I Ranked EVERY Total War Campaign in 2024

[@dozenbuzzard2662]

putting pharoh above shogun 2/fots is criminal

[@Chtigga]

Pharaoh after the Dynasties update is really solid. But I do like Shogun 2 FOTS a lot so I can understand your feeling.

[@123afish]

FOTS is so overrated. Only fun if you turn the busted naval bombardment off.

[@Chtigga]

@@123afish I think the campaign was more interesting than the main title's. Especially with this interesting combination of medieval and modern troops.

[@psychodoxie6987]

I can understand normal shogun 2(Because factions only have like 1 or 2 unique units and there is no unique or different ways to complete the campaign) but fots doesn't make sense for me

[@paulsilverston5188]

Not really dynasty is top tier all the way. Shogun ii is stll great though

[@delta6man]

I just want a new empire total war... They moved so far away, and they kept leaving games with bugs. I just wish the Empire 2 mod got an update.

[@dozenbuzzard2662]

empire total war isnt free from bugs lmfao, quite opposite actually (I do love empire tw but saying it has less bugs is weird)

[@delta6man]

@@dozenbuzzard2662 there are 2 bugs in it. Bankrupt AI crash and AI camera at end turn crash. Only other bug I know of is in ships and it's rare for me to get it.

[@NeillMistry]

Empire 2 mod has an updated version in it's discord server where you can install it.

[@michaelguzman4136]

I really hope the new medieval they’re working on allows captain commanded armies or some sort of mechanism like that

[@zachthompson9976]

​@@delta6manAre there really so few bugs now? Not played in years because the game was still a mess last I tried. Should I try vanilla or go with a overhaul mod? If so what do most recommend? Note I only played a few partial campaigns back in the day cuz the game was such a damn mess. Adore the premise and scope though

[@ResidentEyebrowAppreciator]

putting Napoleon last to bait rage comments is kind of chad ngl

[@lordgong4980]

Me agreeing though

[@rory6860]

I feel that he cheated though because he claimed to rank campaigns but actually ranked games. Napoleon has multiple campaigns, and it's main 2 campaigns easily beat many campaigns like Caesar in gaul, and Wrath of Sparta.

[@zachthompson9976]

Right! That is def a clever strat to deflect criticism. RESPECT! Lol Napoleon surprised, but what really got me was his shogun 2 placement! I paused the second he announced it to jump into comments for initial reaction before hearing his reasons lol

[@reasonator9538]

napoleon being last is crazy, it was so clean

[@AndysTake]

I know, forgive me

[@silencio9425]

Isn't really that crazy tbh, the mp is good but the single player is meh for me, small map and too tedious AI with the one unit army system thank God they remove it in Rome2

[@michaelguzman4136]

I really hope the medieval title they’re working on is a beautiful combination of everything. My biggest request is captain commanded armies again; along with geographically spread buildings

[@TheAxebitten]

Altough my favourite campaign is hands down Immortal Empires, I remember spending an obcene amount of hours in Medieval 2 (with Total realism mod). It was a treat. CA please make Medieval 3. No need to change any mechanics, just do M2 with better graphics

[@khal7702]

Have to agree with Pharaoh Dynasties, great map with awesome outposts building, raiding is actually useful in this game, Family tree is best to date, civil wars give amazing experience. want something similar with Medieval III. Also map is perfect for Crusades mod

[@AndysTake]

I knoooow

[@ancienthistorygaming]

The Court System would work nicely with a Medieval III due to the decentralization of the Kingdoms during Earlier Stages of the Middle Ages. Though we need games set in different periods as well, ones we haven't seen yet for sure.

[@RogueRanks]

Fall of the Samurai campaign where you create your own Republic is still one of my favorite challenges. Amazing video idea!

[@muzgash]

Empire Total War, the masterpiece where you can destroy France on turn 1 as England.

[@Rubafix989]

France having only one province is a bit stupid in that regard, Its the same with the netherlands and its economy being 100% nukeable on turn 1

[@sinaaafshar4154]

The only problem that Med II is lacking is the fact that it has no naval battle. And if they add new features for Electral counts of Empire from Warhammer III and Republic system of Empire i guess it would be nice again.

[@AndysTake]

yeah medieval 2 with naval battles would be great!

[@jo5r8753]

And horrible ai

[@lordgong4980]

I can't agree with Shogun 2 being so low and Pharaoh being so high

[@izymandius3822]

Pharaoh is amazing after the dynasty update

[@lysandergorisch1969]

I played the fuck out of Shogun 2 espeacally fall of the samurai and i dont think the campaigne is anywhere near as in depth plus the battles after a while become laughably easy and in the end its just one steamroll, espeacally if you exploit the fleet bombardments. Pharao feels much more like a challange to me .

[@dozenbuzzard2662]

@@izymandius3822 is better than shogun2 tho? Like I have much more fun playing s2 I feel like the ai (while still stupid ) is more engaging and the battle ai having a brain cell

[@GoalOrientedLifting]

Shogun isn't that good. Its pretty much the same troops and all factions feel and look almost the same

[@HomemdaFaina]

@@GoalOrientedLifting Shamefuuuuur dispray!! I agree, to a point. There is limited replayability with Shogun 2, even with Fots and Rots. But I still played the heck out of it. Can't talk about Pharaoh, haven't played it.

[@basileusp5494]

I would place Attila ahead of Pharoah just because of the time period, but I totally agree with you on number one. No other game (especially its mods) has held my attention for longer than this game has. Still going strong in 2024 and into 2025. I can't see myself not playing this game well into the future.

[@sealstorm1935]

Puttiing Napoleon at the bottom is just criminal man.

[@AndysTake]

I know it is, but sometimes you have to do crimes to make things right

[@aramokurdo]

Napoleon is just another Empire expansion

[@370zUsurper]

"Warhammer 3 campaign is cheesy and arcadey," then it can't be higher than Rome's campaign.

[@rory6860]

They can be higher than one another based off of what you like. If you prefer historical scenarios and neat battle lines and conventional tactics rome II is just way better. If you prefer insane unit variety, bombastic effects, and a quicker pace game warhammer III is way better.

[@NeillMistry]

I thought that every campaign meant all those mini-campaigns as well. Like the Italian, Egyptian and Peninsular campaigns for Napoleon Wrath campaign for Empire DLC campaigns for Med II ROTS and FOTS for Shogun 2 etc.

[@justinlacek1481]

Three Kingdoms just really is the most underrated TW ever created lol

[@GoalOrientedLifting]

Medieval total war 2 hat some of the best troop variety ive seen apart from the fantasy one, if you unlock all the factions. I cant velieve they had so many good systems and discarded em in more modern ones

[@THEegg166]

Creative Assembly please make remake of Empire 2 with good AI .... i will support and love you same

[@hocestbellumchannel]

Having played Rome TW and Medieval II on release I'd say that Rome TW was better. But I understand that's a personal take. Can't talk about Pharaoh though since I haven't played it yet.

[@rory6860]

I am more of a fan of rome 1 too but honestly if medieval II got a good remastered it might be equal.

[@Tom-sd2vi]

I need a medieval 2 remaster, for me the series peaked back then in 2006.

[@sinclairo3349]

Are these medieval 2 impressions vanilla or modded? Man it still looks pretty solid after all these years.

[@cheeher3212]

MEII also had weapons and armor upgrades that looked cool as heck when going up the tiers!

[@PrimeChaosVC]

At least he did say it is his list and his opinions. Good to know that people like different things.

[@Sakarraterrum]

My personal campaing top: - Medieval 2 - Warhammer 3 Inmortal Empires - Shogun 2 - Three Kingdoms - Attila - Rome 2 - Rome/Rome Remastered - Pharaoh Dinastyes - Troy - Napoleon - Throne of Britannia - Empire - Medieval - Shogun

[@freelancershogun]

Andy, that is a neat video, but please add timestamps next time. Thanks!

[@anishlahiri5515]

Didn't quite like this rating video of yours @AndysTake

[@lemonyboi5844]

I agree with shogun 2 being quite low, I love the game and think its awesome but its designed in a way where you have to use all of the features and mechanics at all times every time. In that its very well balanced and interesting but very linear in campaign possibilities. shogun 2's campaign reminds me more of a well designed board game.

[@StormKnight1]

I know Warhammer 3 is a solid game with quite a visual spectacle but as a total war fan, and an old school one at that, you managed to convince me that Pharaoh is above Rome 1, but you didn't manage to convince me that Warhammer total war is above Rome 1. Id say that's your biggest error, that and whatever people are saying about shogun though I haven't played it so can't pretend I'm worthy to comment on that aspect.

[@yokagi.1]

where is names bro ?!!!!

[@sniperwolfe0361]

Ooof no FOTS in the list seems wild lol made me feel like I should give Pharos dynasty a try though

[@AndysTake]

@@sniperwolfe0361 I didn’t add it because I view it as part of shogun 2, but you’re right, it could’ve been included

[@sniperwolfe0361]

@ yeah similar to Attila and dynasties and mythos is how I see it too. Would you say FOTS is the highlight of Shogun 2 or would you still rank Shogun 2 campaign over FOTS

[@AndysTake]

@@sniperwolfe0361 yes, if I had included it as a separate campaign, I would’ve placed it probably… at number 3

[@zachthompson9976]

6:46 Ok I just had to pause here to give my initial reaction lol 😳🤯😤NUMBER NINE!? Andy, are you doing okay?? I mean, CLEARLY you've lost your damn mind, but aside from that.... You okay homie??? I'm concerned....😅 This isnt my fist video of yours, so I already respect your opinions, regardless if I agree with them or not. You def earned that from me already. BUUUTTTTT...... Can't wait to hear your reasons for putting one of the top 3 TW campaigns at NINTH!!! If somehow manage to convince me it's justified I'll super thanks or patreon 10$, on my honor as a nerd 😅 Regardless, thanks for all the enjoyment you've brought with your vids! Hope we can continue watching for years to come 😊✌️

[@mullenio4200]

The comments here are a bit harsh. This is all subjective and I bet those deriding Pharaoh have never played it because of the bad rep it has. But for me, Third Age total war is my favourite campaign of all time and it's not even an official one. 😬

[@MrTomcus1234]

WH 3 being mid-tier made my blood boil

[@donmeisner4438]

We need Empire 2 and Medieval 3

[@Nick-m7t]

You forgot Shogun! 😭😭😭 Should be number 1. Nothing else existed that was comparable when that game came out.

[@Tomfooleryman57]

Deleting comments calling out your behavior doesnt help lmao

[@AndysTake]

@@Tomfooleryman57 what comments did I delete? Feel shame, man

[@Tomfooleryman57]

@AndysTake you should feel shame for deleting a post you didn't want anyone to see

[@ЕвгенЗаплава]

Crazy list, exept 1st place

[@rakeshpuri3073]

Make video on empire total war mobile

[@AndysTake]

I will when the time comes!

[@liama2846]

Andy, disappointed you put Napoleon worst and Shogun 2 so low purely for increasing comments. Expected better. 100% all for encouraging comments for the community but doing so in the way you have is disappointing…

[@AndysTake]

@@liama2846 what do you mean just for comments? I’m the one taking on the «risk» here lmao of putting these games on a list. This is what I think, but if it was JUST based on what I like, I would’ve put Napoleon much higher

[@svlla_terrenvs]

Rome 2 is an offense to the roman history, and most certainly a disgrace to video games

[@Sarcasmses]

Love Medieval 2 for the mods. Imo its campaign map is an ugly mutated malformed mass of green and tan tissue. It takes mods like Tsardoms or DaC with custom textures to make it look nice. Attila's great too, my favorite unmodded TW campaign, though I'll admit I've never finished an Attila campaign to 450AD. I usually get to 420AD or kill Attila and call it quits, there's no challenge left afterward.

[@GoalOrientedLifting]

Medieval 2 with only the factions unlocked is one of the best maps to play. With so many unique troops

[@aramokurdo]

Rome 2 & Attila = The Worst Campaign Ever! ---- Rome 1 Med 2 Empire 1 = The Best Campaign! ---- Shogun 2 Three Kingdoms = Good Campaign!

[@agonyproreal]

rome 2 is heat i dont wanna hear it

[@flightsimulatorlad6664]

gonna be real I really just think campaigns should just serve as context for the tactical battles, and I think this video misses that whole point (and why there is a big stink over NTW's low ranking). The point of NTW's campaigns were to replicate and relive the actions of the man himself, and I think the European campaign does a fantastic job at that. The actual Napoleon never really thought about Anatolia or Egypt and so on post 1800, because he saw himself as a European monarch focusing on European things. The NTW campaigns force you as Napoleon in a way to focus on the big threats of Britain and then later on Russia, and given how utterly wonky and broken the ETW/NTW campaign AI could be, I think it's actually a case of "less is more" here.

[@davidsaville5239]

Personally, I really don't like the design of the campaign map of Rome Total War 2 as I much prefer the map from Rome Total War 1!!

[@Listitan]

Vanilla: Med1+2 and Rome 1 Mods: Med 2 and Attilla. The other campaigns especially warhammer and pharaoh were so bad... Oh and fuck all the games where u cant recruit armies without a general LUL

[@davehas12]

TW is dead .. RIP 😢

[@GamesExposed]

pharaoh is 2nd really? I thought most of TW community skipped on this one. I don't doubt that you can like it but to me numbers indicate weather something is succesful or not and for instance people still play Rome 2 or Medieval 2 today even tho they're old games. However Pharaoh has less daily numbers than these old games on steam charts. I have been refraining myself from buying the game. If you say the campaign map mechanics are good then perhaps we should just wait until they implement them in a time and place that most of us care about. It's time for another Medieval game.

[@jamieedwards4475]

Pharoah 2 lmaaaaaaaqooooo

[@azarisLP]

There's just no way that the map-painting exercise that is the Medieval 2 imperial campaign is better than 3K or even Shogun 2. I would barely rank it above Rome 2. There's literally nothing to do in the campaign - no goals, no endgame crisis, just nothing but map-painting. Yeah Mongols and Timurids will show up, but unless you're in the Middle East you can just ignore them. Also the worst campaign in any TW game is the Rise of the Samurai DLC. Just the main Shogun 2 campaign but way shorter and with shitter units.

[@wisephilosopher]

This list is a sham

[@MarkyMcOliver]

Putting Empire TW and pharaoh above Warhammer is a crime. You greatly seem to overvalue family trees when the majority of the community feels like that mechanic has always felt forced and a major deterrent to players. Most asked question on most TW foeums is “how do I turn off character aging” total war warhammer doesn’t have that annoying bullshit and is much more popular because of it. If I play a Lu Bu campaign, I want to play as Lu Bu longer than 20 turns before he dies and I am stuck playing his historically insignificant son… Population system? Warhammer does have a population system…have you played it? Also building fortifications was always so exploitable in every game that included the feature. I honestly started not using it because it was so easy to win using it. Agreed we need medieval 3

[@AndysTake]

@@MarkyMcOliver Warhammer doesn’t have a population system, it has an abstract growth system which in no way simulates an actual populace. And yes, a family is one of the most requested features in all of total war, where have you been for the past 20 years?

[@MarkyMcOliver]

@ actually reading the forums and players input….most players honestly don’t like the family tree system in any of the games. They put up with it at best but every single time CA has asked players about the feature it’s been largely regarded as a major negative feature in every game where it’s been included…also the top mod for most of those games is a mod that disables it…so where have you been the last 20 years?

[@AndysTake]

@@MarkyMcOliver I’ve been on forums and communities where family trees are majorly important to immersion :)

[@MarkyMcOliver]

@ but way more often the family trees are hated for their negative effects on actual gameplay….like it’s not even close. Most people hate them, because we all just love having lords we spent 3 hours building up, just to randomly die and all your work is lost. Such a great feature…that nobody misses when it’s not included

[@AndysTake]

@@MarkyMcOliver everyone loved that feature and misses it… who the f would want immortal lords, that’s insane, so unrealistic and so unimmersive…

[@scottmorrison5245]

First

[@chrismckerron3691]

Have a cookie!

[@ZenAndPsychedelicHealingCenter]

h@AndysTake Use timestamps.

[@AndysTake]

@@ZenAndPsychedelicHealingCenter will add them later!