'd give it a shot.
    Let me just say, this isn't just nostalgia speaking. I loved it back then and I would still occasionally play it up until September last year when I finally bought a modern gaming PC and got the sequel. Even so, I'm sure I'll probably return to it from time to time. It has the most replay value of any video game I have ever come across.    … Expand
  12. BerceGampu
    Aug 9, 2022
    9
    The sense of gaming experience is so overload in this one. On that day this games captured my mind with atmoshpere and ambience. 9/10 easily.
  13. Bushido95
    Sep 27, 2021
    7
    Посчастливилось начать знакомства с серией именно с первой части. Япония периода Сэнгоку-Дзидай прекрасна и многие часы пройденные в игре тому доказательство, но оценивая игру в 2021 ограниченность всех механик и возможностей бросается в глаза.Посчастливилось начать знакомства с серией именно с первой части. Япония периода Сэнгоку-Дзидай прекрасна и многие часы пройденные в игре тому доказательство, но оценивая игру в 2021 ограниченность всех механик и возможностей бросается в глаза.

Awards & Rankings

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

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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
  1. ActionTrip
    84
    Has its faults, primarily clunky interface and crude management system.
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  2. 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.
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  3. Daily Radar
    75
    Despite some technical flaws and a difficult user interface, Shogun will please wargamers looking for a solid title.
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