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while this is an excellent strategy game, i found the tactical side to be lacking. it is lengthy, drawn out and, from my experience, impossible to complete. i managed to control all but one province and just as i invaded that one province there were no fewer than a dozen rebellions. it's just annoying

In terms of playability, graphics and realism there is simply nothing to touch MTW.

The game in general is magnificent, the overview and design of the "world", including troop building and movement and the construction in individual provinces may not be revolutionary but they are solid with no major flaws, but its in the other areas where the game excels.

With so many different nations and factions to play, each with unique units and buildings, as well as religion (Christian, Orthodox and Islam) the game has great lastability as each faction has its own dificulties to overcome from its starting position.

However, where Total War really comes into its own are the battles. These are fantastic, super graphics and often on a huge scale, especially if 3 or 4 factions are fighting the same battle. There's nothing more satisfying than sending your cavalry round mopping up the enemy as they rout. Whats great as well is depending on your nation, you can hear your soldiers shouting in different languages as they fight!

Check out Total War: Rome thats coming out soon as it will be a whole new level to this already superb series.