Recording summary · February 2022
DO NOT BUY Total War - Warhammer 3 - VERY disappointing
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Overview
Total War: Warhammer 3 is viewed as a disappointment compared to Warhammer: Total War 2, featuring minimal upgrades in visuals and mechanics, an unappealing race roster, and the omission of legacy factions despite its 130-gigabyte installation size.
Daniel rated Total War: Warhammer 3 a 2.8 out of 10, declined to recommend the title, and decided to delete it to return to Warhammer: Total War 2.
Themes
Comparison of gameplay mechanics, visuals, and standalone necessity between Total War: Warhammer 3 and Total War: Warhammer 2.
Roster composition in Total War: Warhammer 3, including eight new races, giant unit mobs, and the absence of legacy factions such as the Empire, Elves, Orcs, Dwarves, Lizardmen, and Undead.
Developments
Daniel downloaded the 130-gigabyte installation file for Total War: Warhammer 3.
Daniel played the newly released Total War: Warhammer 3.
Daniel decided to delete Total War: Warhammer 3 and return to Warhammer: Total War 2.
Uncertainties & gaps
Whether Sega created the Chinese and Viking-themed factions specifically for Total War: Warhammer 3 or derived them from existing tabletop lore unknown to Daniel.
Whether Sega or the developers will eventually release downloadable content reintroducing the Empire race into Total War: Warhammer 3.