Medieval 2 Total War is one of the most famous installments of the Total War saga. In this game, turn-based strategy is mixed with real-time tactics. It was developed by Creative Assembly and published by Sega.
As in most Total War games, you control cities and provinces. You can develop their economies and their economic or military buildings. Through these choices, you will be able to focus either on increasing your treasury or on recruiting well-equipped, well-trained soldiers. These provinces let you raise medieval armies and defend your kingdom — and of course try to expand it. But beware! If the population is unhappy, you will have to fight many revolts. Not an easy job being a medieval lord!
But after all, it is not all about war! You can also take power over the rest of Europe through diplomacy, with royal marriages, or by sending religious envoys to convert a province’s population.
The map consists of Europe, North Africa and the Middle East. Games span a large portion of the Middle Ages, from 1080 to 1530.
The specificity of Total War games lies in the mix between turn-based strategic phases and real-time battle phases. Indeed, when two armies meet or during a siege, you can take control of your troops and lead them to victory!
The mods deserve a special mention: Stainless Steel and Third Age transformed the base game so thoroughly that many players spent years on them, extending the 1080-1530 timeline with new factions, units and campaigns.
Watch the official Medieval 2 Total War trailer
https://www.youtube.com/embed/8eMMVZBBT_s
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