Anyone Played Medieval 2 Total War

[GunnDawg]

So how does Civ 4 stand up to a game like Medieval 2 total war. I have yet to try Civ 4.

Just tryin to get some input.

[Bkeela]

From what I understand, Medieval War is a RTS, whereas Civ IV is turn based.

I also suspect the Medieval War series is more for warfare/battle purists. Civ IV is history condensed into a cartoony kind of format.

Personally, I loath the Medieval series - the idea of having to manage 10000 odd soldiers in a battle chills my blood.

[GunnDawg]

No Medieval 2 Total War is a Turn basted strategy game much like civ 4, only time its RTS is during the battles, a bonus feature in my mind....but its got all the city/army management controls, diplomatic, and religion. Seems its got all the stuff civ 4 does plus Real Time combat, and its medieval era

[Alexander I]

I like them both, though I find Civ4 to be a more compelling open-ended replay experience. M2TW is still very fun, and I've followed the TW franchise from the beginning (since Shogun).

[GunnDawg]

The thing I've realised about both of them is that the Total War series is based on a land grab conqueor the world game, although it does have quiet a bit of diplomacy, religion, and other aspects that make the game very in depth. The game is based on Total War (hence the title)

Civ 4 seems to be based not so much on just land grabbing every civ around you but more on achievements for victory.

I enjoy both styles, But when I war with another faction/civ I like to be in control. Something that civ 4 doesnt really offer.

[DrSpike]

Try the thread in Other Games.

[Asmodean]

Originally posted by DrSpike
Try the thread in Other Games.

He is a settler...he is yet to discover our little neck o' the woods

Asmodean

[DrSpike]

Hence my post.