Summary
- Release Year: 2001
- Genres: Real Time Strategy (RTS), Strategy
- Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Developers: TimeGate Studios
- Publishers: TimeGate Studios
Kohan: Ahriman’s Gift (2001)
Kohan: Ahriman’s Gift is a real-time strategy (RTS) game developed by TimeGate Studios and published by Sierra Entertainment. It was released for Microsoft Windows in 2001. Ahriman’s Gift is a stand-alone prequel to Kohan: Immortal Sovereigns, and it introduces a number of new features and improvements over the original game.
Gameplay
Kohan: Ahriman’s Gift is a real-time strategy game in which the player controls an army of units to defeat their opponents. The game features a unique resource-gathering system, in which players must capture and hold resource points in order to generate resources. Resources can be used to build new units, upgrade existing units, and construct buildings.
The game also features a number of different unit types, each with its own strengths and weaknesses. Players must carefully manage their resources and unit composition in order to succeed.
Setting
Kohan: Ahriman’s Gift is set in the fantasy world of Khaldun. The world is divided into a number of different factions, each with its own unique culture and beliefs. The game follows the story of Ahriman, a powerful sorcerer who is determined to conquer Khaldun.
Story
The story of Kohan: Ahriman’s Gift begins with the rise of Ahriman, a powerful sorcerer who is determined to conquer the world of Khaldun. Ahriman is the son of the god of darkness, and he has inherited his father’s power.
Ahriman begins his conquest by invading the kingdom of Javad. He quickly defeats the Javadan army and takes control of the kingdom. Ahriman then sets his sights on the other kingdoms of Khaldun.
As Ahriman’s power grows, so does the resistance against him. A group of heroes, led by the warrior-queen Meandor, emerges to challenge Ahriman’s rule. Meandor and her allies must travel across Khaldun, gathering allies and building an army to defeat Ahriman.
Features
Kohan: Ahriman’s Gift introduces a number of new features and improvements over the original Kohan: Immortal Sovereigns. These include:
- A new campaign mode that follows the story of Ahriman’s conquest of Khaldun.
- A new faction, the Shadowbeasts, who are led by Ahriman.
- Dozens of new units and heroes to control.
- Improved artificial intelligence, which makes the computer-controlled opponents more challenging.
- A new resource-gathering system that adds depth and strategy to the gameplay.
Reception
Kohan: Ahriman’s Gift received critical acclaim upon its release. The game was praised for its innovative gameplay, challenging AI, and epic scope. It was also nominated for a number of awards, including Game of the Year.
Legacy
Kohan: Ahriman’s Gift is considered to be one of the best real-time strategy games ever made. It has been praised for its unique setting, challenging gameplay, and epic scope. The game has also had a significant impact on the RTS genre, and it has inspired a number of other games.
Conclusion
Kohan: Ahriman’s Gift is a must-play for fans of real-time strategy games. With its unique setting, challenging gameplay, and epic scope, it’s one of the best RTS games ever made.
Review Score
8.5/10
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