New Total War Game 'Pharaoh' Brings Ancient Egypt to Life with Warfare, Politics, and City-Building
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Ramesses II inherited Egypt's throne as a teenager and fought prolonged wars with the Hittites while dealing with betrayals at court.
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Pharaoh's real-time battles are slick and responsive, though the unit variety feels lacking compared to other Total War games.
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Players can build settlements and outposts to increase resources, similar to districts in Civilization 6.
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The political system allows for court intrigue like gossiping and plotting to appoint allies.
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While not as epic as Total War Warhammer 3, Pharaoh succeeds as a focused historical strategy game with both martial and cultural paths to victory.