I played my first campaign as Irsu, a Canaanite raider lord.

And lets not forget the coastlines.

Theyre the main threat to your empire!, Sofia insisted when Ispoke to thema few months back.

Ramesses going into battle on a chariot in Total War: Pharaoh

So what can men do in the face of such reckless sandalism?

Well, you could build outposts for one.

Or dot waystations across your empire to help armies travel faster from one end to the other.

A battalion of Medjay archers ready their bows in Total War: Pharaoh.

Theyre a great addition.

Arse ladders are gone!

No one in the Bronze Age could fit an entire siege ladder up their rectum!

A look at Khufu The Great Builder’s legacy in Total War: Pharaoh.

Herein lies the tragedy of Pharaoh.

Nothing can make up for the fact that no-one can fix Total War in this sort of timeframe.

Thats not how walls work, mates!

The overworld map, with an alert showing sea people invading the player’s territory in Total War: Pharaoh.

You know what definitely cant fix Total War?

The pre-order cosmetic packs Pharaoh has.

But it is naff.

A lovely coastline in Total War: Pharaoh.

Dont do this, I would say.

Youll probably want to, you know, play something fun though.

A customisation screen in Total War: Pharaoh.

A parade of chariots charge into battle in Total War: Pharaoh.

Presiding over a court trial in Total War: Pharaoh.