The Total War series have undergone massive changes in the past 20 years, but not necessarily in the way you'd like. Even though the series and developer Creative Assembly has managed to strike gold on several occasions, the tragedy is that rarely does this lead to several great games in direct succession. Just think of how many mechanics and features are won or lost per game, and that even the best Total War games, probably lack certain amazing features from the game prior not because they wouldn't fit in, but because for whatever reason.

In this video, I define what the tragedy of what the Total War series is, and the sad state of affairs we find ourselves in, when great mechanics that used to be staples, are for some reason left by the wayside. Whether Rome to Medieval 2, Empire to Napoleon and Shogun 2, or Rome 2 to Attila and the Warhammer series, the mechanics are what makes a Total War game great, and their lack is felt all the more pressing when they're not replaced by something better.

I value immersion, role playing and player agency in Total War games. But what do you value? Let me know your thoughts on these questions and this video in the comments, and remember to leave a like and subscribe to the channel :)

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