Total War: Shogun 2

About this game:

It is the middle of the 16th century in Medieval Japan. The country, once ruled by a unified government, is now split into many warring clans. The player takes on the role of one Daimyo - the clan leader - and will use military engagements, economics and diplomacy to achieve the ultimate goal: re-unite Japan under his supreme command and become the new Shogun – the undisputed ruler of Japan. Set during the golden age of Samurai warfare, Shogun 2 brings to life the most turbulent period of Japanese history.

Features Total War: Shogun 2

• Pre-Battle speeches with Generals inspiring their men before engaging.Made famous in Rome Total War and much requested since, the generals pre-battle speeches have returned! Daimyos and Generals alike will seek to inspire their men on the battlefield with over 100,000 possible speeches that could be delivered.

• Five stage castle sieges, breaking the outer walls of the toughest castle is only the start.Multiple types of castles, across a variety of terrain that can be upgraded across five different levels of fortification make castles elaborate death traps.

• Multiple options, paths and objectives within a siege allow for truly diverse siege mechanics and siege play.

• Much improved terrain and environments, mountains in battle and new environments.Shogun 2s terrain system is brand new to deal with the Japanese landscape and the radically different topography it presents the player. From savage mountain ranges to gentle landscapes and cherry blossom trees, the new system generates battlefields that feel and play totally unique.

• The four seasons on the battlefield. Autumn leaves to summer sun.Beyond simple snow and rain, the season system now affects the battlefield conditions as a whole and has an impact on the troops within it. This adds the staggering beauty of Japanese landscapes and the tactical depth of seasonal warfare.

• Morale boosting buildings, capturing temples on the battlefield offers reward.For the first time, battlefields will feature structures that will influence the men as they fight. Protect or capture shrines or temples, or indeed burn those of your enemy, to dictate the morale of troops on the battlefield.

• All new historical land battles, drawn from the period.Famous battles such as Sekigahara will be included for the player to test their mettle against history’s greatest tactical challenges and feudal Japans greatest adversaries.

• Coastal battles; fight naval engagements of the coast of Japan navigating islands and land.For the first time ever Shogun 2 Total War combines land and sea battles. Navigate the island coast of Japan, using the coast, mist and the elements against your enemy.

• Unique ‘Hero’ units. Single men on the battlefield able to carve through the enemy.At the height of martial prowess and technology are the hero units. A single hero surrounded by a handful of their disciples can take on large numbers of enemy troops and will seek to find enemy heroes and duel them to the death for the honour of their lord and their clan.