One aspect that received a lot more attention this time around is the user interface, even if it somewhat looks the same. However, the technique for assaulting and successfully capturing a fortress is much more complicated, especially since the AI is programmed to respond realistically to your moves. In order to deal with such situations, siege weapons are needed, which include battering rams and catapults. Siege the enemy fortress using catapultsĪlthough most of the battles happen on an open map, usually featuring rivers, forests, and hills, there are times when you have to force your enemy out of his castle. Since conquest is your main purpose, the turn-based world map mode allows you to select your next action, whether it’s a diplomatic move, or a full-blown attack. Whenever you are not arranging cavalry formations, you must deal with politics, religion, and various other administrative business. Just like the previous episode, the battles are not the only gameplay aspect you must master, however. Obviously, there are a lot of changes as well, but the main differences are mostly observable in the new factions and units that are available. Medieval: Total War moves away from Asia and it centers in Europe during the medieval age, although the underlying concepts remain the same and the fans of the franchise should be at home in the game right from the first few seconds. Not only that, but you also get to control hundreds of units at the time, which make the battles that much more exciting and tactical.

Hence, unlike in StarCraft or Dune, the emphasis is put on the actual battles, with no resource gathering, troop acquiring, or anything of the sort.

The Total War series almost started its own genre, thanks to all the innovating ideas it came up with and all the other unique gameplay mechanics.

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