Summary
- Release Year: 2012
- Genres: Real Time Strategy (RTS), Strategy
- Platforms: iOS, PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Developers: The Creative Assembly
- Publishers: Sega
Total War Battles: Shogun (2012) Review
Total War Battles: Shogun is a turn-based strategy game developed by Creative Assembly and published by Sega. It was released on iOS and Android devices in 2012. The game is a spin-off of the Total War series, and is set in feudal Japan during the Sengoku period.
Players take control of one of several clans and must conquer Japan by defeating their rivals. The game features a variety of units, including samurai, ashigaru, and cavalry. Players must also manage their economy and build up their armies in order to succeed.
Total War Battles: Shogun was praised for its intuitive gameplay, beautiful graphics, and historical accuracy. It was also a commercial success, selling over 1 million copies worldwide.
Gameplay
Total War Battles: Shogun is a turn-based strategy game in which players take control of one of several clans and must conquer Japan by defeating their rivals. The game is played on a hexagonal grid, and players can move their units around the map to attack enemy units, capture settlements, and build new structures.
The game features a variety of units, including samurai, ashigaru, and cavalry. Each unit has its own strengths and weaknesses, and players must carefully consider how to use them in order to succeed. For example, samurai are powerful melee units, but they are weak against ranged attacks. Ashigaru are weaker in melee combat, but they are cheaper to produce and can be armed with a variety of weapons, including bows and guns. Cavalry are fast and can deal heavy damage, but they are vulnerable to attack from all sides.
In addition to managing their armies, players must also manage their economy and build up their settlements. Players can build a variety of structures, including farms, mines, and blacksmiths. These structures can provide resources, which can be used to produce new units and upgrade existing ones.
Graphics
Total War Battles: Shogun is a beautiful game with detailed graphics and lush landscapes. The game’s art style is inspired by traditional Japanese painting, and the game’s world is brought to life with vibrant colors and intricate textures.
The game’s units are also very well-detailed, and each unit has its own unique look. The game’s animations are also very smooth, and the game runs very well on even older devices.
Historical Accuracy
Total War Battles: Shogun is a historically accurate game that faithfully recreates the Sengoku period of Japanese history. The game’s units, buildings, and characters are all based on real-world counterparts, and the game’s campaign follows the actual events of the period.
The game’s developers worked closely with historians to ensure that the game was as accurate as possible. The game’s historical accuracy is one of its strongest selling points, and it makes the game a great way to learn about Japanese history.
Conclusion
Total War Battles: Shogun is a must-play for fans of turn-based strategy games. It’s a beautifully illustrated game with intuitive gameplay that’s perfectly suited for touchscreen platforms. The game’s historical accuracy is also a major plus, and it makes the game a great way to learn about Japanese history.
If you’re looking for a challenging and rewarding strategy game, then Total War Battles: Shogun is the perfect game for you.
Review Score
8.5/10
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