Total War game recommendation

[Fooz]

i am new to Total War games and i have literally just finished my first campaign on Shogun 2, and i would recommend it, its absolutely amazing

and going by this thread, i am probably going to pick up Rome tonight

 

[Belvadier]

Which one would you say is the easiest to play or the most accessible?

 

[Gill Kaiser]

Shogun 2 is the most accessible I think.

 

[Exterminas]

Yes, Medieval 2 or Rome, depending what you like more.

Also: The Total War Games aren't that difficult, so don't be afraid. Compared to the Civilazation Games before the fifth one they are like fingerpaint. Don't even mention something like hearts of iron. ^^

 

[Gibboniser]

I'd say either Rome or Shogun 2 would be the best introductions to the series.

 

[baconsarnie]

Rome is by far my favourite, don't know much about mods or whatnot but it is the simplest of the ones i have played. Its just archers, foot soldiers, cavalry, spearmen, elephants, chariots and onagers. Its feels more tactical than the others because you win by commanding your forces well , not by having superior tech.

 

[Mark Flanagan]

Shogun 2 is great, But I love Med 2, Romes great as well but I find that if you go from the more recent games back you start missing some of the features (like the Politic AI in Shogun).

 

[Thedayrecker]

I like all of them....

But I'd say Medieval II and Rome are my favorites, and I would recommend Rome, just for the realism mods that were developed for it.

 

[HerrBobo]

Rome is the best, but is getting on now. Empire is good, if you want a huge map.

I'd go Shogun 2 though, it will take you back to the roots of the game.

 

[Belvadier]

Ultimately I went for the medieval 2 gold edition that I got for $5. Haven't played it yet but I am very excited to. Thanks everyone for helping me make an informed decision!

 

[Spacewolf]

Rome is the best vanilla game and has an good modding community

Yes, Medieval 2 or Rome, depending what you like more.

Also: The Total War Games aren't that difficult, so don't be afraid. Compared to the Civilazation Games before the fifth one they are like fingerpaint. Don't even mention something like hearts of iron. ^^

Apart from diplomicy which i think is hardcoded you can get some pretty decent mods to give you a challenge in what ever areas you like

 

[HK_01]

Rome's probably the best of them, but maybe it's gotten a little old. I don't know about Shogun II because I haven't played it yet, Empire's good but not great, so maybe you should go with Medieval II. It doesn't feel as old as Rome thanks to a better interface and the fact that it "flows" better, though to me it's not quite as good.

 

[SovietSecrets]

Medieval II. I loved playing as Scotland and going from one the smallest to ruling all of Europe.