Chysamere
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I bought Rome 2 a few months ago and I'm pretty satisfied with it. Satisfied enough to put 177 hours into it, mostly in one big campaign where I took over the entire world.
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Izo
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hodj
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I dunno. Never have any real problems buying anything from steam here in the States.
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Tried Napolean: Total War a few weeks back after a summer sale and I couldn't get into it, I've never played a total war (played thousands of hours of Civilization series though) and I couldn't figure out the controls/concept. Didn't try too hard but I expected it to be more polished and was turned off.
Should I give one of the older Rome/Shogun's a try? Just worried that I have no nostalgia to fall back on.
Should I give one of the older Rome/Shogun's a try? Just worried that I have no nostalgia to fall back on.
hodj
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Try Shogun 2 mebbe.
Napoleon is the worst one, and also doesn't really play like any of the others.
The really older ones, prior to Rome and Medieval 2 are way too old now.
Shogun 2 is probably the best of the newer ones. Rome 2 is probably alright now. Attila is probably okay now. Once they're patched they're not like terribad necessarily.
Napoleon is the worst one, and also doesn't really play like any of the others.
The really older ones, prior to Rome and Medieval 2 are way too old now.
Shogun 2 is probably the best of the newer ones. Rome 2 is probably alright now. Attila is probably okay now. Once they're patched they're not like terribad necessarily.
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Yeah, the original Shogun and Medieval have not aged well. The earliest one I'd recommend playing is Rome, which still holds up fairly decently (well, it did around 1 and a half years ago, when I last played).
A friend of mine said that he recommends skipping Rome 2 entirely and just going straight to Atilla.
hodj
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My problem with Rome 1 is solely that (the last time I tried playing it, which was several years ago now) I couldn't get it to go widescreen at all for modern monitors.
That would be my biggest problem with playing it now. Too jarring to go back to whatever 1200x 800 or whatever.
It may be patched up now or there may be mods, I dunno I was too lazy to really try that hard though.
That would be my biggest problem with playing it now. Too jarring to go back to whatever 1200x 800 or whatever.
It may be patched up now or there may be mods, I dunno I was too lazy to really try that hard though.
I just remember Shogun 1 being one of the most poorly optimized games I've played. My current PC can run even modern games on high and Shogun 1 was causing it to chug.
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Atilla is pretty good, actually. Only thing that sucks is its not in the period I really like; I like the actual period of Rome rising. Rome 2 now is decent, after all the patches--worth the money on a sale for sure. But its not as good as Atilla (Just due to the deeper mechanics of the family tree and weather/food...Atilla has a lot mroe strategic elements that I enjoy.)
Also you know what I just installed and started playing and am really, really enjoying? Fucking Risen 3. Risen was a great game and Risen 2 was an absolute dumpster fire of terrible. Risen 3 seems to blend in a ton of Risen 1 with the Risen 2 environment (tropical pirates vs pretty canned fantasy.) It is really good. Especially if you enjoy RPGs that don't completely hold your hand. You need to actually consider the dialog and read some notes/diaries to figure out what to do.
hodj
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The newest Nobunaga's Ambition is a good alternative to Shogun 2.
It doesn't have the in depth combat system of Total War games, though.
NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Sphere of Influence on Steam
It doesn't have the in depth combat system of Total War games, though.
NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Sphere of Influence on Steam
Hateyou
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Not sure if this is a mistake or the actual price of Disgaea 5: Launch Day Edition, but I picked it up. It's the same price for the normal edition everywhere else so I'm assuming they priced it wrong.
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/disgaea-...014018&cmp=RMX
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/disgaea-...014018&cmp=RMX
Hateyou
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You have it backwards (or GameStop and Best Buy are both wrong) Look at the second page, it shows the art book. The Limited Edition is the one that has some lame bonus code like the other games. Launch Day edition has the extra physical stuff.
Limited edition example:http://m.gamestop.com/product/ps4/ga...clusive/124786
Launch Day edition:http://m.gamestop.com/product/ps4/ga...ngeance/120702
Looks like they all just have their pricing backwards at the moment.
Vorph
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Disgaea 5: Alliance of Vengeance Limited Edition
Game
44-page full color art book
Two-disc complete soundtrack
3-inch Usalia figure
20" x 28.5" tear-resistant poster
Reversible game cover
Collector's box
Launch Day Edition
Game
32-pg art book
Original soundtrack CD
Reversible game cover
Collectible box
Limited is $80 everywhere, launch day is what you get as a pre-order bonus for $60 everywhere. Gamestop preorders include an extra costume you don't get anywhere else.
Game
44-page full color art book
Two-disc complete soundtrack
3-inch Usalia figure
20" x 28.5" tear-resistant poster
Reversible game cover
Collector's box
Launch Day Edition
Game
32-pg art book
Original soundtrack CD
Reversible game cover
Collectible box
Limited is $80 everywhere, launch day is what you get as a pre-order bonus for $60 everywhere. Gamestop preorders include an extra costume you don't get anywhere else.
Atlus is pretty good about offering some goodies if you pre-order or get the first run. I know Persona4 had a cool art book and SMT for the DS came with a decent strategy guide.
