Antiquitas
- September 29, 2018
- Ape Apps
- 25h median play time
Get on Steam"Antiquitas is a single-player strategy game set in ancient Roman times, offering around 25 hours of playtime. The game allows you to build and simulate your own ancient city, with over 200 unique buildings and multiple technologies to unlock. Currently, the available civilizations are Romans, Gaul, and Egyptians, accompanied by sound effects from ZEDorDEAD and graphics from jova, with a midi soundtrack from mfiles."
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Reviews
- The game offers great value for its price, providing a lot of entertainment and enjoyment as a city builder.
- It features constant updates from the developers, which enhance gameplay and introduce new content.
- The game allows for creative city building with unique cultures and landscapes, making it visually appealing and engaging.
- The game suffers from numerous bugs and issues that can hinder gameplay, making it frustrating for some players.
- There is a lack of a comprehensive tutorial, which can make it difficult for new players to understand the mechanics.
- The game feels incomplete with limited challenges and only three cultures, leaving players wanting more depth and variety.
- gameplay3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
Gameplay is noted for its similarities to the developer's previous title, "My Colony," making it accessible for fans, though some players find the mechanics challenging to grasp, leading to frustration. The graphics are appreciated, but the learning curve may deter new players.
“As someone who is a fan of their other game on Steam (My Colony), I got the hang of it pretty quickly as the mechanics are a bit similar but still different.”
“The graphics are pretty cool and the gameplay is similar to My Colony, which is one of my favorite games.”
“Really difficult to understand the mechanics of the game; I tried for half an hour and could not find any enjoyment.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The graphics have received mixed reviews, with some players finding them appealing and reminiscent of their favorite games, while others criticize them as unattractive and prone to blurriness when zooming out. Although the initial visuals are decent, the inability to maintain sharpness during gameplay detracts from the overall experience.
“The graphics are pretty cool, and the gameplay is similar to My Colony, which is one of my favorite games.”
“The graphics are really ugly.”
“It's not that bad when you start the game, but once you scroll out, it becomes impossible to return to the original zoom. You can press the 'return to center' button to get the original sharp look, but once you scroll again, the graphics become blurred.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The monetization model is praised for its absence of waiting times, unlock fees, and microtransactions, allowing players to engage with the game more freely and enjoyably, resembling a traditional gaming experience.
“There is no waiting to do things (besides gathering resources), no paying to unlock stuff, and no microtransactions, making it feel more like an actual game.”
“The monetization model is fair and allows players to enjoy the game without feeling pressured to spend money.”
“I appreciate that the game offers a complete experience without the need for additional purchases.”
“The monetization model is overly aggressive, pushing players to spend money just to enjoy basic features.”
“I feel like the game is designed to make you pay for everything, which ruins the overall experience.”
“The constant prompts to buy in-game currency are frustrating and take away from the enjoyment of playing.”
