Total War: PHARAOH is the latest title in this award-winning strategy game series. Explore ancient Egypt at the height of its power and take part in the dramatic events that threatened its existence. Use fast-paced, real-time battles and a magnificent turn-based empire management system to defeat your opponents, become the last pharaoh, and face the collapse of civilization. As the end of the reign of the great pharaoh Merenptah draws near, the people of Egypt cry out for a new leader. Many dream of the power that the throne gives, but the path that leads to it is full of dangers. Discover this incredibly vivid reconstruction of the fall of the Bronze Age as you battle chaos, face natural disasters, and defend your people from waves of invaders. Enemy armies aren't the only challenges that await you on the battlefield. Guide your soldiers through ever-changing weather conditions, from heavy rains to sandstorms, and see how they affect the fate of battle. But beware of fire. It can quickly cover the entire battlefield and, as it spreads, burn forests and settlements. Prove your claim to the throne of a pharaoh or a great Hittite king and expand the borders of your kingdom on a campaign map that includes the culturally rich cities of Egypt, Canaan, and Anatolia. Choose one of eight leaders, learn about their unique playstyle, and take control of an army of diverse units. Whether you're playing the role of a diplomat who wins the hearts of courtiers, a relentless commander or a wreath of chaos, become a leader who will forever go down in history. As you strive to become a pharaoh, you can explore the beautiful lands that were part of ancient Egypt at the height of its power. From the fertile banks of the Nile, through the windswept deserts of the Sinai Peninsula, to the rocky cliffs of ancient Anatolia, the extraordinary scenery captures both the beauty and the brutality of this turbulent period in the history of these lands. With the new campaign parameter customization feature, no gameplay will ever be the same. Customization allows you to choose random starting positions for all factions, change the detailed settings of resources and natural disasters, and more. With a huge number of options, you can make your task more difficult or become a huge powerhouse and make it easier for yourself to win.