TITLE Medieval: Total War
GENRE Strategy
PLATFORM PC
DEVELOPER Creative Assembly
US PUBLISHER Activision
UK PUBLISHER Activision
NORDIC PUBLISHER Activision
ONLINE PLAY Yes
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Official Fact Sheet:
Massive in scope, but intuitive in implementation, Medieval: Total War allows players to take control of one of twelve world powers as they attempt to rewrite history through a mixture of trade, diplomacy, resource management and wars of conquest. Featuring an incredibly powerful 3D engine, the game supports real-time 3D battles of more than 10,000 troops and more than 100 unique unit types, including knights, infantry and siege engines, in terrain as varied as deserts, forest, plains and mountains. Players will utilize authentic battle strategies and tactics as they unleash their forces against medieval castles and mighty fortresses with an arsenal of battle-field weapons including long-bows, muskets, cannons and catapults which can pound castle walls and buildings to rubble.
- 400 years of Medieval warfare – from the preaching of the first crusade in 1095 to the fall of Constantinople in 1453. Guide your kingdom’s fortunes through the early dominance of the Feudal Knights and Longbowmen to the emergence of gunpowder and the advent of Heavy Siege Cannons and Handguns.
- Spectacular battles featuring over 10000 troops in real-time 3D terrain – battle over hundreds of distinct battlefields from the lush farmlands of Western Europe to the arid deserts of Northern Africa.
- 12 playable factions – each with distinct playing styles and unique units, including: the English, German, Byzantine, French and Turkish Empires.
- Over 100 different unit types – including: Teutonic Knights, Highland Clansmen, Saracen Infantry and Bedouin Camel Warriors.
- Famous characters – including Richard the Lionheart, Joan of Arc, Saladin, William Wallace, Frederick Barbarrosa and Robin Hood.
- RPG-style character development – Kings, Generals and Heirs develop vices, virtues and abilities that reflect their actions throughout the campaign.
- Historical campaigns – Historically accurate campaigns, including: the Crusades, the 100 Years War and the Mongol Invasions.
- Breathtaking 3D Castle sieges – a vast array of siege weaponry, including: Siege Cannons, Mangonels and Ballistae can now pound castles and fortresses into the dust.
- Multiplayer & Online Games – Join the Total War community to crush your friends and make new enemies all over the world.