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Total War: Warhammer II
By Creative Assembly, released 1 Jan 2017
- Microsoft Windows
- Linux
- macOS
- turn-based strategy video game
- real-time tactics
What it is
Total War: Warhammer II combines a turn-based campaign with tactical real-time battles in a fantasy setting. Developed by Creative Assembly and released in 2017, it asks players to choose among four factions and pursue a campaign to save or destroy the world. On the campaign map, players expand an empire, manage settlements, recruit armies, develop Legendary Lords and Heroes, and negotiate alliances or wage war. Battles put players in command of large forces, with monsters, dragons and magic among the tools described. Multiplayer options include PvP and co-op, with online and LAN modes listed for both. The game also supports single-player. It is listed for Windows, macOS and Linux, with Steam features including achievements and trading cards. Its genres span real-time strategy, turn-based strategy and real-time tactics. The game is the second in a trilogy and a sequel to Total War: Warhammer.
What players like, and what they don't
- Turn-based campaign and real-time battles
- Includes PvP and co-op modes
- Online and LAN multiplayer options are listed
- Available on Windows, macOS and Linux
- Requires choosing among four factions
- Campaign and battles use different play formats
- Release date listed as Sep 28, 2017
Who it suits
It suits strategy players interested in alternating between empire management and real-time battles. The listed online and LAN PvP and co-op modes also make it relevant to players seeking multiplayer options.
Total War: Warhammer II pairs a strategic campaign of expansion and diplomacy with tactical battlefield command. Its single-player and multiplayer modes support both solo play and group sessions.
