Thoughts on the Total War series? What's worth playing?
Both Romes but 1 is better, Medieval 2, Empire, Shogun 2, Attila, and Warhammer
Just start with one that has a setting you like, Attila is probably not a good starting point though because it's kind of difficult compared to the rest.
its one of my favorite series
the games are pretty much all worth playing, depending what time era you like most, some are better some are worse
>>342736480
What abut Shogun 1? Is it too dated?
They're all great
>>342736949
its still great, but the sprite units make it look very dated
>>342736140
Shogun II for beginners
Warhammer or Attila later on
Or just pick whatever era interests you the most
all of them, they're pretty much all the same since rome 1
I bought Warhammer in the sale because it doesn't look like it had the same launch problems that Rome 2 had. Was I right?
Rome 1s a classic and a great starting point that i started at and I'd recommend you to do the same, great mods too
Never got into medieval 2, always preferred Rome, but I guess it's equally good
Don't bother with empire or napoopan, empires a broken mess and napoopan is a fixed empire with no scope
Shogun 2s mediocre and a pass, terrible melee battles ruin it
Fall of the Samurai is a masterpiece and is the best gunpowder total war
Rome 2s shit even after being fixed, just play Attila
Attila is basically a fixed Rome 2, is recommend it
Warhammer is very dumbed down with little content, but has excellent battles, only buy if you're super into Warhammer
>>342737441
At least to me, it has been the most stable release since Rome 1.
>>342737441
I haven't encountered any bugs yet, aside from magic having odd scaling when you fuck with unit sizes.
Great game. Can't fucking wait for the new races.
>>342738521
Also, pic related.
>>342737441
Very stable, and if you turn the graphics down it runs on a potato.
I recommend Rome 1 , medieval 2, shogun 2, and Warhammer
>>342736140
>What's worth playing?
Everything from Rome 1 and upwards. Yes, everything!
>>342736140
Shogun 1 and Medieval 1 are really good but overlooked because of "muh graphics". The strategy map, which is like a risk style map, is much deeper than the other games. The AI is also better at giving you a challenge. It's hilarious saying that but it's true, in Medieval 1 things would happen like AI factions engaging in conspiracy and teaming up on me to take my land, heirs escaping from factions and later leading revolts, catholic bandits waging war against me because I was excommunicated, etc. that never happened in any total war game following that.
Rome 1, Medieval 2, are pretty good. The strategy map is inferior and not as deep, but that's alright because the battles are more interesting and look better. The battles really are significantly improved, very fun to play, if you want to feel like a general enter here. The AI on the strategy map is really, really stupid, but the battle AI is alright.
So if you want deep empire building thematic gameplay play >>Shogun/Medieval 1, if the battles appeal to you more play >> Rome 1/Medieval 2.
After Medieval 2 the series clearly went to shit. I've only played Empire and Warhammer, but I've seen a lot of the other ones and they suck.
Why is pic related the best province? lads
>>342736140
Rome 1, Medieval 2 for mods alone and Shogun 2. Empire and Napoleon are hamstrung, Rome 2 sucks, Attila is okay with the improved AI and Warhammer just doesn't have much right now although I think the battles are more fun.
You should buy Rome 1 or Medieval 2, since they're the cheapest and the best.
If you like them and want more just go through the later games and pick what time periods/settings/gimmicks that you want.
Honestly just get one of the gateway titles that i mentioned above and test the waters, because the total war games are pretty unique, so if you like them you have pretty much nowhere else to go for the mix of rts/grand strategy, so you'll just get the other titles.
