STW vs S2TW mp core gameplay

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The first games MP was more balanced, it also had better maps (atm this may change but no Totomi or 4th yet) and S2 is slower. However Shogun 2 is by far the best TW since VI in terms of online play, yesterdays patch improved it a lot as well. It has a matchmaking facilities which slowly are getting good, plus all the old ways of making games. You don't see all the community in one screen like you did in 1, which can be frustrating to the older generation who can miss the old community style. Steams pants tbh imo but there you go you get used to it after a while.

In terms of comparisons you have all the old units you had in 1 and a few more, theres more micro management as certain units and generals have abilities,with upgradable Avatar generals and veterans Army setup is more important than in 1, you won't see as diverse armies as you did back then.

Having said that its still Shogun and its pretty damn good tbh I'm sure you'll love it, nows a good time to get it, as improved a lot since launch and there is a LAN option.