As a warlord in the darkest era of history to fight in the 16th Century against nine rival clans for dominance in Japan - while it is important to provide strategic and sophisticated tactics. But only with weapons will not get you far: To be successful the opponents to stay one step ahead, also a prosperous economy and a functioning research is needed.
helps "Total War" mode on the introduction of newcomers immensely. He shows the players in small sequences, the most important game principles and characteristics of the control. In addition, the tutorial brings newcomers the art of diplomacy and economy - are also important elements in "Shogun 2. Even advanced players will be here to learn the odd trick.
Gameplay
The game is played "Shogun 2" in an open and turn-based 3D card. At the beginning the player has a village, what we need to first develop and secure. If this is done, the first troops trained and sent spies into the country. Research, business and diplomacy run from turn based. The activities, such as the increasing of troops, or the research is presented to the player with a number on the tag. This indicates how many rounds are still needed to complete the task. Once the player has a well developed village and the first explorations of the area behind it, the focus is also on the formation of its own troops. But this has to be careful: too many troops are trained, this can quickly lead to bankruptcy. For not only the training costs resources, but must be paid for their maintenance. issued - Therefore, the greater the army, the more need for this - in each round. This in turn has an impact on the economy. Neglected the economic component of the players to get enough resources for a large army, there may be riots in the disaffected population. So here is a good ratio between force levels, private income of the villages and trade is important.
Map
The world of "Shogun 2 " is turning an open and freely accessible, 3D map, which zoomed in liquid, and tilt it. Every detail can be viewed from any angle. For a realistic feel and variable also ensures the constant change of season, which in turn has a direct impact on the game.
Diplomacy
To talk alone with their own villages, large armies and the population is extremely difficult to keep them happy and not to create places. This can create the diplomatic situation. For example, trade relations with other clans to be closed, which is regularly in the cash resources and therefore its own people will be relieved.
But not only the economy but also the army, the player can indirectly strengthen by forming alliances. His allies can then request to join a fight or simply use only the territory of the Allies to the opponent to fall in the back. In total, there are many strategic and economic opportunities that can use each player different.
The fight
In addition to the strategic moves on the 3D map of course, the fights, the second main feature of the Total War series are. And here is Creative Assembly not to splash out and once again offers great and interesting battles. First, the player must decide whether he can fight the battle the AI or take over the conduct of war itself. Inexperienced players should just let unsubscribe at large armies to battle the computer initially. Because the fights take an epic scale, and are sometimes very confusing, when many troops are also in the fight. Later, the player can direct the battle itself, which provides additional strategic opportunities. The battlefield is zoomable and rotatable, so that the overview is ensured. If possible, always take a General in the battle, which strengthens the morale of the troops. Otherwise it could happen that some troops flee during the battle and thus are not available. This can easily result from a superior force defeated. To take fortresses, it is sometimes imperative to lay siege to the enemy and thus decimate the troops. After successful battles, the unified experience. The more experience a unit has, the more improvements can be donated this unit. Moreover, the use of special forces to have advantages over the opponent, be considered.
Special Forces
"Shogun 2" offers the player many different units, be they marine, foot and horse troops, heavy equipment and special forces. Special units can be as ninjas. These small groups, the games sabotage enemy buildings and troops to resolve and resistance to weaken the enemy. Next Ninjas have the ability to open doors of enemy strongholds, making it easier to turn our own troops to take opposing positions. In addition to the ninja way, there is still plenty of other forces, such as monks.
Online Game
The multiplayer part of "Shogun 2 " second to none and offers different ways to play and so many hours of play. Spezielkampagnen addition, it is possible in two-player co-op mode against computer controlled opponents or fight with or against up to seven human players to fight to get rewards.
Rewards:
"Shogun 2" also comes with a bonus system so that can be influenced by the player. By winning you get not only troops but also other bonus bonuses, which can be divided into four areas. These four areas are:
* leadership
By their own leadership, the General motivate his troops any longer and thus prevents the escape more quickly during a battle.
* Accuracy
Who is on accuracy, not only increases the range of own archers are on fire but also the possibility that the arrows.
* The areas of physical strength and battle: It makes sense to strengthen both parallel to give to the troops in combat are massive.
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