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8.6 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 21 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 21
  2. Negative: 2 out of 21

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  1. Dec 1, 2011
    10
    Wow, just wow, this game is REALLY good. Of course its lacking some of the features of later total war games (such as battles being playable that aren't ridiculously hard to play) But for its time, this was beyond a masterpiece!
  2. Enthasius
    Jul 9, 2002
    9
    Japanese warfare never tasted this good.
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  3. Gamer
    Mar 5, 2002
    10
    One word to describe this game is...Wow!
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  4. AdrianC.
    Jun 18, 2001
    10
    Supeeeeer!
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  5. Oct 8, 2010
    10
    love it. just rebought it from online game vendor. best £8 i ever spent to get the gold edition. not greatly graphical but i never enjoyed the strategic battles, i just love the strategy map and moving large armies to impending doom or victory
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 24 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 24
  2. Negative: 0 out of 24
  1. Has its faults, primarily clunky interface and crude management system.
  2. It's obvious that every detail of the game was carefully considered in relation to historical fact and you'll feel as though you understand feudal Japan a little better after playing.
  3. Despite some technical flaws and a difficult user interface, Shogun will please wargamers looking for a solid title.