Stymie the downfall of your empire
Total War: PHARAOH is a premium grand strategy title set during the New Kingdom era, a high point in Egyptian history, and the Bronze Age Collapse. Here, you can choose a faction leader, lead your army, and enjoy the majestic architecture of ancient Egypt. The weather system makes enemy engagements more thrilling.
Rain, shine, or sandstorm, anything can happen on the battlefield — whether it’s securing victory or losing a winning battle. Fires are also a threat as they can devastate settlements and your army. With its intellectually-stimulating gameplay and gorgeous graphics, Total War: PHARAOH is worth a try.
Play as a pharaoh and lead your troops
Whether you’re fascinated with Egyptian civilization or want to explore the grand strategy genre, Total War: PHARAOH is the right game for you. It takes place during the Bronze Age Collapse, a period rife with natural disasters, invasions, and political strife, to name a few. It also led to the severance of trade relations and the fall of powerful civilizations, including the New Kingdom of Egypt.
As a pharaoh, you’re responsible for preventing the collapse of the Egyptian empire. In battle, you have to brave various natural calamities, such as sandstorms and rain, that can befall your army. As such, you have to strategize and turn the odds against your favor even amidst unfavorable weather, influencing your likelihood of victory or loss. While the weather system adds to the immersion, this can put off newer players.
There are eight faction leaders to choose from: Amenmesse, Bay, Irsu, Kurunta, Ramesses, Seti, Suppiluliuma, and Tausret — each one catering to a particular playstyle. The title also offers robust campaign customization options to make battles even harder, or keep things fresh and unpredictable — ideal for veterans of the Total War series. In addition, it offers multiplayer so you can play in head-to-head mode or engage in a two-player co-op.
Tactics are key to victory
Total War: PHARAOH requires brainwork, with players formulating strategies amidst the ever-changing weather to lead their troops to victory. However, dealing with the weather system can be off-putting for beginners. If you’re a veteran, though, you can experiment with its campaign customization features to make skirmishes harder than ever before. Overall, this title is a must-buy for anyone who loves Egyptian history.
