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. The only limiting factor to an amazing game is the difficulty, as for experienced players the game becomes simple even on very hard. All the same, this is a definite must have.