Shogun: Total War
PC (Microsoft Windows)

Shogun: Total War

84
Critic Rating
#Real Time Strategy (RTS)

About

Set against the backdrop of the Sengoku Jidai (Warring States) period from the 15th to the beginning of the 17th century, Shogun: Total War is a real-time tactics and turn-based strategy game with a strong focus on historical authenticity. Players assume control of a daimyo (leader) of a contemporary Japanese clan and attempt to conquer the nation and claim the title of supreme Shogun, the undisputed military ruler of Japan. The gameplay consist of two parts – a turn-based Risk-style mode on a 2D campaign map of Japan where the player must recruit, manage and move their armies, conduct diplomacy, trade, espionage, sabotage and assassinations. This 2D map however ultimately serves to provide context for the 3D real-time battles that make up the main part of the game and occur whenever your army crosses into enemy territory or two opposing forces meet on the campaign map.

Storyline

Japan 1542 - A nation divided by warfare. One determined warlord will master the Art Of War and lead his Samurai troops in a brutal quest to unite the country. He will rise to become Japan's supreme ruler. He will rise to become SHOGUN.

Playtime Estimates

Main Story16.8h
Main + Extra24.8h
Completionist50.0h
All Styles19.6h
Confidence: 100%Updated: 4/9/2026

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Game Info

Release Date6/13/2000
DeveloperThe Creative Assembly
PublisherSega
PlatformsPC (Microsoft Windows)
GenresReal Time Strategy (RTS), Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS), Tactical
IGDB Rating84/100 (63)

Game Modes

Single player
Multiplayer

Themes

Historical
Warfare

Perspectives

Bird view / Isometric

Release Dates

PC (Microsoft Windows)Jun 13, 2000
PC (Microsoft Windows)Jun 16, 2000