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TOTAL WAR: PHARAOH

Total War has been revel-ling in fantasy and legends for a good long while now, but with Total War: Pharaoh the series returns to its roots, presenting a more grounded vision of history, albeit with some artistic licence. But even without magic, gods and superhuman leaders, Pharaoh still has some tricks up its sleeve.

Set during the Bronze Age collapse, sees Egypt dealing with myriad crises: the death of its ruler, threats from neighbors and incursions from the enigmatic Sea Peoples—an invading force of unknown origin. The tumultuous nature of the period is reflected in a stability system that throws more dangers at you as stability is lowered, from invasions to natural disasters.

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