Total War: EMPIRE – Definitive Edition (2009)

Developer

CREATIVE ASSEMBLY, Feral Interactive (Mac), Feral Interactive (Linux)

Publisher

SEGA, Feral Interactive (Mac), Feral Interactive (Linux)

Genres

Strategy

Rating

4.5 of 5, 37,825 player ratings

Typical playtime

about 44 hours

Where to get it

Steam

How it feels

A deliberate mix of turn-based empire management and real-time tactical battles set in the age of sail.

grand strategyhistoricaltacticalatmosphericstrategicturn-basedreal-time tacticsmilitary

What players say

Players praise the naval battles and grand strategy campaign, but say the game has persistent bugs, weak AI, and requires mods to fix issues. Many recommend Napoleon instead for better polish, while hardcore fans still appreciate the unique global scope and historical era.

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