Shogun: Total War

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  • Summary: Japan, 1542. The land is in turmoil. The last Shogunate has collapsed, leaving the nation divided into seven warring factions. Out of this chaos will emerge one warlord who will master the Art Of War. [Electronic Arts]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 24
  3. Negative: 0 out of 24
  1. CheckOut
    100
    One of those games that doesn't just live up to expectations, it destroys them, and sets a new standard.
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  2. Adrenaline Vault
    90
    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.
  3. Spank!
    90
    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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  4. Armchair Empire
    88
    Shogun’s strong AI, emphasis on tactics, and stunning visuals make it a very, very good RTS game.
  5. ActionTrip
    84
    Has its faults, primarily clunky interface and crude management system.
  6. CNET Gamecenter
    80
    A vivid and compelling portrayal of feudal warfare in the age of the samurai.
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  7. 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.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 13
  3. Negative: 1 out of 13
  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!… Expand
  2. 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 upThis 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.… Expand
  4. 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… Expand
  5. 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 andIt 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
  6. 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.
  7. 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 cinematica 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.… Expand
  8. 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.… Expand

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