Empire: Total War
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Description
Dominate the 18th century on land and sea. Command the seas, control the land, forge a new nation, and conquer the globe. Empire: Total War takes the Total War franchise to the eighteenth century Age of Enlightenment — a time of political upheaval, military advancements, and radical thought, captured in stunning detail in Empire: Total War.
Empire: Total War introduces a host of revolutionary new features, including true 3D naval combat. For the first time in the Total War series, you will be able to intuitively command single ships or vast fleets upon seascapes rich with extraordinary water and weather effects that play a huge role in your eventual glorious success or ignominious defeat. After pummelling your enemy with cannon fire, close in to grapple their ship and prepare to board, taking control of your men as they fight hand-to-hand on the decks of these wooden behemoths.
In addition, Empire: Total War will see further enhancements to the Total War series’ signature 3D battles and turn-based campaign map. Real-time battles will pose new challenges with the addition of cannon and musket, challenging players to master new formations and tactics as a result of the increasing role of gunpowder within warfare. And the Campaign Map — for many, the heart of Total War — introduces a variety of new and upgraded elements, including new systems for Trade, Diplomacy and Espionage with agents; a refined and streamlined UI; improved Advisors; and a vastly extended scope, taking in the riches of India, the turbulence of Europe and, for the first time, the untapped potential of the United States of America.
- Take command on the high seas. New real-time 3D naval warfare takes Total War's unparalleled battle action to the high seas, with players commanding single ships or vast fleets.
- Become a founding father. Starting in 1700 — The era of warfare across oceans, revolution and the founding of the United States.
- All new graphics engine and technology features staggering real-time seascapes, new advanced landscape and flora systems, and dynamic weather.
Customer reviews
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PEN OR MUSKET?
shade1811 | Oct. 22, 2011 | See all shade1811's reviews »Pen is mightier than sword? poof!. I say " Musket is mightier than sword". Want a proof? Then try Empire Total War and tell me.......
PS: They still take time to reload!
80
Good game
vigotski | Sept. 5, 2011 | See all vigotski's reviews »Empire is not the best in the series; neither the worst. It fails in some points, but is really fortunate in other, like the sea battles. The historical period is very interesting, with so many different stuff happening at the same time. You should buy this one, the battles are very fun to play and the generals are very charismatic. The campaign is formidable, to conquer the entire world, even in videogames, is always very nice!
95
Age of Enlightenment
faraany3k | Aug. 27, 2011 | See all faraany3k's reviews »Empire: Total War is still a great TW title. But it differs from the previous titles in many different ways. Firstly the game is set in 1700 century, and with the introduction of gun powder, face of battle has changed forever. In 3D RTS battles the action is more brutal now with the range of new unit like cannon and musket. With there range strength the battle strategies that we are familiar in the previous titles have completely been changed. Use of cover and better terrain awareness is now in consideration here. Turn Based elements have also been tweaked and expanded to include more deeper concepts like Diplomacy and Espionage and Trade.
Another great enhancement over the previous titles is the inclusion of Naval Warfare. You are no longer limited to land battles. Now we can wage war in seas in beautifully rendered 3D graphics. Ships like rest of the game are superbly detailed. Water is also beautifuly rendered and enhances the graphical quality of the series even further. Empires is a huge improvement over the previous TW games. There is enough new content and innovation that makes this the best game in the series. An instant buy.
97
Perhaps the best Total War game to date. Including Shogun 2.
mevidek | Aug. 19, 2011 | See all mevidek's reviews »Vastly improved graphics than Medieval 2, more depth (even if a little unneeded), new epic, realistic and fun naval battles and more initiative to play over and over again (including a storyline of the War for Independence in USA) make Empire: Total War not only one of the greatest Total War games, not only Strategy game, but one of the Greatest games ever!
86
One of the best
hotmando1 | June 28, 2011 | See all hotmando1's reviews »Empire:total war is one of the most played games on steam and anyone can tell why. The animations are amazing. Graphics are beyond just plain good. Line battles are by far one of the most fun i've had. Siege battles are a bit of a letdown since the ai wastes time surrounding you. The sea battles are where the game really stands out. The ships really represent damage as the hull, bridge,etc falls or breaks down. Sometimes your ship will even catch on fire. The variety of ships in the game is also amazing! Numerous mods make the game even better. Although community-created, they make the game beyond just good. The grand campaign is a fun experience but consumes a lot of time. However, it is easy to learn and play unlike previous titles such as Medieval2. Empire:Total War, a good buy for the buck.