Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #8833 in Computer & Video Games
• Brand: Electronic Arts
• Released on: 2001-11-02
• Platforms: Windows 98, Windows 95

Amazon.co.uk Review
Inspired by the war epics of director Akira Kurosawa, Shogun: Total War Warlord Edition perfectly captures the chaos, conflict and beauty of ancient warfare. Shogun thrusts you into the unstable politics of 16th-century feudal Japan. You command thousands of loyal samurai and other troops against six other factions in massive battles that will determine the fate of Japan itself. You can learn the basics of the art of war by playing the included tutorial missions, hone and test your skills by loading historical battles, or enter the campaign mode and go for the ultimate goal: becoming Shogun.

Campaign play is divided into two portions--the strategic overview map where you manage your armies and provinces and the tactical combat mode where battles are fought. The strategy portion isn't too deep. There aren't many buildings or unit types to build, and the diplomatic options are limited. It merely serves to provide a frame for the battle sequences, and that's where Shogun really shines. Battles are fought on beautiful 3-D landscapes, with forests to hide in, fortifications to storm and rolling hills to climb.

Weather effects like rain and snow aren't just there for looks--they have a dramatic impact on gameplay. Wet conditions will render the match-lit guns useless and also decrease the range of archers because their bowstrings get wet. Troops get bogged down by wet gear, and high winds push arrows aside. Even the seasons affect battles, as longer or shorter days in the summer and winter determine how long you have to defeat your foe (or how long you must fend off an assault).

A simulation, this fast-paced and complex deserves thorough and accurate documentation, but you'll have to buy the separate strategy guide to get any worthwhile information. Fortunately, those with a little patience and an interest in the game should be able to figure things out, and they'll be rewarded with one of the most realistic and fun real-time war games available especially as this edition contains both expansion packs. --T Byrl Baker, Amazon.com

Manufacturer's Description
In a land divided by warfare, mastering the Art of War and uniting all of Japan under your rule is the just the beginning. When your sovereignty is threatened by invaders from afar, you must lead your samurai warriors against their greatest challenge yet - the might of Kublai Khan and his marauding Mongol Hordes. The expanded Shogun: Total War Warlord Edition includes the original game and revisits feudal Japan to once again put you in control of thousands of Japanese warriors, including the new Battlefield Ninja and fearsome Mongol Cavalry. It also includes 3 new campaigns, dozens of new scenarios, new buildings, region upgrades, new terrain types, and enhanced multi-player support.

Customer Reviews

Shogan Total War - Warlords Edition
This is fabulous game. You have to take control of an army and fight another army; now doesn't that seem fun! The battles are incredibly realistic as you have to take into account for the weather, the terrain and environment and many other variables that affect your chances of winning.
But for me, what really takes Shogan Total War into it's own league is the visuals. The scenery is stunning and as you hover 200ft above the battlefield watching each little, detailed soldier fight against his opponent your breath is surely taken.
The warlords edition was great for me as after playing the demo I knew I was going to buy Shogan Total War, but just never got around to. However The Warlords edition has both the original and additional mission packs giving me a chance to catch up on what I missed.

An absolutely top notch game!
At first I wasn't sure that this game was really for me as it was somewhat of a departure from my normal choice, but once I had attempted my first battle in the demo I was hooked! I eagerly awaited the relase of the Warlord edition and I have yet to be disappointed by anything in it.

There's no command and conquer style 'build loads of units and simply over run the enemy' here. You actually have to think about how best to employ your units to stand a chance of victory. What a novel idea :-)

I can't recommend this game highly enough... If you like strategy games, this will knock your socks off! Just buy it.

Total Warfare!!!!!
This game is simply one of the best strategy games I have ever played. Command legions of the most varied and impressive units ever to be offered in a video game. It is both historically correct as well as realistic. This is not just another C&C style carnage-fest you really do need to manage your resources to survive. The A.I is spot on. You'll be addicted to this game instantly and will play it for months on end. You'll keep coming back even after you've finished. The graphics are breath taking and the sound is atmospheric. I can't say any more apart from BUY THIS GAME!!!!!!!