“Whether you attack or defend, you run. If you can't run, the battle is already lost."
(c) "Seven Samurai", dir. Akira Kurosawa.

I have played (almost) all parts of Total War, this series of games is rightfully considered one of my favorites, but, of course, there must always be a diamond in the rough among the mountains of gold. And this, in my opinion, is the Second Shogun.

Total War: Shogun 2 truly is a (nearly) perfect entry in the series from Creative Assembly. But! It is important to understand that if you have NOT played Total War before, then, of course, it is better to start with the basics, like the first Rome or the Middle Ages II, as I did many years ago. But after familiarizing yourself with the dead parts, you should immediately move on to Shogun.

The time period in Japan, which in history is called “Sengoku,” is done very beautifully, aesthetically, and laconically. Looking at this, I just want to write haiku, a drop of sake and make seppuku.

Diplomacy is interesting, at high difficulty levels, even rather unexpected. There are clans on the map with whose participation you conduct a “dialogue”, but do not forget about the Shogun (note - the main character), who, when he senses danger, unleashes his faithful samurai dogs on you. You need to think through every step (of course, I’m talking about high levels of complexity again).

Technology is generally one of my favorite topics in the game. Not just “hero statue, effect - 5 to experience.” Namely, everything is spelled out, each technology is special in its own way, with its own quote, here “The Way of the Sword”, there “The Way of the Bow”, here “Defense Strategy”, there “Strategy of Defense”, etc.

There are also disadvantages, but they are different for everyone, so my advice is to take the second Shogun and have fun! Arigato!

“Whether you attack or defend, you run. If you can't run, the battle is already lost." (c) "Seven Samurai", dir. Akira Kurosawa. I have played (almost) all parts of Total War, this series of games is rightfully considered one of my favorites, but, of course, there must always be a diamond in the rough among the mountains of gold. And this, in my opinion, is the Second Shogun. Total War: Shogun 2 truly is a (nearly) perfect entry in the series from Creative Assembly. But! It is important to understand that if you have NOT played Total War before, then, of course, it is better to start with the basics, like the first Rome or the Middle Ages II, as I did many years ago. But after familiarizing yourself with the dead parts, you should immediately move on to Shogun. The time period in Japan, which in history is called “Sengoku,” is done very beautifully, aesthetically, and laconically. Looking at this, I just want to write haiku, a drop of sake and make seppuku. Diplomacy is interesting, at high difficulty levels, even rather unexpected. There are clans on the map with whose participation you conduct a “dialogue”, but do not forget about the Shogun (note - the main character), who, when he senses danger, unleashes his faithful samurai dogs on you. You need to think through every step (of course, I’m talking about high levels of complexity again). Technology is generally one of my favorite topics in the game. Not just “hero statue, effect - 5 to experience.” Namely, everything is spelled out, each technology is special in its own way, with its own quote, here “The Way of the Sword”, there “The Way of the Bow”, here “Defense Strategy”, there “Strategy of Defense”, etc. There are also disadvantages, but they are different for everyone, so my advice is to take the second Shogun and have fun! Arigato!