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Minimum: Interface : Microsoft® Windows Vista®/XP®/Windows® 7 Processeur : 2.3 GHz CPU avec SSE2 Mémoire : 1 Go RAM (XP), 2 Go RAM (Vista®/Windows® 7) Graphismes : 256 Mo DirectX® 9.0c shader model 2b compatible GPU DirectX®: DirectX® 9.0c Disque dur : 21 Go d'espace disque

Recommended: Interface : Microsoft® Windows Vista®/XP®/Windows® 7 Processeur : 2.6 GHz Dual Core CPU Mémoire : 2 Go RAM (XP), 4 Go RAM (Vista®/Windows® 7) Graphismes : 256 Mo DirectX® 9.0c shader model 3 compatible GPU DirectX®: DirectX® 9.0c Disque dur : 21 Go d'espace disque

Total War: NAPOLEON – Definitive Edition

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Released February 25, 2010
sample: 484 reviews posted after launch (177 AI-classified)
93/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 92 % · 27,327 reviews (« Very Positive »)
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Total War: NAPOLEON – Definitive Edition has captivated players with its engaging gameplay, as evidenced by 126 positive mentions out of 143, with many investing over 25 hours into the game. The game's post-release reception is overwhelmingly positive, with 93% of players leaving positive reviews. The game's strategic depth and historical context have contributed to its enduring popularity.

What it's about: Complétez votre collection Total War avec cette Definitive Edition de Total War: Napoleon, incluant tous les DLC et fonctionnalités mises à jour depuis la sortie du jeu

In-game

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« My enemies are many, my equals are also many, in the shade of olive trees, I lost the Italian campaign on easy mode in this game, would recommend though 9/10 »
👍 anonymous review · 134 h played22
« what can i say.. its one of the better Total War games... and despite its many flaws and bugs its leagues ahead of anything Creative Assembly comes with these days... »
👍 anonymous review · 1104 h played1
« 197 hours of my life have been enjoyed playing this game lol I have waited over ten years to play it and it was worth the wait! these classics are much better than the newer tittles like total war pharaoh. »
👍 anonymous review · 260 h played1
« althiugh this is a very fun game, it is defenitly not for me this is on a different level of autsim at a breaking point, I'll just stick to stonghold crusader. »
👍 anonymous review · 3 h played4
« Pretty good Napoleonic Simulation Game, using the old Total War Empire engine. The battle sim is a standard any other Total War game sim, the economic and diplomacy rather too simple.. »
👍 anonymous review · 73 h played1
« GOOD!!! I can't help playing this game for hours You know that I have stopped playing games for three months because there are NO GAMES which can arouse my interest. But Napoleon did IT!!! »
👍 anonymous review · 2 h played1
« Intéressant mais les bots sont horribles et ça devient vite répétitif »
👎 anonymous review · 3 h played
« ses moin mieux que total wars empire ses la merde »
👎 anonymous review · 22 h played
« In April 2023 an update was pushed to all TW games that added nothing but removed chat from multiplayer. Yes, an essential to playing MP, feature was removed yet players were not recompensated. »
👎 anonymous review · 4 h played
« NOT reccomended for newer systems, game is unplayable for windows 11/12th+ gen CPUs. NAPOLEON, EMPIRE, & MEDIEVAL II all need remasters to work normally on newer Systems/Monitors. »
👎 anonymous review · 89 h played
« Its a fun game when It works but the AI is shockingly bad »
👎 anonymous review · 9 h played
« some of the best battles in the series. they are both meticulous and broad quick and fast (multiplayer battles at least). campaign is pretty meh. music is astounding »
👍 anonymous review · 566 h played1

In players' words

« My enemies are many, my equals are also many, in the shade of olive trees, I lost the Italian campaign on easy mode in this game, would recommend though 9/10 »
👍 anonymous review · 134 h played22
« Intéressant mais les bots sont horribles et ça devient vite répétitif »
👎 anonymous review · 3 h played
« what can i say.. its one of the better Total War games... and despite its many flaws and bugs its leagues ahead of anything Creative Assembly comes with these days... »
👍 anonymous review · 1104 h played1
« ses moin mieux que total wars empire ses la merde »
👎 anonymous review · 22 h played
« 197 hours of my life have been enjoyed playing this game lol I have waited over ten years to play it and it was worth the wait! these classics are much better than the newer tittles like total war pharaoh. »
👍 anonymous review · 260 h played1
« In April 2023 an update was pushed to all TW games that added nothing but removed chat from multiplayer. Yes, an essential to playing MP, feature was removed yet players were not recompensated. »
👎 anonymous review · 4 h played
« althiugh this is a very fun game, it is defenitly not for me this is on a different level of autsim at a breaking point, I'll just stick to stonghold crusader. »
👍 anonymous review · 3 h played4
« NOT reccomended for newer systems, game is unplayable for windows 11/12th+ gen CPUs. NAPOLEON, EMPIRE, & MEDIEVAL II all need remasters to work normally on newer Systems/Monitors. »
👎 anonymous review · 89 h played
« Pretty good Napoleonic Simulation Game, using the old Total War Empire engine. The battle sim is a standard any other Total War game sim, the economic and diplomacy rather too simple.. »
👍 anonymous review · 73 h played1
« Its a fun game when It works but the AI is shockingly bad »
👎 anonymous review · 9 h played
« GOOD!!! I can't help playing this game for hours You know that I have stopped playing games for three months because there are NO GAMES which can arouse my interest. But Napoleon did IT!!! »
👍 anonymous review · 2 h played1
« some of the best battles in the series. they are both meticulous and broad quick and fast (multiplayer battles at least). campaign is pretty meh. music is astounding »
👍 anonymous review · 566 h played1

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Gameplay
88 % pos · n=143
Content / longevity
56 % pos · n=25
Multiplayer
55 % pos · n=20
Graphics / art
71 % pos · n=17
Story / writing
92 % pos · n=13
Performance
50 % pos · n=10
Audio / music
67 % pos · n=9
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=8
Value for money
57 % pos · n=7
Interface / UX
0 % pos · n=6
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay143126107
Content / longevity251438
Multiplayer201127
Graphics / art171205
Story / writing131201
Performance10505
Audio / music9603
Stability / bugs8008
Value for money7403
Interface / UX6006

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 57 h on median; those who dislike it: 23 h.

<2h
57 % (n=7)
2-10h
86 % (n=65)
10-25h
91 % (n=98)
>25h
96 % (n=314)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

➡️ Stable reception over time
Oct 2025 : 95% positive95OctNov 2025 : 87% positive87NovDec 2025 : 92% positive92DecJan 2026 : 100% positive100JanFeb 2026 : 100% positive100FebMar 2026 : 100% positive100MarApr 2026 : 94% positive94AprMay 2026 : 88% positive88MayJun 2026 : 95% positive95JunJul 2026 : 94% positive94Jul

% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).

💶 Price history

€0.27€7.25€14.24€21.22€28.2120132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026€3.49

Steam price tracked automatically since Sep 27, 2012 · All-time low: €3.49 (Aug 20, 2013)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

0,5 % Hardcore

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 71 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 3,6 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • Gameplay is a major strength, with 126 positive mentions out of 143
  • The game's post-release reception is very positive, with 93% of players leaving positive reviews
  • Players are highly invested, with 96% of those playing over 25 hours leaving positive reviews
  • The game's story is well-received, with 12 positive mentions out of 13

Weaknesses

  • Performance is a concern, with 5 negative mentions out of 10
  • Bugs are a significant issue, with 8 negative mentions out of 8
  • The user interface is also a problem, with 6 negative mentions out of 6

Who is it for?

This game is ideal for fans of strategy games, particularly those interested in historical contexts and deep gameplay mechanics. Players who enjoy investing time and effort into a game will find Total War: NAPOLEON – Definitive Edition highly rewarding.

Is Total War: NAPOLEON – Definitive Edition worth it in 2026?

Yes — player reception is very positive: 92% of 27,327 Steam reviews are positive (player score 93/100). Most-praised strength: Gameplay is a major strength. Current price: 24,99€.

Verdict

Total War: NAPOLEON – Definitive Edition is a standout title in the strategy genre, with a highly engaging gameplay experience and a strong historical context. Despite some minor issues with performance and bugs, the game's many strengths make it a must-play for fans of the genre. With its enduring popularity and positive post-release reception, this game is a great choice for anyone looking for a challenging and rewarding strategy experience.

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