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Arete: Battles of Alexander 12+
Epic hex-and-counter wargame
Vasilios Kalpakoglou
Designed for iPad
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- $9.99
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Description
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Conquer the World as Alexander the Great!
Step back into the ancient world and lead your Macedonian army to victory with Arete, the immersive hex-and-counter wargame that brings the legendary conquests of Alexander the Great to life. Whether you’re a seasoned wargaming grognard or a newcomer to the battlefield, Arete offers a rich and engaging experience for all.
The game follows his military triumphs from fighting alongside his father, the trailblazing Philip II, to his clashes with the vast Persian army of King Darius III and finally to his invasion of India as he sought to reach the “end of the world” in the East. Arete (pronounced “ah-reh-TEE”) is a Greek word that means a combination of “excellence” and “virtue,” and in Ancient Greece it held particular significance as a concept of being in constant pursuit of the greater good through one’s heroic deeds.
Key Features:
• Solo Quick Game: Jump into the action and master the art of war. Challenge yourself against cunning computer opponents in meticulously crafted scenarios and relive the pivotal battles that shaped history.
• Solo Campaign: Embark on an epic journey through Alexander’s greatest battles. Progress through all seven scenarios and relive the legendary conquests. Check your grades to see how you stack up against the Macedonian king!
• Pass-and-Play: Enjoy the classic wargame experience with friends! Take turns commanding your troops in a local multiplayer mode that’s perfect for game nights.
• Online Play: Compete against players worldwide. Test your strategic prowess and rise through the ranks to become the ultimate conqueror.
• Tutorial: New to strategy games or need a refresher on ancient warfare? Arete’s tutorial will guide you through the basics to ensure you're battle-ready. Dig into the full rules if you want to review, gain a deeper understanding, or browse the combat tables.
• Rules and History: Dive deeper with the full rules of the game and delve into the rich history of Alexander the Great. Gain insights into his strategies and the historical context of each battle.
• Human-drawn Art: The game features seven exclusive, hand-drawn maps and dozens of hand-drawn counters. We will never use AI art in our games.
Seven Epic Scenarios: Relive Alexander’s greatest battles with seven scenarios, each on its own unique map and offering a distinct challenge:
• Chaeronea, 338 BC
• Granicus, 334 BC
• Issus, 333 BC
• Gaugamela, 331 BC
• Persian Gate, 330 BC
• Jaxartes, 329 BC
• Hydaspes, 326 BC
Plan your moves, outsmart your opponents, and change the course of history with every decision you make.
Download Arete today and become a legendary conqueror!
Lead your empire, rewrite history, and achieve true greatness with Arete: The Battles of Alexander the Great.
What’s New
Version 1.0.11
- Exiting online game takes you to main online page
- Help text correctly updates during CPU Ranged Fire turn
- Confirm dialog now appears before deleting online game
- Bug fixes
Ratings and Reviews
Excellent game!
Great to get hex and counter gaming on my phone and this game delivers. The tutorial makes it easy to learn and start playing quickly. Good variety in the scenarios and the AI is always challenging. I just went through the campaign for the first time and can’t wait to do it again to try to improve my grades. More of these games please!
Terrific Game!
I played through the campaign twice, and I had fun every minute. I appreciate that games like this exist. It captures what I love about analog hex and counter wargaming but in digital form. It’s also has a great solo system. I really wish there were more games like this in the App Store.
Developer Response ,
Thank you so much for the kind words, Henri! I’m so happy you’re enjoying it.
The hex and counter experience we’ve been waiting for on iOS
Great graphics, an intuitive interface, easy to pick up for a newbie but with enough tactical depth for an experienced tabletop grognard.
Developer Response ,
Thank you for this wonderful review! It makes me so happy to hear wargamers are enjoying the game.
App Privacy
The developer, Vasilios Kalpakoglou, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy.
Data Not Linked to You
The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
- Contact Info
- User Content
- Identifiers
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Information
- Seller
- Vasilios Kalpakoglou
- Size
- 186.8 MB
- Category
- Games
- Compatibility
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- iPhone
- Requires iOS 14.1 or later.
- iPad
- Requires iPadOS 14.1 or later.
- iPod touch
- Requires iOS 14.1 or later.
- Mac
- Requires macOS 13.1 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
- Languages
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English
- Age Rating
- 12+ Frequent/Intense Contests Infrequent/Mild Cartoon or Fantasy Violence
- Copyright
- © 2024 Vasilios Kalpakoglou, Molotov Cockatiel Games
- Price
- $9.99
Supports
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Family Sharing
Up to six family members can use this app with Family Sharing enabled.