Total War redefined and downright amazing.
Shogun 2: Total War capitalizes on its improved graphics as well as a compelling, challenging and addictive single player or multi-player campaign. In the campaign the player leads as shogun in large variety of clans expanding your empire in Japan inching closer to one day conquering as emperor whether it by diplomacy, warfare or any number of ways.
One of the astounding things about Shogun 2 is the amazing fulfillment of the idea of mass warfare where its previous predecessor Napoleon had run dry. Although plagued by a number of bugs and errors since release the excitement and challenge thereby still exist noticeably in the multi-player where a redefined level of progression exists through the creation of each players very own Avatar, to which can be dressed and changed according to armor, weapons and sets of either earned through achievements and victory. On top of this an improved and more sophisticated leader board has been implemented where by victory each player can fight for the role of Shogun.
The realism behind the total war series has captivated audiences for over a decade and only moves to astound players once again as the progression of further animation in running, walking, fighting, and dying in particular immerse the player deep into the brutal feudal days of Japan. Every battle cry and every arrow fired tops even your wildest dreams after you saw The Last Samurai.
Following whole heartily with the franchise, Shogun 2 cashes in on the system of control and simplistic User interface of its predecessors. Although somewhat confusing to start the game offers a detailed tutorial as well as handicaps for the player to adjust whether they just want to watch armies clash and not worry about taxes or maintain peace.
All around, Shogun 2 astounds its fan base despite its buggy release and proves to be a reinvention of a series some saw as an empty pursuit for cash. An exciting time killer and no doubt one to cash in on sentimental value for the late night and casual gamer alike.