CA has lost it. What made their games special. I wanna enjoy this, badly. But the battles are so... cartoony and goofy. Shogun 2 is the ultimate version of Total War. Historically accurate, fun gritty battles, none of the settlement nonsense of modern total war.
Total War: PHARAOH
- Release Date:
- Oct 11, 2023
- Developer:
- CREATIVE ASSEMBLY
- Publisher:
- SEGA
- Platforms:
- Windows Mac
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About This Game
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Wage total war across the ancient world from the Aegean to Mesopotamia in this free addition to Total War: PHARAOH.
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REVIEWS

"Historical Total War is back, baby"
8/10 - IGN
"Total War: Pharaoh is a success"
8/10 - PC Gamer
"Total War: PHARAOH is a smashing success"
9/10 - But Why Tho
About the Game


In Total War: PHARAOH immerse yourself in ancient Egypt at the zenith of its power and experience the dramatic events that threaten its destruction. With dynamic real-time battles and incredible turn-based empire management, will you rise to become Egypt’s last great Pharaoh, or a conquering Great King of the Hittites? Or will you take command of the Sea Peoples’ bloodthirsty hordes and drive the Bronze Age Collapse?
With the Bronze Age Collapse looming and the dark sails of the Sea Peoples filling the horizon the people of Egypt cry out for a new leader. Many desire the power of the throne, but the path to becoming Pharaoh is a perilous one. Unearth a breathtakingly vibrant recreation of the Bronze Age Collapse as you battle societal disarray, face natural disasters and fight to protect your people against waves of invaders.

Enemy armies aren’t the only challenges to overcome on the battlefield. Lead your soldiers through sudden and dramatic shifts in weather, such as torrential rain and sandstorms, and witness the tides of battle turn as it directly impacts the surrounding terrain. Beware the threat of fire too, as battles can become engulfed in flames, striking and spreading across the battlefield as it burns forests and damages the foundations of enemy settlements.

Prove your legitimacy to become Pharaoh, Great King of the Hittites, or command the invasion of the Sea Peoples, and expand your growing empire on a campaign map that spans the rich cultural hubs of Egypt, Canaan and Anatolia. With a choice of ten Faction Leaders, step into their unique playstyles and take charge of diverse unit rosters. Whether you’re charming the courts as a peerless diplomat, charging into battle as an unwavering commander or causing chaos as a fearless warlord, become a leader that history will remember.

On your journey to becoming Pharaoh, uncover a beautifully lush and vibrant recreation of ancient Egypt at the height of its power. From the fertile banks of the river Nile to the windswept, arid deserts of the Sinai Peninsula and the mountainous crags of ancient Anatolia, this magnificent visual reimagining brings the beauty and brutality of Egypt’s most tumultuous era to life.

With a brand-new Campaign Customisation feature, no two campaigns will ever feel the same. Determine how you play with an extended range of campaign customisation options, such as random starting positions for all factions, detailed resource settings, the ability to toy with natural disasters and much more. With an abundance of options, stack the odds against yourself for an added challenge or become an unmatched power to breeze your way to victory.
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User Reviews
Oh, my goodness. I did not realize that Pharaoh: Dynasties had it's own page for reviews. My bad!
This game doesn't run well, even after I turned all the graphics down. Disrespecting my time trying to make this work. I'll probably put it down for a few months circle back around see if it has been fixed. I'd just finished up reading the Against all Gods trilogy was keen to play me some Bronze Age collapse
The game constantly crashes. it would be good if they fix this issue that's been there since launch.
THIS IS JUST NOT FUN. NOT A BAD ERA JUST THE GAME IS NOT FUN.
Interesting game, especially the period in history in which it takes place. But I could hardly recommend it to anyone, unless they are at least a little passionate about ancient/universal history. I don't know what else I could add here, but clearly about this specific game release of CA,something is unfortunately and undoubtedly ... lacking. :/ Is not a wonder why, a lot of players gave it a negative review.
amazing game
The Campaign is lot more face-paced. seems like there's less to keep track of than previous other Total Wars. less time spent per turn i guess.
System Requirements
Minimum
- OS: Windows 10 64-Bit
- Processor: Intel i3-2100 / AMD FX-4300
- Memory: 6 GB RAM
- Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 660 / AMD R9 270
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 50 GB available space
Recommended
- OS: Windows 10 64-Bit
- Processor: Intel i5-6600/Ryzen 5 2600X
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660 Ti / AMD RX 480
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 50 GB available space
FAQ
How much does Total War: PHARAOH cost?
Total War: PHARAOH costs $9.99. Currently 75% off!
What are the system requirements for Total War: PHARAOH?
Minimum: Minimum: OS: Windows 10 64-Bit Processor: Intel i3-2100 / AMD FX-4300 Memory: 6 GB RAM Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 660 / AMD R9 270 DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 50 GB available space Recommended: Recommended: OS: Windows 10 64-Bit Processor: Intel i5-6600/Ryzen 5 2600X Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660 Ti / AMD RX 480 DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 50 GB available space
What platforms is Total War: PHARAOH available on?
Total War: PHARAOH is available on Windows PC, macOS.
Is Total War: PHARAOH worth buying?
Total War: PHARAOH has 47% positive reviews from 15 players.
When was Total War: PHARAOH released?
Total War: PHARAOH was released on Oct 11, 2023.
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