**Empire: Total War – Definitive Edition**
**Overview:**
Released on March 3, 2009, *Empire: Total War* is a strategy game developed by Creative Assembly and published by Sega. The Definitive Edition includes all downloadable content (DLC) and feature updates released since the initial launch. This installment in the Total War series combines turn-based strategy with real-time tactical battles, set during the 18th century—a period marked by significant military advancements and global political changes.
**Plot:**
*Empire: Total War* immerses players in the 18th century, highlighting the political and military dynamics across Europe, the Americas, and India. The game introduces the Warpath campaign, where players command one of five Native American factions to defend their territories against encroaching enemies. This campaign features unique agents and tribal technologies.
**Gameplay:**
– **Strategic Management:** Players aim to dominate the world through a blend of strategic planning, economic management, and political maneuvering. Success requires a keen understanding of military tactics, economics, religion, and politics.
– **Armies and Units:** The game allows players to assemble armies with elite units from various regions. The Definitive Edition adds new units through DLCs:
– **Elite Units of the East:** Adds 12 new units to the Maratha and Ottoman factions.
– **Elite Units of the West:** Introduces 14 unique units from major Western factions.
– **Elite Units of America:** Includes 15 new units for the American, British, and French factions, reflecting their roles in the American Revolution.
– **Naval Combat:** Features true 3D naval combat, allowing players to command individual ships or entire fleets, and adapt tactics with cannons and muskets.
– **Global Scope:** The game’s map spans multiple continents, showcasing diverse cultures and historical contexts.
**Key Features:**
– **All-Inclusive Content:** Includes all DLCs and updates from the game’s release.
– **3D Naval Combat:** Command ships and fleets with detailed tactical options.
– **Historical Warfare:** Reflects the evolving tactics and formations of 18th-century warfare.
– **Grand Strategy:** Combines strategic planning with real-time tactics.
**Release Date:**
– March 3, 2009
**System Requirements:**
– **Minimal:**
– **Processor:** 2.4 GHz
– **Graphics:** 512 MB
– **Memory:** 4 GB RAM
– **Disk Space:** 20 GB HD space
– **System:** macOS 10.12.2 (as of version 1.4)
**Note:** Certain graphics cards (ATI X1xxx series, Intel GMA series, and NVIDIA 7xxx series) are not supported. Users on older OS X versions (before 10.11) can access a compatible version via the Beta tab in the game’s properties window by selecting the ‘Mac 1.3 – Use for legacy OS X’ branch.
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