Battles of the Ancient World

Name: Battles of the Ancient World
Price: 4.99 USD
Rating: 3.7 (11 reviews)
Author: Hunted Cow Studios Ltd.

Strategy

$4.99

11 Ratings
Ages

13+
Years
Category

Strategy
Developer

Hunted Cow Studios Ltd.
Language

EN
English
Size

1.1
GB

The 'Battles of the Ancient World' game system is a tactical simulation of some of the greatest and most important battles from ancient history from 1457 B.C. to 451 A.D.. Each of the 18 scenarios available 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 in the series has been designed to ensure maximum playability and historical accuracy, in that order. There are over 100 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: - 8 Mission Tutorial Campaign. - 18 Campaign maps. - 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. Find us on Facebook – facebook.com/HexWar Follow us on Twitter - @HexwarGames Game Forum - forums.hexwar.com Thank you for supporting our games! © 2016 HexWar Games Ltd. All Rights Reserved.

Ratings & Reviews

3.7

out of 5

11 Ratings

Always one step from greatness.
08/31/2017

Donczirr111
I tried the Cannae battle and had some good fun with it. Usual Hexwar Ancients issues - no real unit facing rules and the maps "just fit" the units on the field.Hexwar guys - I realize that you're stuck on unit facing rules etc until you go to the C&C Ancients engine - but until then - can you please make your maps with room to maneuver on the flanks?Fans would be a lot happier to employ maneuver rather than throwing armies directly at each other. Thanks
Always one step from greatness.
08/31/2017

Donczirr111

I tried the Cannae battle and had some good fun with it. Usual Hexwar Ancients issues - no real unit facing rules and the maps "just fit" the units on the field.Hexwar guys - I realize that you're stuck on unit facing rules etc until you go to the C&C Ancients engine - but until then - can you please make your maps with room to maneuver on the flanks?Fans would be a lot happier to employ maneuver rather than throwing armies directly at each other. Thanks
Not Bad but Some Missed Opportunities
09/22/2021

DasFluffi
While I did have fun with the game itself, I felt there were many missed opportunities regarding scenarios and and certain factions. I found the Egyptian battles quite fun and unique compared to the usual Macedonian and Roman scenarios. I’d honestly be interested in seeing an Ancient Battles game set exclusively in Biblical times (Like, Babylonia and Ancient Egypt, just as examples). Overall though not bad.
Not Bad but Some Missed Opportunities
09/22/2021

DasFluffi

While I did have fun with the game itself, I felt there were many missed opportunities regarding scenarios and and certain factions. I found the Egyptian battles quite fun and unique compared to the usual Macedonian and Roman scenarios. I’d honestly be interested in seeing an Ancient Battles game set exclusively in Biblical times (Like, Babylonia and Ancient Egypt, just as examples). Overall though not bad.
Somewhat Disappointed
04/30/2016

Eriptron
Don't know what I was thinking. A traditional computerized board game. Charging anything more than $3-4 is over priced in my opinion. Nothing novel or progressive here though seems competently done.
Somewhat Disappointed
04/30/2016

Eriptron

Don't know what I was thinking. A traditional computerized board game. Charging anything more than $3-4 is over priced in my opinion. Nothing novel or progressive here though seems competently done.
Other games are better
12/22/2016

ratingsmating
You basically have two armies standing across from each other and despite their elaborate descrption of strategy of each battle the largest army wins no matter what strategy you try to employ.
Other games are better
12/22/2016

ratingsmating

You basically have two armies standing across from each other and despite their elaborate descrption of strategy of each battle the largest army wins no matter what strategy you try to employ.