More than this, Shogun 2 was for many Total War fans a series return to form. Shogun 2 represented how far the franchise had come, as well as the huge leaps in technology and presentation over a small pocket of history. The return to Feudal Japan roots was more than symbolic, as Shogun 2 side-by-side with the original Shogun showcased vast technological and mechanical improvements the famed strategy developer had built and refined over almost a decade. After almost a decade of Total War games, the developer had finally come full circle. The Creative Assembly’s Shogun 2: Total War represented a poignant moment in the developer’s history.
