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Battles of the Ancient World

HexWar Games · Sep 15, 2017

The ‘Battles of the Ancient World’ game system is a tactical simulation of some of the greatest and most important battles from 1457 B.C. to 378 A.D.. Each scenario features one of these great battles and players may play as either side. The game has been designed to ensure maximum playability and historical accuracy, in that order.

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The ‘Battles of the Ancient World’ game system is a tactical simulation of some of the greatest and most important battles from 1457 B.C. to 378 A.D.. Each scenario features one of these great battles and players may play as either side. Each unit in the game represents an actual unit that participated in the battle, each with an actual strength between 250 and 1,200 men. The map represents the actual terrain over which each battle was fought. The game has been designed to ensure maximum playability and historical accuracy, in that order. There are over 55 different units across all the missions, ranging from elite Roman Legionaries, to Persian Scythed Chariots. Each unit has its own unique ability that you need to take advantage of in order to win each battle.

Key Features:
  • High Definition Era Graphics.
  • All missions, except the tutorial, can be played as both sides.
  • 3 levels of difficulty.
  • Over 50 Unique Units.
  • Detailed Combat Analysis.
  • Flank Attacks.
  • Strategic Movement.
  • Hours of Gameplay.
  • Detailed Reference Charts.
  • Map Zoom.

Maps:
  • Arbela (331 B.C.)
  • Cannae (216 B.C.)
  • Pharsalus (48 B.C.)
  • Teutoburger Wald (9 A.D.)
  • Issus (333 B.C.)
  • Metaurus (207 B.C.)
  • Carrhae (53 B.C.)
  • Idivisto (16 A.D.)
  • Boudicca (60 A.D.)
  • Megiddo (1457 B.C.)
  • Kadesh (1275 B.C.)
  • Lake Trasimene (217 B.C.)
  • Munda (45 B.C.)
  • Adrianople (378 A.D.)
  • Marathon (490 B.C.)
  • Granicus (334 B.C.)
  • Zama (202 B.C.)
  • Chalons (451 A.D.)
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System requirements Windows

Windows

Minimum

Minimum:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD equivalent
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: OpenGL 2.1 supporting graphics card
  • Storage: 1 GB available space

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Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • Graphics: Discrete graphics with 256 MB or more VRAM
Game details Languages, features & support
Publisher
Hunted Cow Games
Brazilian rating
14
Steam Germany rating
16
Features
Single-player, Family Sharing
Languages
English
Compatibility & accessibility Steam Deck, controllers & access features

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What is the recorded Steam price for Battles of the Ancient World?
The last observed Steam price for Battles of the Ancient World is $9.99. Check Steam for current pricing and availability.
What genre is Battles of the Ancient World?
Battles of the Ancient World is a Strategy game.
Who developed Battles of the Ancient World?
Battles of the Ancient World was developed by HexWar Games and published by Hunted Cow Games.
What platforms does Battles of the Ancient World support?
Available on Steam for Windows.

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