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Shogun: Total War is a turn-based strategy and real-time tactics computer game developed by The Creative Assembly and published by Electronic Arts.

Released in June 2000, the game became the debut title in The Creative Assembly's Total War series.

Set in Japan during Sengoku jidai — the " Warring States " period from the 15th to the beginning of the 17th century — the game has players adopt the leader of a contemporary Japanese clan, attempt to conquer the nation and claim the position of shogun.

The turn-based aspect of the game focuses on a map of Japan where military force, religion, diplomacy, espionage and economics all influence the player's actions, whilst battles are fought in a 3D real-time mode.

Sun Tzu's The Art of War is central to the game ; its precepts are quoted often and its strategies recommended.