Article: A Shogun 2 10th Anniversary Review

[Alwyn]

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[makanyane]

That's a great review, and some very good illustrations, thanks Alwyn!

Interesting that you picked up on the Agents issue. I know this is discussing playing the original game, but I think in all the Total War games we've played, including Shogun II, we've ended up using a mod that removes agents! They just get too annoying otherwise...

[Alwyn]

Thanks Mak and you're welcome!

Good idea about using a mod to remove agents, I might try that in my next campaign. Is there one that you recommend?

Meanwhile, people who are interested in this review may also want to look at our Shogun 2 art competition, a Japan-themed picture competition and our 10th anniversary poll.

[Lord Hirluin the Fair]

I have to say that's a great review, despite the fact that I'm not interested in Shogun 2 that much. Who knows maybe i will give it a try in the near future!

[Stath's]

That is a really interesting review, especially regarding the Realm Divide aspect and the agents. Will read it again before starting a new campaign in near future.

[Forward Observer]

I think you made a minor typo when describing the rock, paper, scissors comparison. You wrote:

It's easy to criticise the combat in Shogun 2 as a simple 'rock-paper-scissors' exercise. Bowmen beat infantry, infantry beat cavalry, cavalry beat infantry.

I think the bolded part should be instead: cavalry beat bowmen. It's not a big deal but I thought you might want to edit it. Otherwise, a nice review.

Cheers

[Alwyn]

Thanks for your kind comments!

Lord Hirluin, yes I recommend giving it a try.

Stath's, good luck with your new campaign.

Forward Observer, well spotted, thank you - I have corrected the typo.

[argenti]

I have to say that's a great review, despite the fact that I'm not interested in Shogun 2 that much. Who knows maybe i will give it a try in the near future!

Remains the best total war
Especially with the Exp

[Septentrionalis]

Thank you so much, Alwyn! I have just started the game and this answered so many questions that I have asked myself just today. And thanks Mak about the idea of using a mod to remove agent play; I may have to use one because I doubt I would enjoy the constant agent warfare.

[Alwyn]

You're welcome! Yes, Mak's idea is a good one; there are some 'no agents' mods on the Steam Workshop such as Erik's improved no agents mod and Zagre's No Agents.