With the full localization of Total War: Shogun 2 into Japanese, more people are taking on the challenge as daimyo of the Warring States period. This game offers detailed realistic battle simulations and has captivated many players.
The Real-Time Battle Hurdle for Beginners
The game's charm lies in its grand scale and realism, yet its complexity can be a hurdle for beginners. Particularly, many express hesitation towards real-time battles. However, this experience report introduces the ability to pause battles to give commands, suggesting that even beginners have room to play strategically.
The Choice and Strategy of the Shimazu Clan
While there are various clan options available, the author chose to engage with the Shimazu clan as a beginner. Starting in Satsuma, the choices of location, which are geographically advantageous and benefit from Nanban trade, allow for gradual expansion of power.
The Shimazu clan's strength lies in its katana samurai, which can be enhanced in a forge, making it strategically effective. Knowing such options for progression can offer reassurance to beginners.
First Trials and Lessons from Failures
In the early stages of the game, the importance of realistic resource management is emphasized. The author expanded a castle without considering resource balance, which led to the people's dissatisfaction and a rebellion. Through this failure, the importance of stabilizing the economic foundation of agriculture and the happiness of the people was learned.
The lessons learned from the rebellion highlight how crucial securing food and managing public dissatisfaction are to game progress. In future challenges, focusing on stabilizing the economy and security will be necessary.
