Empire: Total War is een grootschalige strategiegame die turn-based campagnebeheer combineert met tactische real-time gevechten, gesitueerd in de 18e eeuw. Je beheert wereldwijde rijken door handel, diplomatie en spionage, waarbij de introductie van musketten en kanonnen de tactiek in de veldslagen verandert. De unieke feature is de ware 3D-zeestrijd, waar je vloten bestuurt met realistische weereffecten en de mogelijkheid tot enteren. De campagnekaart strekt zich uit over Europa, India en de VS. Dit spel is geschikt voor liefhebbers van historische strategie en complexe, gelaagde gameplay.
","tokens":{"input":2429,"output":161,"total":2590}}De gameplay is opgebouwd rond twee verschillende, maar nauw met elkaar verbonden lagen. De turn-based campagnekaart fungeert als het strategische hart. Hier beheren spelers middelen, onderzoeken nieuwe technologieën, voeren diplomatie en verplaatsen legers en vloten over de hele wereld. Deze laag vereist langetermijnplanning en slim politiek manoeuvreren.
\nWanneer legers elkaar op de kaart tegenkomen, schakelt de actie over naar tactische veldslagen in real-time 3D. Oorlogsvoering in deze setting wordt sterk beïnvloed door de toenemende rol van buskruit. Spelers moeten nieuwe formaties en eenhedenvaardigheden beheersen om effectief gebruik te maken van musketten en artillerie. Positionering en timing zijn hierdoor cruciaal voor de overwinning.
\n\nEen bepalende functie is de introductie van volledig gerealiseerde, ware 3D-zeeslagen. Voor het eerst kunnen spelers intuïtief individuele schepen of hele vloten commanderen op dynamische zeegezichten. Realistische water- en weereffecten spelen een grote rol in de uitkomst van deze confrontaties. Gevechten kunnen escaleren van kanonduels op afstand tot intense, nabije gevechten waarbij troepen de dekken van houten oorlogsschepen enteren en man-tegen-mangevechten aangaan.
\n\nDe strategische campagnekaart is aanzienlijk uitgebreid in omvang, en omvat gebieden van de rijkdommen van India tot de onrust in Europa, en voor het eerst ook het potentieel van de Verenigde Staten van Amerika. Belangrijke systemen zijn verfijnd en geüpgraded:
\nDit hoofdspel is beschikbaar op diverse platforms, waaronder PC (Microsoft Windows), Linux, Mac, iOS en Android, wat strategisch commando onderweg mogelijk maakt. Naast de basisgame is er één grote uitbreiding en diverse downloadbare inhoud (DLC) beschikbaar om de ervaring verder te verdiepen. De community blijft de balans van de buskruit-gebaseerde gevechten en de diepgang van de wereldwijde campagne bespreken, waarbij de focus ligt op het beheersen van de nieuwe tactische uitdagingen die de 18e eeuw met zich meebrengt.
","tokens":{"input":2623,"output":897,"total":3520}}The content of this game is suitable for persons aged 16 years and over only. It contains: Realistic looking violence - This game allows the player to interact with other players ONLINE

Empire: Total War - Downloadable Content Pack contains the following five downloadable content packs (DLCs) for Empire: Total War: - The Warpath Campaign (a new campaign featuring an expanded battlefield and five new, playable Indian factions) - Elite Units of the East (adds 12 new elite units to the Maratha and Ottoman factions) - Elite Units of the West (adds 14 new elite units to all the major Western factions - Elite Units of the America (adds 15 new elite units to the American, British and French factions) - Special Forces (adds 9 new elite units to various factions) It requires Empire: Total War base game. In addition to the above the retail version features a Bonus Disc with trailers, concept art, screenshots and more.

The Elite Units of the East DLC for Empire: Total War adds 12 new elite units to the Maratha and Ottoman factions of Empire: Total War. Empire: Total War expands further East than any previous Total War game and this Downloadable Content includes the very best units from the Eastern lands. Most of these soldiers' expertise developed on the battlefield - some are fearsome brigands, others of them are drawn from a strong academic background, learned warriors. They will provide a vast array of tactical options: intimidating and cowing your enemies. Once you've purchased the content, you will unlock all new 12 Elite Units of the East in the single player campaign under the conditions below. They will also be available in multiplayer and single player battle modes, when playing with the appropriate faction.

The Elite Units of America Downloadable Content for Empire: Total War adds 15 new elite units to the American, British and French factions of Empire: Total War. In the last half of the 18th century, the political upheaval from thirteen of British Colonies in North America ultimately led to the 1776 Declaration of Independence and changed History for ever. The 15 units from the Elite Units of America Downloadable Content have all played a major part in the American Revolution. Though their background owes a lot to European military traditions , their identity is tied to the destiny of the United States, and gave these men courage and audacity like no other soldier on the battlefields. Once you've purchased the content, you will unlock all new 15 Elite Units of the West in the single player campaign under the conditions below. They will also be available in multiplayer and single player battle modes, when playing with the appropriate faction.

A new detailed North American Campaign Map expands the Empire: Total War experience, with 5 brand new American Indian factions, new units and technologies. Experience battles in the new Warpath Campaign and lead one of the 5 new factions in an epic war to defend your lands and drive out the invaders. Or take these units and their unique strengths into multiplayer battles.

Expand your Empire with downloadable content! The Elite Units of the West Downloadable Content for Empire: Total War introduces 14 completely unique brand new units from all the major Western factions. Featuring all new infantry and cavalry units, equipped with the best weapons and having undergone the most rigorous of training, the Elite Units of the West DLC is the perfect addition to your Empire's army and will bring even more options on the battlefield to all tacticians seeking to defeat their enemies. Once you've purchased the content, you will unlock all new 14 Elite Units of the West in the single player campaign under the conditions below. They will also be available in multiplayer and single player battle modes, when playing with the appropriate faction.

In a time when a soldier's life could be given easily and quickly, it took extreme courage and determination for a true hero to forge a reputation for themselves. Whether through harsh and highly disciplined training, generations of successful military tradition or world-leading technology, the Empire: Total War Elite Units are among the very best of the best. The Special Forces Units introduces six of the most influential military forces of the 18th Century. True to the period, these exclusive elite units become available on the campaign map via a certain faction or once a specific geographical region is under control. This pack also includes three more exclusive Elite Units, previously unavailable for sale. Each elite unit brings with it the potential to open up dramatic new strategies and turn the tide of your campaign. A cornerstone of your Empire's land or naval forces, each has the potential to be used to decisive and devastating effect. Empire: Total War Special Forces Units & Bonus Content consists of the following premium content for aficionados of the Total War series. This content is for use with Empire: Total War. Once Empire: Total War is installed the elite units will become available in the single player game under the conditions stated below.