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Total War Series

Empire: Total War

Main Game
Real Time Strategy (RTS) Strategy Turn-based strategy (TBS) Tactical Fantasy Historical 4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate)
78
User Score
161 ratings
90
Critic Score
6 reviews
Very Positive
21,014 reviews
March 3, 2009
Released 6325 days ago
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About

Empire: Total War introduces a host of revolutionary new features, including true 3D naval combat. For the first time in the Total War series, you will be able to intuitively command single ships or vast fleets upon seascapes rich with extraordinary water and weather effects that play a huge role in your eventual glorious success or ignominious defeat. After pummelling your enemy with cannon fire, close in to grapple their ship and prepare to board, taking control of your men as they fight hand-to-hand on the decks of these wooden behemoths.

In addition, Empire: Total War will see further enhancements to the Total War series’ signature 3D battles and turn-based campaign map. Real-time battles will pose new challenges with the addition of cannon and musket, challenging players to master new formations and tactics as a result of the increasing role of gunpowder within warfare. And the Campaign Map for many, the heart of Total War introduces a variety of new and upgraded elements, including new systems for Trade, Diplomacy and Espionage with agents; a refined and streamlined UI; improved Advisors; and a vastly extended scope, taking in the riches of India, the turbulence of Europe and, for the first time, the untapped potential of the United States of America.

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Release Dates by Platform

PC (Microsoft Windows) Worldwide
Mar 3, 2009
PC (Microsoft Windows) Worldwide
Mar 4, 2009
PC (Microsoft Windows) Worldwide
Mar 5, 2009
PC (Microsoft Windows) Worldwide
Dec 25, 2009
Mac Worldwide
Jun 10, 2014
Linux Worldwide
Dec 8, 2014
Android Worldwide
Nov 21, 2024
iOS Worldwide
Nov 21, 2024

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Game Info

Developer
The Creative Assembly
Publisher
Sega, Feral Interactive
Engine
TW Engine 3
Game Modes
Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
Perspective
Bird view / Isometric
Themes
Fantasy Historical 4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate)

Languages

Text / Subtitles
English, Russian, Italian, Czech, French, German, Polish, Spanish (Spain)

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