Napoleon: Total War (PC)

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'Good enough. The stronger AI is nice, though the absence of overseas trade, national evolution, and the naval aspects are noticeable. Perhaps this is the streamlined game that Empire should have been, but 40 dollars and one year later, Napoleon should be more generous than it is. As it stands, the game is a decent addition to the series, but not essential.'
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'Multiplayer mysteries aside, Napoleon represents a healthy step forward for the Total War series.'
Read more » Eurogamer
'The grand battles and deep strategy will keep fans busy for months and the multiplayer allows for intense combat though all of the game modes. A confusing interface and some occasional AI issues mar an otherwise enjoyable, tactical experience.'
Read more » GamerNode
'This Napoleonic strategy game isn't as revolutionary as its namesake, but it still improves upon previous Total War offerings.'
Read more » Gamespot
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'Whether or not you can forgive CA for 'pulling a Valve' is up to you, but please don't blame the game itself - this is a worthwhile experience and well worth the money in reality, if not in principle.'
Read more » Strategyinformer
'Visually stunning high-strategy from the masters of the genre.'
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'Napoleon: Total War may not rewrite history, but its subtle gameplay refinements, tactical variety, and new multiplayer campaign do more than enough to offset the litany of legacy issues hindering this otherwise impressive strategy game'
Read more » GameInformer
'Napoleon is an enjoyable addition to the Total War franchise but it's not as a big a game changer as previous sequels. While Napoleon and his armies were probably every bit as terrifying as Mongols, Vikings or Barbarians, the scope of this sequel is a bit more limited.'
Read more » IGN
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