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Total War: EMPIRE – Definitive Edition (2009)

Total War: EMPIRE – Definitive Edition cover
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

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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.

Screenshots

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