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28.11.2007

Although "Medieval II" has been out for over a year now, this first "Medieval: Total War" remains a classic. This Gold Edition contains both the original game and the "Viking Invasion" expansion pack, allowing for a variety of campaigns set between the years AD 793 and 1453.The game is split into two sections. The first of these is the campaign mode. In this turn-based mode the player uses the map to control the kingdom at large, setting taxes, building units and facilities, managing his/her generals, moving armies and fleets, conducting diplomacy with rival factions and employing spies and assassins. The second mode is the real-time battle mode, in which the players commands his/her armies directly,positioning troops, selecting formations and tactics and engaging the enemy. The level of detail in this mode is excellent; the 3D landscapes are rendered with trees, hills, water and bridges; even the weather changes.There are 15 playable factions on the standard (European) map and 8 on the Viking (British) map. Each of these have their own characteristic units (longbowmen for the English, Teutonic Knights for the Germans, Varangian Guard for the Byzantines, for example) and each demands a slightly different style of gameplay. The standard map can also be played in one of 3 time periods, chosen at the start of each game, with more or less advanced units and facilities available according to each. There are also five levels of difficulty, making the game adjustable for all levels of expertise. Aside from the main single player game, there are a number of historical campaigns to undertake, including the Hundred Years' War (featuring the Battles of Crécy and Agincourt) and the Third Crusade. There are also four standalone battles (including Hastings in 1066), a custom battle option, a quick battle option (ideal for filling coffee breaks) and a multiplayer mode.Indeed there are few faults to be found with this game. My biggest disappointment (and it is a small one) is that there is no manual booklet included with this Gold Edition, only a PDF copy on the disc. Because it isn't possible to view the game and the manual at the same time, it does make learning the game somewhat difficult - and it does take some time to master its full complexity. On the other hand, its very complexity means that once learned it is very immersive - almost as if one were really running a medieval kingdom.Addictive and challenging, "Medieval: Total War" is an excellent game, and even years after its original release, still highly playable. For people with older, lower-specification machines who may be unable to run "Medieval II", the original will prove ideal. Moreover, at the low price Amazon are currently offering it, it is an excellent buy.
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2.5.2016

Hello I am writing this review based of the steam version and I want everyone who intends to buy this game to be able to play it, best bet is steam for modern day computers as most disk versions will not workThis is the major reason for crashes based of the steam version works perfectly now on alienware R2 computerUPDATE CHANGE THE DEFAULT RESOLUTION SETTINGS FROM 800-600 to higher resolution as this will probably be the major cause of crashes it was for me most computers are to powerful for the lower resolution causing the game to crash.Thank you creative assembly for bringing this game to steam as was unplayable before on modern computers applies to disk versionI remember playing this gameyears ago when it first came out this game made creative assembly it's a classic hit still highly playable today beats a lot of strategy games on steam, when I saw it on steam I added it to my cart instantly bought it do not regret it playing on a 32inch screen easily visible ratios like it was built to be played on bigger screens.Pros+ classic total war the reason why they were bought by Sega+ good interface both on Battlefield and campaign map not like Rome two or Attila+ Music and sound effects are nice+ Four Campaign periods to choose from all offering unique challenges+ all factions unlocked to play with there starting positions change depending on the period you choose each comes with a good backstory set up that adds to the nostalgic nature of the game.+ surprising amount of depth from crusades, agents, family heirs, traits, rebellions, vast construction tech tree, unique faction units all descriptions, fleet construction, trade routes, Historical events, disasters, you can even marry your daughter and son together through your warned of the consequences, long lost enemies reappearing because an heir escaped. The list goes on custom battles, historical campaigns, religion.All the ideas of creative assembly are in this game even if it can be seen as a little simplistic now the game makes up for it's nostalgic depth of character that's perhaps missing from games such as empire and napoleon.Con's- Graphics are old now but suit the game- Simplistic interface but suits the game- no blood and gore dlc wait that's a pro sorry- Maybe new total war fans won't like this game due to it's older styleOverall definitely worth getting.
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29.7.2009

Ok so a few reviews here have complained about the graphics(this is an old game) and controls which are fine btw, and crashes which is something they could fix with maybe a patch or visiting the total war forums for help, these things can 90% of the time be fixed in most games.What you should know is that out of all the Total War games the first Medieval game(along with the Viking expansion) is widely thought of as the high point in the series. If you add in some of the excellent player made free mods you can download for it you easily end up with the best game in the series(and i've played them all).Really it's about the AI and the graphics. For some reason after this game the AI in the total war games went downhill,maybe because the games were getting too complex in the battle engines? But anyway if you want a good challange rather than just a walkover this game is the best of the bunch(bar Shogun possibly). Graphics are fake 3D, the character models are still sprite based rather than the full 3D models that followed in the later games, but really in the thick of battle you wont really notice too much, and importantly this is a game where not most of the development effort went on making nice graphics, this game is more than that.So dont be put of by the couple of negative comments, get this game(it's very cheap!) and visit the Total War website for patches and mods and enjoy this epic strategy game, the best of the Total War games.
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20.8.2011

A brilliant blend of grand strategy and real time tactical battles. Initially I missed the exotic forces of Japan from Shogun, but before long MTW captured me and never let go.There is rich historical detail, certainly enough to make this educational. It will give youngsters much greater enthusiasm for history (as will the others in the series).I love all the Total War games (even the latest ones, patched up). This remains my favourite though. It's hard to say why. Perhaps it's because I prefer the area movement of this edition. The capturing of provinces struck me as being more realistic for the period and makes the game more like a computerised boardgame. Perhaps it's the history incorporated into each of the rival powers.Perhaps it's the challenge of playing as the Holy Roman Empire and always knowing that any defeat could fracture your precious empire.In any case, everyone who enjoys historical wargames should have this. I will buy another copy and play it with my nephews. They loved Rome and I know they will love this, plus they get all that history brought to life...Oh, if you have an old PC, no worries, this will run on old hardware better than more recent kit.
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21.2.2014

I'd not played this game in easily seven years before I picked it up again. Still thoroughly enjoyable, with a very impressive roster of units, a nice selection of campaign maps and an AI that puts that in most subsequent Total War titles to shame. Graphically it hasn't aged well, but given it was over a decade ago when it was released that's hardly surprising. I did originally try this on a 2004 laptop which was well within the specs for this, but suffered an extreme amount of lag; moving it to a newer computer, I've had surprisingly few issues with it, given the mountain of problems with other games from the same era,but there have been a few freezes and occasionally the audio doesn't seem to be in synch.
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27.9.2008

This is still the best overall Total War in the series, and I have played them all. High immersion, without complex micromanagement. Tis a hard balace to find. But you will find it here. The graphics, while outdated, IMO are not bad even today. But the gameplay? THIS my friends, is what its all about, or at least it should be. And here you will find a stellar game, easily top 10 of all time strategy, bundled with the VI expansion. I still play this game regularly. If you are a graphics whore, look elsewhere. But if you are looking for an excellent gaming experience and love strategy games, this is the game for you.

7.6.2017

Pro: I have a pain to be able to play this game with Windows 10, I find a way, by mistake I try to access my Desktop just before the Menu appears (it crashed all the time) I pressed ALT+TAB key, and I was able to select everything and play!!! It's very slow (maybe my graphics settings are too high for this game) but fully playable! The right patch to install it's the Total War: Vikings Invasions for the Total War: Medieval Gold Edition not the Total War: Medieval (standard Edition). It's not the Steam version.Con: I have to copy a no-CD patch inside the install folder, no system lags or viruses so far...

7.1.2012

The game itself is brilliant, but its campaign layout is so different from what I'm used to, I find it extremely difficult. You battle for regional control instead of individual battles. In terms of graphics in the battles I would struggle to find better, even in Empire and Napoleon. For those who have played the total war games, you will recieve negative results but it would be a brilliant game for beginners to the total war saga, as many people can find them complicated :)

6.12.2012

This is an improved version of the original computer game that offers some options that the original didn't. There are still a couple of things I'd like to see changed, but the game is still enjoyable and occasionally very challenging.

18.2.2010

Nice done mix of RTS and turn based strategy.I love history as well so I enjoyed that game from the first time I had it(maybe 8 years ago...).And still I have a big pleasure when I play it nowadays.Must have!

5.12.2014

....a game for grown ups .... gave it to my husband for 4 days ago.... he play it constantly even while having his meals...( for now) hopefully will we be able to get him away from the game at Christmas....

4.12.2013

Showed up at the house almost a week after being ordered, so that was pretty awesome.Brand new, sealed, no damagesGame runs perfectly on my laptop (Windows7)Welcome back childhood! ༼;'༎ຶ ۝ ༎ຶ༽

30.5.2014

Big fan of the genre and this game. The fact that you could randomly win generals for your armies was fun and the devastating impact of some types of troops on enemy lines was a joy to watch.

3.1.2009

I've been addicted to these games since discovering them many years ago. I've wasted countless hours playing them. I get lost in there and lose all track of time.

2.1.2014

I know this game is old but I still play it. Ive been playing this game since it release many years ago and still come back to it every now and then.

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