Total War: Pharaoh Provides Streamlined Bronze Age Strategy, But Lacks Depth of Other Entries
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Total War Pharaoh attempts to provide an accessible Bronze Age strategy experience, but feels abridged compared to other entries.
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The campaign map is limited in scope, omitting key civilizations of the era like the Babylonians and Mycenaeans.
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Pharaoh incorporates mechanics like court politics from past games, but new additions like worship feel underutilized.
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Battles capture the brutality of ancient warfare, but issues like poor unit pathfinding persist.
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While aesthetically impressive, Pharaoh feels caught between appealing to franchise veterans and newcomers to the genre.