Testseek.com have collected 63 expert reviews of the Empire: Total War and the average rating is 87%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Empire: Total War.
March 2009
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63 Reviews
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Impressive and ambitious historical scope, A huge amount of content, online and off, Both land and naval battles are fun to play and fun to watch, Addictive gameplay will keep you glued to the monitor.
An array of artificial intelligence issues, Numerous bugs and performance hitches.
This strategy sequel is incredibly deep, broad, addictive--and a bit rough around the edges. ...
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Published: 2009-03-09, Author: Kevin , review by: cnet.com
Abstract: Like diving into a murky lake from the rocky cliffs looming above, plunging into Empire: Total War is an intimidating prospect but an exhilarating experience. As with previous games in this strategy franchise, theres an overwhelming amount of content ...
Abstract: It would be easy to be just bowled over by how glorious Empire: Total War looks. Creative Assembly's signature series has always been big on spectacle, and Empire is no different. The battles are bigger and bloodier, only now you have the smoke of musk...
Abstract: There is something of a division in the subgenre of war games. There are gamers who play war games, usually real time strategy, and then there are hardcore gamers who play war games, usually playing professionally in South Korea. And then...
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Published: 2009-03-03, Author: Allen , review by: gamespy.com
Excellent changes to empire map; "Road to Revolution" campaign; more accessible; fun new factions; naval units add new strategic layer.
Naval unit movement and combat is a bit iffy; interface and information screens still a bit confusing.
The key to understanding a Total War game is realizing that its not really one game, but two. Theres a traditional real-time strategy component in which players marshal their armies and proceed to maneuver, charge, shoot and stab one another until on...
Abstract: As the name suggests, the theme of this game is ‘Empires’, and as such you get to choose from 11 of the more prominent European powers of the time, and participate in great land-grabathons that take place in the newly discovered areas of India and the ...
Amazing graphics, Massive Battles, Tons of gameplay options and replayability, Future multiplayer could be amazing,
ass then ever!" Where before the series mostly focused on Europe on this one they unleash the world, allowing you to take on the America's, India, the Middle East, and faithful Europe. After countless hours of playing the game I am beyond confident in...
Changes in the strategic realm are mostly positive, shift to 18th century done largely well, excellent visuals, good multiplayer.
AI is stupid, buggy and prone to crash, American campaign isn’t all that fun
GamePro’s local historical wartime buff Andrew enjoyed this promising, if flawed Total War title, and totes it as the best one in the series, even with its problems. ...
