Total War: Shogun 2

K. Fields
2023-04-03T19:15:03-04:00
Video Games

I haven't been playing a lot of computer games recently. The time I have spent has been devoted to Total War: Shogun 2. In my experience, the Total War series has been reliably entertaining with a nice mix of strategy on the main map and tactics on the battlefield. Previously, I've played Rome: Total War, Medieval II: Total War, and Empire: Total War. I enjoyed them all but Rome: Total War was a particular favorite. From what I've read, Total War: Shogun 2 is regarded as one of the best of the series, if not the best. Although I have only played Shogun 2 a little while, it has definitely been another quality game in the series.

Set in 16th-century feudal Japan, Shogun 2 features an assortment of clans fighting for supremacy. I chose to play as the warlord leader of the Chosokabe clan. They are masters of the bow and excellent farmers. The Chosokabe start in Tosa Province on a small island, which provided some welcome early game protection. I conquered the provinces of Iyo, Sanuki, and Awa to unite the island under my rule. Later, I clashed with the Miyoshi clan. I took Awaji province from them, which was a tiny island adjacent to ours. Eventually, I sailed across to the big mainland to take their capital in Settsu. I achieved victory in the campaign, which was a short one. I will need to try a longer campaign to get a fuller experience of what Shogun 2 has to offer.

Marching to Victory