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Medieval: Total War

20 August 20028.4/ 10 · 39 votesTeen5

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Rewrite 400 years of medieval warfare - from the first Crusade in 1095 to the fall of Constantinople in 1453. Rule your kingdom and guide it through conflicts and upheavals. With 12 playable factions and 100 different unit types, laying siege and expand your empire throughout Europe, the Middle East and North Africa. Prove yourself worthy in the shoes of a famous historical figure (Richard the Lionheart, Joan of Arc, Saladin and Frederick Barbarrosa). Choose alliances well, and enemies with care, Total War shows no mercy.

  • 3D battles featuring over 10000 troops;
  • Different battlefields, from the lush farmlands of Western Europe to the arid deserts of Northern Africa;
  • Command medieval armies of knights, men-at-arms, archers and siege weapons to make their royal family the masters of Europe;
  • Castle Sieges, with a vast array of siege weaponry, like siege cannons, mangonels and ballistae;
  • Over 100 different unit types each with different playing styles including: the English, German, Byzantine, French and Turkish Empires;
  • Engage in historical campaigns including, The Hundred Years War, The Crusades and The Mongol Invasions.

Ways to play

Modes

Single playerMultiplayer

Perspective

Bird view / IsometricText

Game details

Business Model

Commercial

Supported Systems/Models

x86 (32-bit)

Media Type

CD-ROM

Input Devices Supported/Optional

Keyboard, Mouse

Additional Hardware Required

3D Accelerator

Multiplayer Options

Internet, LAN, Modem

Multiplayer Game Modes

Free-for-all / One-on-one (VS), Team

Number of Offline Players

1 Player

Number of Online Players

2-8 Players

System requirements

Min. CPU Class Required

Intel Pentium II

Min. OS Class Required

Windows 98

Min. RAM Required

128 MB

Min. DirectX Version Required

DirectX 8.1

Min. CD-ROM Drive Speed Required

4X (600 KB/s)

Min. Video Memory Required

16 MB

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Also known as

Crusader: Total WarWorking title

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Facts

Publisher

Activision

Released

20 August 2002

Series

Total War: Medieval

Platforms

PCWindows

Age ratings

ESRBTeenUSK12ACBG8+ELSPA11+SELLTPVET/SFB11 (Square)DJCTQ14

Standing

Top 18% by visits

Tags

Diagonal-downFree cameraReal-timeTurn-basedReal-time tactics (RTT)Turn-based strategy (TBS)Multiple units/characters controlPoint and selectAfricaEuropeHistorical eventsMedievalMiddle EastWar