Shogun: Total War Critic Reviews

One of those games that doesn't just live up to expectations, it destroys them, and sets a new standard.

A rich, dynamic program full of history and accented with multiple challenges that will keep any RTS player on his or her toes.

The interface is simple despite the huge number of men at your disposal, Shogun is the next step in war-gaming, as accessible and fun as C&C but with vast scope and grand aspirations.

Allowing the kind of mass battles that we've previously only dreamed of, this epochal title gives us war and so much more.

Everything about the game smacks of good research and authenticity, down to the ability to select a Japanese voiceover with English subtitles rather than having English voices all the way through.

An extremely fun and addictive game that could appeal to any type of gamer.

Those interested in Ancient Japanese culture will also find much to like here, as the entire game is steeped from top to bottom in pure and uncompromising atmosphere.

The replay value of Shogun: Total War is immense.

Offers some of the best turn-based strategy we've seen in a long time, and adds massive, challenging real-time battles to the mix.

Oddly enough, the AI is probably the best part of the strategic game.

The game is well detailed, looks and sounds beautiful and is quite fun to play.

The thick atmosphere, the AI which uses (and forces you to use) Sun Tzu's principles, the great graphics and sound - it's an amazing work of art.

Shogun’s strong AI, emphasis on tactics, and stunning visuals make it a very, very good RTS game.

Not only is "Shogun" a challenging and engrossing 3D real-time tactical combat game, but it also features a great turn-based strategy component that complements the combat wonderfully.

A remarkable game and definitely worth getting.

Has its faults, primarily clunky interface and crude management system.

A very satisfying wargame, if not the end-all-beat-all game we'd hoped for.

A solid action strategy title that fans of the genre will appreciate.

A vivid and compelling portrayal of feudal warfare in the age of the samurai.

A smooth blend of game styles, solid execution, and quite a bit of fun.