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Medieval: Total War
Medieval: Total WarConquer kingdoms with epic turn‑based strategy and real‑time battles.
Crusaders: Thy Kingdom Come
Crusaders: Thy Kingdom ComeLead a medieval knight's crusade from Constantinople to Jerusalem in this RTS.
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Medieval: Total War blends deep turn‑based empire management with massive real‑time tactical battles set in the Middle Ages. Lead your dynasty, manage diplomacy, and wage war across a historically rich map. Experience authentic medieval warfare, from sieges to cavalry charges, while navigating politics, economics, and religion to forge a lasting empire.

Set in the darkest century of medieval Europe, Crusaders: Thy Kingdom Come lets players experience the historic first crusade through the eyes of a chosen knight. Command your armies across challenging, mission-to-mission campaigns as you unite rivaling nations to conquer the Holy Land. Developed by NeocoreGames and published by Paradox Interactive, this real-time strategy title challenges you to rise through the military ranks, accumulating power and wealth along the arduous historical road from Constantinople to Jerusalem.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)
Category
Turn-Based Strategy
Real-Time Strategy
Best for
Strategy enthusiasts and history fans
Strategy gamers and historical RTS fans
Specifications
General
msrp
$59.99
release date
2002-08-19
2008-03-27
Specifications
developer
The Creative Assembly
NeocoreGames
publisher
Activision
Paradox Interactive
age rating
ESRB T
PEGI 12
multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer
critic score
90/100+29%
70/100
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Deep strategic depth with both turn‑based and real‑time layers.
  • Authentic medieval setting with historically accurate units.
  • Robust multiplayer modes for cooperative and competitive play.
  • Highly moddable, fostering a vibrant community.
  • Engaging historical medieval setting
  • Challenging mission-to-mission campaign
  • Includes both single-player and multiplayer modes
  • Developed by experienced strategy creators
Cons
  • Steep learning curve for newcomers to the series.
  • Older graphics may feel dated compared to modern titles.
  • Limited AI sophistication in some diplomatic scenarios.
  • Graphics have aged since its 2008 release
  • Steep learning curve for casual RTS players
  • Limited modern community activity
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