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Empire: Total War

Empire: Total War

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Release Date: March 3, 2009

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The fifth installment in the popular strategy game series created by Creative Assembly in 2000. This new game is set in the 18th century, focusing on key events of the period, such as the American Civil War, the Industrial Revolution, and the rivalry over the Eastern trade routes. Although the core concept of the gameplay remains the same, the mechanics went through some major alterations, mainly due to the introduction of sea warfare.

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Empire: Total War is the fifth installment in the eponymous RTS series, launched back in 2000 with the release of Shogun: Total War. It was developed exclusively for PC by Creative Assembly.

Story

The game depicts the most important events of the 18th century such as the Industrial Revolution, the American Revolutionary War, or the struggle for control over the Eastern trade routes, among others. The selected events of the period occur in the campaigns created by the developers.

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Platforms:

PC Windows

PC Windows March 3, 2009

Android

Android November 21, 2024

Apple iOS

Apple iOS November 21, 2024

Developer: Creative Assembly

Publisher: Sega

Game Series

Empire: Total War
Empire: Total War
Empire: Total War

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Total War Game Series

The highly popular series of strategy games by British studio Creative Assembly. The series Total War successfully combines elements of turn-based strategy, based on resource management, as well as tactical battles fought in real time. Since 2005, the series has been under the publishing supervision of Sega. In 2010 it was decided to make a change in the naming of the series, making its main element a member of the Total War, previously being only a subtitle.

Total War Game Series

Features

Empire: Total War Game Guide
Guide

Last update: May 21, 2009

Empire: Total War Game Guide

Variety of tips for playing all kinds of battles, the game mechanics and behavior on the campaign map. Precise descriptions of the basic units and tips for all of the campaigns.

Empire: Total War Game Guide

News

Empire 2: Total War Even Better With Longer Campaign and Improved AI

Empire 2: Total War Even Better With Longer Campaign and Improved AI

Version 4.2 of the great modification Empire II, a fan project acting as an unofficial sequel to Empire: Total War, has been released.

Files and Mods

Adrian Werner

December 3, 2023

Empire 2: Total War Even Better With Longer Campaign and Improved AI
We Never Got Empire: Total War 2, But Fans Made Something Almost as Good

We Never Got Empire: Total War 2, But Fans Made Something Almost as Good

A new version of Empire II, an extensive mod for Empire: Total War designed to act as an unofficial sequel to the game, has been released.

Files and Mods

Adrian Werner

September 3, 2023

We Never Got Empire: Total War 2, But Fans Made Something Almost as Good

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System Requirements

System Requirements for Empire: Total War Video Game:

PC Windows

PC / Windows

Recommended System Requirements:
Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz, 2 GB RAM, graphic card 512 MB (GeForce 8800 or better), 15 GB HDD, Windows XP SP2/Vista.

Expansions

List of Game Expansions for Video Game:

Empire: Total War - The Warpath

Empire: Total War - The Warpath

PC

Expansion

October 5, 2009

Strategy

An official expansion for the game Empire: Total War, another installment in the well-received strategy game series by Creative Assembly. The Warpath adds a detailed map of North America and introduces five previously unavailable Native American tries: the Iroquois, Plains Nations, Pueblo, Cherokee and Huron. The tribes face their enemies in a brand new story campaign, which you can play on your own or in the multiplayer mode. The introduction of Native Americans also allowed for featuring eighteen new technology types referencing their culture, such as Spirit Medicine, Call of the Wild or Dreamwalking. Every tribe also has its own elite units and special agent units: the Shaman and the Scout.

Empire: Total War - The Warpath

Ratings

Game Ratings for Empire: Total War Video Game.

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All Reviews: Very Positive (19,492)

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The main pros of the game

  • Engaging Gameplay: Players appreciate the gunpowder line warfare mechanics, which offer a rewarding experience in strategy and tactics.
  • Vast and Immersive World: The game allows players to explore a large map with various nations and unique geopolitical challenges, enhancing the sense of empire-building.
  • Deep Economic Systems: The economic aspect is engaging, with players needing to manage resources and trade effectively to succeed.
  • Naval Warfare: The inclusion of ship-to-ship combat is highlighted as a significant and enjoyable feature.
  • Modding Potential: Many players express enjoyment in using mods, which can enhance the gameplay experience.
  • Nostalgia Factor: Despite its age, many players find joy in revisiting the game for its historical setting and mechanics.

The main cons of the game

  • AI Issues: The game's AI is frequently criticized for being broken or unresponsive, particularly during siege battles, where it often fails to act effectively.
  • Combat Mechanics: Players note that combat can feel clunky and outdated, especially in melee and siege engagements.
  • Limited Player Choice: There is a reduction in player autonomy regarding building choices in regions compared to earlier titles in the series.
  • Bugs and Crashes: The game is reported to have frequent bugs and crashes, particularly during late-game campaigns, which can corrupt save files.
  • Interface: Some players find the UI less intuitive than in newer games, making navigation and management cumbersome.

The features or elements that are missing from the game according to s

  • Improved AI: Many players wish for a more competent AI that can handle battles and sieges better.
  • Enhanced Customization Options: s desire more options for customizing battles, such as unit sizes and available funds in custom battles.
  • Broader Building Choices: There is a call for more variety in the types of buildings players can construct in different regions.
  • Accessibility of Mods: Some players express frustration with the difficulty of accessing and implementing mods, wishing for easier integration similar to other Total War titles.
  • Modern Mechanics: Players hope for a sequel (Empire 2) that incorporates modern game mechanics while retaining the core elements that made the original enjoyable.

Summary

  • Overall, while "Total War: EMPIRE ? Definitive Edition" is celebrated for its strategic depth and immersive historical experience, it is also critiqued for its AI limitations, combat mechanics, and technical issues.

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