Medieval II: Total War 2006

Released: November 10, 2006
Anniversary: Turned 20 on November 10
Genres: Real Time Strategy (RTS) · Simulator · Strategy · Turn-based strategy (TBS) · Tactical
Platforms: Linux · Android · PC · iOS · Mac
Developer: The Creative Assembly
Publisher: Sega
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Where to buy

Digital: GOG Fanatical $4.69-77% Steam

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Is it still worth playing?

Creative Assembly's 2006 strategy game for Windows, with a turn based campaign from 1080 to 1530 across Europe, North Africa and the Middle East, played as one of 17 factions. Castles and cities are distinguished, religion affects unrest, and diplomacy covers alliances, trade rights and tribute. The Mongols and Timurids invade, and gunpowder and the Black Death affect play. Battles are fought in real time with infantry, cavalry and siege engines, while naval combat is resolved automatically. A turn based campaign over a whole medieval map, with battles you fight yourself in real time, keeps it worth playing today.