Medieval 2: Total War (PC) Review Roundup

Last Updated
- Added review by CNET ( 29th November, 2006)

Medieval 2: Total War (PC), which was released on 13th November this year, has become popular these days. The purpose of this game is to conquer the known world as Medieval ruler. The new feature of Medieval 2 is the introduction of 2 different kind of settlements (ie.towns and castles). It is claimed to have stunning graphics, enhanced animations, realistic action onscreen and more variety of new factions, units, and imperial agents.

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CNET reviews the Medieval 2, they rated the game 8.8/10 and write:
“Medieval 2 isn’t a hard game in the technical sense, as the controls are fairly intuitive for the most part. However, it is a game that requires you to pay a lot of attention, especially to what the enemy is doing. The artificial intelligence will certainly keep you occupied on the medium difficulty setting. The AI is smart enough to probe for weaknesses in your defenses and then attack if you’re not careful, so you need to keep your guard up at all times.”

Gamespot reviews the Medieval 2, they rated the game 8.8/10 and write:
“The Good: Epic, engrossing gameplay that lets you feel as though you’re managing a medieval kingdom; impressive strategic depth that lets you play popemaker and dabble with espionage; beautiful graphics and amazing battles packed with cinematic moments; subtle, effective sound and musical effects.The Bad: Beefy system requirements required to appreciate huge battles in all their glory; multiplayer limited to battles.”

IGN reviews the Medieval 2, they rated the game 8.8/10 and write:
“For this new edition in the blood-soaked franchise we return to the dark ages, back to Medieval Europe. Only this time, we are spirited away with all the visual splendor and strategic intricacy of the Rome engine. It’s the dark ages, but not as we knew it…Instead Medieval II is primarily about going to war. Drunk on your early conquests quelling unruly local rebels, no doubt your beady eye will turn further afield, greedily settling on the rich lands of your neighbours.”

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Medieval II: Total War Coming To Steam

BELLVUE, WA (November 14, 2006) - Valve® today announced an agreement to deliver Medieval II: Total WarTM to Steam®, the leading online digital distribution platform for PC games.

Heralded on the cover of the December PC Gamer with an Editors’ Choice award, a review score of 90% and described by the magazine as “an epic strategy game that’s exquisitely big, bold and beautiful,” Medieval II: Total War advances the series with the most cinematic and realistic battles ever seen in the real time strategy genre. With over 10,000 troops now to command and hundreds of unit types, players can experience massive battles in graphically rich environments enhanced by dynamic weather effects and vastly diverse terrain. Leading armies across Europe, the Middle East, and even the Americas, players will encounter brutal real-time battles and the pure bloodlust of medieval warfare.

Steam has pioneered its broadband services to over 10 million customers with core and casual games from today’s leading publishers and developers.

“Medieval II: Total War is a highly anticipated blockbuster title from SEGA and working with Steam gives us a great digital distribution vehicle to get the game quickly and easily into the hands of hungry fans everywhere,” said Simon Jeffery, President and Chief Operating Officer, SEGA of America, Inc. “Steam has proven itself time and time again as a quality content delivery site that gamers look to for secure and reliable downloads.”

Featuring single player and multiplayer modes, Medieval II: Total War will be made available to Steam customers in North and South America on November 15, 2006 for $49.95

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