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Total War: Pharaoh

Total War: Pharaoh

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Release Date: October 11, 2023

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Total War: Pharaoh is a historical strategy game set in the ancient Egypt. The gameplay is divided into two layers - turn-based nation management on a strategic map and real-time battles featuring thousands of units.

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Total War: Pharaoh is a historical strategy game and a new installment in a popular series. It was developed by Creative Assembly, the same studio as the rest of the franchise.

Plot

The game is set in the ancient Egypt. The story begins with the death of the Pharaoh, Egyptians, Canaanites and Hittites expecting a new leader. Though there are many candidates, only one can come out on top.

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Total War: Pharaoh
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Total War: Pharaoh

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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.

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Total War: Pharaoh Dynasties - Lethality Explained and Can You Disable It

Total War: Pharaoh Dynasties - Lethality Explained and Can You Disable It

If you would like to know more about lethality system in Total War: Pharaoh Dynasties, you've come to the right place. Here you will learn all you need to know.

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Aleksander Kartasinski

July 26, 2024

Total War: Pharaoh Dynasties - Lethality Explained and Can You Disable It
Total War: Pharaoh Campaign Is Going to Change Beyond Recognition in Major Dynasties Update

Total War: Pharaoh Campaign Is Going to Change Beyond Recognition in Major Dynasties Update

The Dynasties update for Total War: Pharaoh will transform the game's campaign, introducing a dynasty, a handful of minor innovations, and quite a few changes.

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Jacob Blazewicz

July 12, 2024

Total War: Pharaoh Campaign Is Going to Change Beyond Recognition in Major Dynasties Update
Last Total War: Pharaoh Major Update Finally With Release Date. Dynasties Enriches Strategy With New Factions, Regions, Cultures, and Mechanics

Last Total War: Pharaoh Major Update Finally With Release Date. Dynasties Enriches Strategy With New Factions, Regions, Cultures, and Mechanics

We already know when the Dynasties update for Total War: Pharaoh will be released. The developers presented an atmospheric trailer and reminded us what the update will introduce.

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Maciej Gaffke

July 10, 2024

Last Total War: Pharaoh Major Update Finally With Release Date. Dynasties Enriches Strategy With New Factions, Regions, Cultures, and Mechanics
Total War: Pharaoh Update Surprises Players with Numerous Small Factions

Total War: Pharaoh Update Surprises Players with Numerous Small Factions

A major update to Total War: Pharaoh will add quite a few small factions and a handful of new civilizations.

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Jacob Blazewicz

May 31, 2024

Total War: Pharaoh Update Surprises Players with Numerous Small Factions
Total War: Pharaoh Players Praise Devs for New, Nearly Double-Sized Map

Total War: Pharaoh Players Praise Devs for New, Nearly Double-Sized Map

Fans of Total War: Pharaoh are pleased with how the game's map will be expanded in a free update.

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Jacob Blazewicz

May 11, 2024

Total War: Pharaoh Players Praise Devs for New, Nearly Double-Sized Map
Free Update Instead of Paid DLC. Total War Pharaoh: High Tide is Coming

Free Update Instead of Paid DLC. Total War Pharaoh: High Tide is Coming

High Tide, a major free update to the Total War: Pharaoh strategy, has been announced. With it, Creative Assembly studio wants to regain the trust of fans.

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Zuzanna Domeradzka

January 17, 2024

Free Update Instead of Paid DLC. Total War Pharaoh: High Tide is Coming
Total War Devs Apologize; Pharaoh Almost 50% Off as Sign of Goodwill

Total War Devs Apologize; Pharaoh Almost 50% Off as Sign of Goodwill

Creative Assembly has apologized to Total War: Pharaoh and Total War: Warhammer 3 players for its recent actions. The developers announced big changes - including a price cut for TW: Pharaoh and refunds for those who purchased the game earlier.

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Hubert Sledziewski

December 14, 2023

Total War Devs Apologize; Pharaoh Almost 50% Off as Sign of Goodwill
Creative Assembly, Makers of Total War, Will Return to Games They Know Best

Creative Assembly, Makers of Total War, Will Return to Games They Know Best

Following the cancellation of Hyenas, Creative Assembly will be delegated to work on projects in the RTS genre, the games for which the studio is best known.

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Kamil Kleszyk

November 29, 2023

Creative Assembly, Makers of Total War, Will Return to Games They Know Best
Classic Total War Attracts Players With Low Price; Pharaoh Loses Popularity

Classic Total War Attracts Players With Low Price; Pharaoh Loses Popularity

Total War: Pharaoh is the only part of the series not discounted in the Autums sale on Steam, but the game was already attracting fewer players than Shogun 2 and Three Kingdoms, among others, before it began.

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Jacob Blazewicz

November 27, 2023

Classic Total War Attracts Players With Low Price; Pharaoh Loses Popularity
Total War: Warhammer 3 Devs Are Done With Unconstructive Criticism; Apologized for Recent Statement

Total War: Warhammer 3 Devs Are Done With Unconstructive Criticism; Apologized for Recent Statement

Creative Assembly, the studio responsible for the Total War series, has issued an unfortunate statement regarding the moderation of the Steam forum of their recent Warhammer game. This is in response to comments from players who, according to the developers, are „sowing confusion.”.

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Michal Harat

October 30, 2023

Total War: Warhammer 3 Devs Are Done With Unconstructive Criticism; Apologized for Recent Statement

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System Requirements

System Requirements for Total War: Pharaoh Video Game:

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Minimum System Requirements:
Intel Core i3-2100 3.1 GHz / AMD FX-4300 3.8 GHz, 6 GB RAM, graphic card 2 GB GeForce GTX 660 / Radeon R9 270 or better, 50 GB HDD, Windows 10 64-bit.

Recommended System Requirements:
Intel Core i5-6600 3.3 GHz / AMD Ryzen 5 2600X 3.6 GHz, 8 GB RAM, graphic card 6 GB GeForce GTX 1660 Ti / 8 GB Radeon RX 480 or better, 50 GB HDD, Windows 10 64-bit.

Ratings

Game Ratings for Total War: Pharaoh Video Game.

7.6

OpenCritic Rating

Game is Recomended by 63% of Critics. There are 38 Critic Reviews.

OpenCritic

Eurogamer: 3 / 5 by Tom Senior

Dull warfare mars a fascinating battle for supremacy during the late Bronze Age collapse.

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Wccftech: 9 / 10 by Chris Wray

Total War: Pharaoh is a successful return to pure history for the series. While some may not like aspects, such as a limited unit variety and a map that can feel a little narrow in areas, the gameplay is enhanced across the board thanks to a variety of features, increased tactical options in combat, and more.

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TheGamer: 4 / 5 by Harry Alston

Overall, despite its shortcomings with performance and AI pathing, Total War: Pharaoh has been one of the most enjoyable Total War games I’ve played for quite some time. Its refined focus on a smaller period of history has allowed for experimentation elsewhere, with dynamic weather and terrain, resource generation on the campaign map, and a wave-based invasion system with the Sea Peoples that constantly keeps you guessing. I hope that some of these mechanics can be taken and expanded on for future, main series releases for Total War.

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STEAM Score

All Reviews: Mixed (3,338)

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Reviews Summary generated by AI

The main pros of the game

  • Aesthetic and Immersion: Many players praised the game's graphics and the immersive depiction of ancient Egypt, including well-designed cities and a vibrant campaign map that feels alive.
  • Campaign Features: The introduction of unique campaign features like outposts and a more complex resource economy (four resources) were appreciated, as they add depth to diplomacy and trade.
  • Battle Mechanics: Advanced weather features and terrain effects (like mud) were highlighted as positive additions that enhance the combat experience. Players also enjoyed the fast-paced nature of battles.
  • Dynasties Update: The update improved the game significantly, adding more content and addressing some of the earlier criticisms, making it more enjoyable for those who returned to the game after its release.

The main cons of the game

  • Technical Issues: Many s reported bugs, including game crashes and save file corruption, particularly related to court and heritage mechanics.
  • Micromanagement and Complexity: Some players found the level of detail and micromanagement overwhelming and not -friendly, detracting from the enjoyment of the game.
  • Lack of Naval Warfare: The absence of naval battles was noted as a significant downside, especially given the historical context of the game.
  • AI Imbalance: Players criticized the AI for having inflated bonuses, making it frustrating to compete, particularly against the Sea Peoples, who were seen as overpowered.

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

  • Naval Warfare: Many players expressed disappointment over the lack of naval combat, which they felt was a missed opportunity given the historical setting.
  • Unique Faction Mechanics: Some reviews indicated that the game felt shallow due to a lack of distinct mechanics between factions, leading to repetitive gameplay.
  • Balanced Gameplay: s hoped for better balancing in of gameplay mechanics, particularly concerning the power dynamics between factions and the AI's capabilities.
  • -Friendly Design: Suggestions were made for improving the design of mechanics to make them more accessible and less cumbersome for players.

Summary

  • Overall, while Total War: PHARAOH has strong aesthetic and gameplay elements, it faces criticism regarding technical issues, complexity, and a perceived lack of depth in gameplay mechanics. The Dynasties update has been a positive turning point for many players, but there are still areas where s feel improvements could be made.

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