Strap in, Total War fans, because we’re about to embark on a journey to Ancient Egypt.
Creative Assembly has recently announced their new historical Total War game, Total War Pharaoh, and it’s stirring up quite a buzz in the gaming community. Set during the Bronze Age collapse, it’s promising a deep dive into a fascinating period of history.
But given the franchise’s somewhat bumpy track record, it’s fair to say that many of us are approaching this news with a healthy dose of skepticism. We’ve been burned before (Total War Troy, we’re looking at you), and we’re not eager to have history repeat itself.
Total War Pharaoh is being developed by the Sofia Dev team in Bulgaria, the same team that brought us Total War Troy. Now, we’re not saying that Total War Troy was a total disaster, but it wasn’t exactly the shining jewel in the Total War crown either. It lacked a bit of that Total War magic that keeps us coming back for more. So it’s understandable that some fans might be feeling a bit apprehensive about this new announcement. Can the Sofia Dev team pull it off this time around? We’ll have to wait and see.
Creative Assembly has addressed some concerns regarding their new game. For those worried that Total War Pharaoh is meant to replace potential sequels to Medieval and Empire, rest easy. The developers have made it clear that this isn’t the case. But what about future flagship games? Well, they’ve dropped a few tantalizing hints, possibly pointing towards a sequel and a game involving vehicle-related assets. But as of now, no official announcements have been made yet.
Now let’s talk about the upcoming game “Butcher.” It’s going to feature eight playable factions split between three culture groups, with a price tag of $60 USD. This is a full-price Total War title and it doesn’t have the Saga branding. But given the price, we have to ask: will it have the replay value and battle improvements to justify it? Or will it focus more on the campaign experience?
This raises a few questions about the future of Saga titles. Are they a thing of the past? And what does this mean for the approach of the game towards reality? It’s interesting to note that the siege of Troy and the reign of Pharaoh Ramses III occurred around the same time in the 12th century BC, along with the Hittite Empire and the Bronze Age collapse. Will we see a chronological campaign for the game? And will there be a DLC referring to this?
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When it comes to mythological elements, it seems that Total War Pharaoh may be a bit lacking. But who knows? Maybe we’ll see a mythology expansion somewhere down the line.
In the end, it all boils down to whether Total War Pharaoh will be worth the money. Is Creative Assembly trying to justify full price titles for games that may not be up to scratch by shedding the Saga brand? We’ll be keeping a close eye on how the campaign for Pharaoh is implemented and whether it delivers the bang for the buck.
So stay tuned, Total War fans. We’ll be bringing you the latest updates, reviews, and guides on Total War Pharaoh as more information becomes available. Let’s hope that this time around, the Sofia Dev team can rise like a phoenix from the ashes of Total War Troy and deliver a game that truly does justice to the Total War name.
