Total War Pharaoh Preview - A Golden Era Dawns

I have always been fairly neutral towards Total War games. I quite like them and occasionally return to

The latest installment of the long-running strategy game series combines the best elements of recent successes to create the ultimate Total War experience.

The first thing I noticed when starting a new campaign in Pharaoh was the updated economic system.

To sustain your armies, a significant amount of food is required. It is the most commonly available

Managing multiple resources is nothing new in strategy games, but the implementation in Total War:

Intrigues at court allow factions to vie for important positions within the palace, either by

In my campaign, I initially tried to remove the Pharaoh's top general. Although I managed to overthrow the Vizier and the High Priest,

Ancient legacies are a completely new feature that allows your character to inherit the achievements of great pharaohs from the past.

As I had hoped to establish a power base in Sinai from which I could assert my claim to the throne, I chose the legacy

After several rounds of sabotage, bribing local tribes to join my cause, and a

Although the demo only went up to the 50th turn (approximately eight and a half years of gameplay),

In most strategy games, a faction reaches a point where its victory is not yet certain, but appears inevitable.

The blend of classic gameplay, enhanced mechanics, and immersion in Pharaoh should