It somehow has the least amount of unit variety and play style variety of all the total war games I have played, yet delivers the most consistently enjoyable experience. This is a prime example, of when the bones of the game was still crafted for fun, repeatable and rewarding game-play. Decisions carry weight. Combat feels gritty. You are immersed in the battle. Fall of the samurai in particular is a visual and audio pleasure to enjoy.

It might also be because I can get waifu unit cards

10/10 would shemful durrspleh again

To say the truth, I cannot call myself a real fan of Total War series (even though tried most of it), yet Shogun 2 (2011) and Rome (2004) were absolute masterpieces and intriguing strategy to play through long sessions back in the days.

Atmospheric elements in this part of game are made in most iconic way for me, from UI elements towards every canon elements of Japanese culture which you may be seen form Kurosawa cinematography.

In regard of the gameplay, it is good solid Total War with most of its known progression elements and fractional wars with its special units or possible technologies, which makes session to session more unique than it was in previous games.

For whom this game? Well, if you love turn-based strategies with solid historical and cultural content (in this case Japan) this title is more than recommended.

reVote 9/10

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