Difference between revisions of "Total War: Pharaoh"
(some useful links to help fill in: this is not really my game so I'll take all the help I can get) |
(further revision) |
||
Line 5: | Line 5: | ||
[[File:Pharaoh-banner.png|center|Banner for Pharaoh (Total War Saga)]] | [[File:Pharaoh-banner.png|center|Banner for Pharaoh (Total War Saga)]] | ||
<br> | <br> | ||
− | <center><big>''' | + | <center><big>'''Total War: Pharaoh is the latest entry of the [[Total War Series]] developed by [[CA|The Creative Assembly]].'''<br> |
− | + | Released released in October 2023, this title focuses on the turbulent days of ancient Egypt, set in the late bronze age much like the thematically similar [[Total War Saga: Troy]]. | |
</big></center> | </big></center> | ||
Line 14: | Line 14: | ||
{{TOC right|limit=3}} | {{TOC right|limit=3}} | ||
== Overview == | == Overview == | ||
− | '''Total War: Pharaoh''' is | + | '''Total War: Pharaoh''' is described on Steam: |
:''"In Total War: PHARAOH, the newest entry in the award-winning grand strategy series, immerse yourself in ancient Egypt at the zenith of its power and experience the dramatic events that threaten its destruction. With dynamic real-time battles and incredible turn-based empire management, can you rise above your adversaries to become Egypt’s last great Pharaoh and stand against the collapse of an iconic civilisation?"'' | :''"In Total War: PHARAOH, the newest entry in the award-winning grand strategy series, immerse yourself in ancient Egypt at the zenith of its power and experience the dramatic events that threaten its destruction. With dynamic real-time battles and incredible turn-based empire management, can you rise above your adversaries to become Egypt’s last great Pharaoh and stand against the collapse of an iconic civilisation?"'' | ||
− | The game takes a more narrow approach to the campaign than previous games, focusing on the immediate area of Egypt and its | + | The game takes a more narrow approach to the campaign than previous games, focusing on the immediate area of Egypt and the territories it expanded to in its zenith. The scale of the map is smaller than most mainline titles and players experienced with Troy report many similar aspects from interface design to the overall feel of the game, however unlike its immediate historical predecessors it moves away from mythology and goes back to a more strictly historically authentic design. Factions are based around characters rather than fully organized states, with each faction vying for political and military influence. While building in power the player can take part in a side game to acquire political office. |
+ | |||
+ | Pharaoh launched with both praise and criticism, beginning with mixed reviews. Critics point to lacking innovation and underwhelming content for a full price flagship entry to the series. Some speculate that Pharaoh was a Troy DLC campaign or Saga sequel that was branded into a full title. | ||
+ | |||
+ | * I'm all ears if there's something more positive to lace into the above, I've heard much more criticism than praise so I can give you the former, not so much the latter... | ||
</div> | </div> | ||
Line 28: | Line 32: | ||
* campaign start date? | * campaign start date? | ||
− | ===Campaign Map=== | + | ===Campaign Map and Mechanics=== |
* need to know exactly how big the map is | * need to know exactly how big the map is | ||
+ | * describe some things pharaoh in particular does | ||
* appropriate map images needed as well | * appropriate map images needed as well | ||
+ | |||
===Playable Factions=== | ===Playable Factions=== | ||
Line 48: | Line 54: | ||
'''Discussion:''' | '''Discussion:''' | ||
*[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?1862-Total-War-Pharaoh-General-Discussion General Discussion] | *[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?1862-Total-War-Pharaoh-General-Discussion General Discussion] | ||
− | + | *Pharaoh review/s go here | |
− | + | *Dropped modding/aar sections until there is progress on them coming about | |
− | * | ||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | * | ||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
</div> | </div> |
Revision as of 18:46, 15 October 2023
Welcome to Total War: Pharaoh on the TWC Wiki
Released released in October 2023, this title focuses on the turbulent days of ancient Egypt, set in the late bronze age much like the thematically similar Total War Saga: Troy.
Overview
Total War: Pharaoh is described on Steam:
- "In Total War: PHARAOH, the newest entry in the award-winning grand strategy series, immerse yourself in ancient Egypt at the zenith of its power and experience the dramatic events that threaten its destruction. With dynamic real-time battles and incredible turn-based empire management, can you rise above your adversaries to become Egypt’s last great Pharaoh and stand against the collapse of an iconic civilisation?"
The game takes a more narrow approach to the campaign than previous games, focusing on the immediate area of Egypt and the territories it expanded to in its zenith. The scale of the map is smaller than most mainline titles and players experienced with Troy report many similar aspects from interface design to the overall feel of the game, however unlike its immediate historical predecessors it moves away from mythology and goes back to a more strictly historically authentic design. Factions are based around characters rather than fully organized states, with each faction vying for political and military influence. While building in power the player can take part in a side game to acquire political office.
Pharaoh launched with both praise and criticism, beginning with mixed reviews. Critics point to lacking innovation and underwhelming content for a full price flagship entry to the series. Some speculate that Pharaoh was a Troy DLC campaign or Saga sequel that was branded into a full title.
- I'm all ears if there's something more positive to lace into the above, I've heard much more criticism than praise so I can give you the former, not so much the latter...
General Information
- campaign start date?
Campaign Map and Mechanics
- need to know exactly how big the map is
- describe some things pharaoh in particular does
- appropriate map images needed as well
Playable Factions
- List of these here
Reviews and Media
Discuss reception a little here
- [ ]
- [ ]
- [ ]
Pharaoh Community on TWC
Discussion:
- General Discussion
- Pharaoh review/s go here
- Dropped modding/aar sections until there is progress on them coming about
System Requirements
As given through Steam:
Minimum System Requirements:
- OS: Windows 10 64-Bit
- Processor: Intel i3-2100 / AMD FX-4300
- Memory: 6 GB RAM
- Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 660 / AMD R9 270
- Storage: 50 GB available space
Recommended Requirements:
- OS: Windows 10 64-Bit
- Processor: Intel i5-6600/Ryzen 5 2600X
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660 Ti / AMD RX 480
- Storage: 50 GB available space
Other Sources for Pharaoh
References, reviews etc (temporary; do not lift full text sections)
- Official site
- IGN (generally positive pre-release review)
- Polygon (a more skeptical review)
- Wikipedia (of course :p)
- Steam page