I for one have been infatuated with the Total War series since I first played Medieval Total War a long time ago. The combination of large-scale strategy and battle-field tactics offer an incredible experience as you craft your empire. Medieval II continues along this line, although the stunning graphics and in-game movies only heighten the experience. A definite must-have for gamers who enjoy both strategic planning and watching as your men brutally destroy the opposition on the battlefield.

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This account is from the Britania campaign from the Kingdoms expansion pack. I played as the English with difficulty very hard/ very hard. To make things more interesting, I am also not allowed to adopt any men into the family – my family tree must consist of pure descendants.

It is the summer of 1258. King Henry, sitting in the Tower in London, sighs as he surveys the map of Britain. At a glance, all is going well – most of the British Isles is painted red, proof of his ancestor’s successful conquests.

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