The most suprising Total War clone. . .
There are multiple issues though like the graphics not the best and the soldiers look strange in melee combat.
the game beats Total War in one thing Battle at sea where Total War allowed you to have a fleet you could never command them one the map in this you get to command them extensively there are 3 ships a Schooner,Frigate and my favourite the ship of the line.
There could be more Empires to play as there is Great Britain,France,Prussia(Germany),Austria and Russia but in campaign you face over empires like Turkey and several overs.
There are a nice selection of soldiers from Soldiers,Cavalry and Artillary there are major flaws with artillary for example in quick game if you have artillary you command them seperatly and sometimes your gauge showing the amount of soldiers left goes down to half and they can kill your own soldiers.
A very good game may not appeal to die hard Total War fans but may appeal to newbies the game is like a trainer for the Total War series.