Shogun: Total War

Turn-based strategy meets real-time tactics across 15th-17th century Japan's civil war era. You're a clan leader trying to become Shogun by conquering the nation. On a 2D campaign map, you recruit armies, manage provinces, and handle diplomacy, trade, espionage, and assassinations between turns. When your forces meet an enemy, the game shifts to 3D real-time battles where you command samurai units directly. The campaign map sets up conflicts; the battles decide them. Success requires balancing strategic expansion with tactical combat skill. It's built around historical accuracy rather than fantasy elements, so expect period-appropriate units and clan dynamics.