Medieval: Total War
- August 21, 2002 00:00 AM PST
Is Warcraft III too low-scale for you? Then get behind the helm of an entire army in Medieval: Total War.
Shogun: Total War was vastly heralded as one of the greats of recent strategy games, and Medieval: Total War hopes to do it one better. Instead of the art of Asian warfare, this time you�ll have to learn the ins and outs of down and dirty Medieval tactics, including open-field warfare and castle sieges. You�ll be given large armies of spearmen, knights, archers, and more, and you�ll lead them into battles on a huge scale�as many as 10,000 troops can be in a battle at once. To be successful, you�ll have to master tactics like ambushes, flanking maneuvers, feints, and formations; using everything at your disposal to win will be essential for victory.The preview version showed slightly skittery graphics, but the battle system seemed tight and easy to learn. You�ll give orders to units and attack enemies with mere clicks of your mouse, and a deep system of hotkeys will further improve your efficiency. Hardcore wargamers should keep their eyes on Medieval: Total War.
