Summary
- Release Year: 2012
- Genres: Indie, Real Time Strategy (RTS), Strategy
- Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Developers: Longbow Games
- Publishers: Longbow Games
Hegemony Gold: Wars of Ancient Greece is an epic strategy wargame that expands and refines the award-winning Hegemony: Philip of Macedon with brand new content and features. Experience the full range of warfare from reconnaissance and raids to field battles and mountain blockades as you campaign across a continuous satellite-accurate map of ancient Greece.
Conquer the Ancient Greek World
Play as Macedonia, Athens, or Sparta in the three historical campaigns, or choose one of the 26 factions in the epic sandbox mode and forge your own empire. With dynamic new diplomacy options and greatly expanded tactics, Hegemony Gold sets the new standard for ancient warfare.
Key Features:
- Unprecedented Scale and Detail: Experience the vastness of ancient Greece on a continuous satellite-accurate map. From the towering peaks of Mount Olympus to the fertile plains of Attica, every river, mountain range, and city is meticulously recreated.
- Epic Battles: Command thousands of troops in real-time battles that recreate the chaotic and bloody nature of ancient warfare. Flanking maneuvers, cavalry charges, and siege warfare are all at your disposal.
- Deep Strategy and Diplomacy: Wage war not only on the battlefield but also in the courts of diplomacy. Forge alliances, negotiate treaties, and bribe your way to victory. Or, if you prefer, conquer your enemies through sheer military might.
- Dynamic Supply System: Manage your supply lines and logistics to keep your armies fed and supplied. Cut off your enemy’s supplies or burn their crops to starve them into submission.
- Sandbox Mode: Choose from 26 different factions and conquer ancient Greece on your own terms. Set your own victory conditions, choose your starting position, and forge your own path to glory.
Gameplay:
Hegemony Gold is a turn-based strategy game with a heavy emphasis on realism and historical accuracy. Players take control of one of 26 factions and must use a combination of military, economic, and diplomatic手段 to achieve their goals.
The game’s map is divided into provinces, each of which has its own unique terrain, resources, and population. Players must carefully manage their resources and supply lines to ensure that their armies are well-fed and equipped.
Combat in Hegemony Gold is a complex and challenging affair. Players must consider factors such as unit morale, terrain, and supply lines when making their decisions. Battles can be fought in real-time or in a turn-based mode.
Diplomacy is also an important part of Hegemony Gold. Players can form alliances, negotiate treaties, and bribe other factions to gain an advantage. However, diplomacy is not always the best option, and sometimes it is necessary to resort to war to achieve one’s goals.
Historical Campaigns:
Hegemony Gold features three historical campaigns that allow players to experience some of the most famous conflicts in ancient Greek history. The campaigns are:
- The Peloponnesian War: Play as Athens or Sparta and fight for control of ancient Greece.
- The Rise of Macedon: Play as Philip II of Macedon and conquer the Greek city-states.
- The Wars of Alexander the Great: Play as Alexander the Great and conquer the Persian Empire.
Sandbox Mode:
In sandbox mode, players can choose from 26 different factions and conquer ancient Greece on their own terms. Players can set their own victory conditions, choose their starting position, and forge their own path to glory.
Sandbox mode offers a huge amount of replayability, as players can experiment with different strategies and factions. It is also a great way to learn about the history of ancient Greece.
Conclusion:
Hegemony Gold: Wars of Ancient Greece is an epic strategy wargame that offers a unique and challenging experience. With its vast scale, detailed graphics, and deep gameplay, Hegemony Gold is a must-play for fans of strategy games and ancient history.
Review Score
8.5/10
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