Question is simple, which one do you prefer?
My answer - Shogun Total War. Why? Immersion. Atmosphere. Strategy map - playing chess on the map feels more like a strategy game based on rock paper scissors rather than 3D. AI as well, the computer effectively manages the terrain.
2D battles. This might seem strange but the whole backwardness of the game engine manages to recreate some of the authenticity and art of the Sengoku Jidai era.
EDIT.
I just want to mention that I'm enjoying S2TW greatly. I'm having a serious blast even on low settings and that I'm really appreciating the work done by CA. Epic game, but I still prefer STW.
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