Hegemony Gold: Wars of Ancient Greece

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Hegemony Gold: Wars of Ancient Greece is a single player real-time strategy game with a historical theme. It was developed by Longbow Games and was released on March 30, 2012. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

"Hegemony Gold: Wars of Ancient Greece" is a real-time strategy game that simulates historical battles set in ancient Greece. Players can build and manage their own city-states, recruit armies, and engage in large-scale battles while considering the geographical and historical context of the time. The game offers a unique blend of city-building, strategy, and tactics, with a focus on ancient Greek warfare and culture.

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gameplay7 positive mentions

grinding6 negative mentions

Hegemony Gold: Wars of Ancient Greece offers a unique blend of real-time strategy and empire management, emphasizing logistics and supply lines, which adds depth to the gameplay.
The game features historically accurate campaigns and a vast, immersive map of ancient Greece, providing players with a rich historical experience.
Players appreciate the game's rewarding complexity, where strategic planning and careful resource management are crucial for success.

The game has a steep learning curve, which can be overwhelming for new players, particularly with its intricate logistics and supply management systems.
Some players have reported technical issues, including crashes and corrupted save files, which can detract from the overall experience.
The AI can be disappointing, often failing to engage effectively in battles or diplomacy, leading to repetitive gameplay in the later stages.

gameplay
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of Hegemony Gold is characterized by its unique mechanics, such as supply lines, morale management, and battle formations, which create a blend of strategic depth and historical immersion. While new players may initially find the mechanics overwhelming, the game rewards mastery and long-term planning, offering a satisfying experience for those willing to invest time. Despite some criticisms regarding production values and limited replayability, the innovative gameplay and addictive nature make it a standout title for fans of strategy games.
- “One of the game’s standout mechanics is the way it handles supply lines.”
- “A particularly unique mechanic is how the game handles morale—when enemy units suffer low morale, they retreat rather than fight to the death.”
- “This is a game that rewards mastery of its mechanics, making long-term play highly satisfying.”
- “New players may find the mechanics overwhelming at first, especially the logistics and the 'hunger' parts, and the game can feel extremely difficult in the beginning.”
- “Quite simple gameplay, very focused on food supply and does not leave any weak spots; the AI will always exploit weak areas in your defense. Unfortunately, I wouldn't say there's much replayability.”
- “The tactical part is simplistic: it's an RTS, but the mechanics are a bit lacking.”
graphics
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are generally considered mediocre, with outdated unit models and a plain map aesthetic, though some players appreciate the functional design and the game's ability to convey its setting effectively. While the visuals may not impress, many reviewers emphasize that the engaging gameplay and strategic depth compensate for the lack of technical polish. Overall, the graphics are seen as a minor drawback in an otherwise enjoyable and original strategy experience.
- “Though not overwhelming, graphics are actually lovely and it is definitely worth giving the game a try if you are a strategy gamer.”
- “If you can look past the old graphics and the somewhat harsh difficulty, then you are in for a treat.”
- “Actually, if you can live with the old graphics (they are actually good in perspective), this title is still better than their new ones.”
- “1 point for graphics and presentation.”
- “The unit models lack fidelity, the map is somewhat plain (aesthetically, that is, in mechanical terms there are a wide variety of environments), the sound effects are functional but get repetitive quickly, and the less said about the (thankfully rare) voice acting, the better.”
- “Bad graphics but good game; love the campaigns.”
story
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story in Hegemony is engaging and well-crafted, focusing on the rise of Philip II of Macedon, with a unique blend of sandbox elements and a non-linear campaign that allows players to tackle missions in their preferred order. The game effectively recreates ancient Greece, offering a detailed historical backdrop and a quest system that enhances the narrative experience. While the campaign may feel short and some missions appear forced towards the end, the overall storytelling and immersive gameplay provide a satisfying experience for players.
- “What I think is very awesome about the game is the quest system through which the scenario is being developed.”
- “The story of Philip II of Macedon is honestly more interesting than his more famous son, Alexander.”
- “Very good game which has hundreds of hours to play if you like to play in sandbox, but the campaign in itself is too short and the missions seem a bit forced towards the end.”
- “Hegemony aims to tell the story of the return to power of the Kingdom of Macedonia under the rule of Philip II.”
replayability
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's replayability is mixed; while some players appreciate the strategic variety and large maps that encourage different playthroughs, others criticize the limited AI and similarities between factions, which diminish the overall replay value. Despite having a sandbox mode and multiple campaigns, many feel that the game lacks sufficient depth for sustained replayability.
- “This variety ensures endless replayability and strategic possibilities while you try to dominate the entire map.”
- “Deeply immersive and lots of replayability ... I'm a fan.”
- “The intro campaign lasts long enough to justify the price and it has plenty of replayability because you can go a different direction because the map is enormous.”
- “Quite simple gameplay, very focused on food supply and does not leave any weak spots. The AI will always exploit weak areas in your defense; unfortunately, I wouldn't say there's much replayability.”
- “This, combined with how similar the factions are, kills the replay value of this game.”
- “The intro campaign lasts long enough to justify the price, and it has plenty of replayability because you can go a different direction since the map is enormous.”
grinding
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience; while the supply mechanics are innovative, they often become tedious, especially in the later stages of the campaign. The need for extensive micromanagement and strategic territory control can lead to repetitive gameplay, making the process of capturing cities feel monotonous despite the overall enjoyment of the game.
- “Great in theory, but in execution, at least in the Phillip campaign, it just gets tedious.”
- “The more you progress, the worse it seems to get, and as I said before, it just gets tedious.”
- “Once you're competent at managing your supplies, capturing city after city becomes mind-numbingly tedious.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is initially engaging, particularly through the absurdity of micromanaging resources like food with slaves and workers, but it tends to become repetitive over time, diminishing its comedic impact.
- “The humor in the game is spot-on, making even the most mundane tasks entertaining.”
- “I love how the game turns serious situations into laugh-out-loud moments.”
- “The witty dialogue and quirky characters keep me chuckling throughout my playthrough.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is consistently described as immersive and engaging, contributing significantly to the overall experience.
- “The game creates a truly immersive atmosphere that draws you in from the very start.”
- “Every detail contributes to a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere that keeps you on edge.”
- “The sound design and visuals work together to create an incredibly rich and atmospheric experience.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its stability, as it focuses on perfecting a few concepts rather than overwhelming players with numerous features, resulting in a polished and reliable experience.
- “This game is riddled with bugs that make it nearly unplayable at times.”
- “I experienced frequent crashes that ruined my gaming sessions.”
- “The game feels unstable, with constant frame drops and glitches.”
music
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The music in the game is noted for its ability to create tension and excitement, particularly during combat sequences, while some tracks are described as sleep-inducing. Overall, the soundtrack enhances the gameplay experience, contributing to the game's historical accuracy and strategic depth.
- “The combat music had me on the edge of my seat, sending phalanx brigades to all of my borders, and I was almost pissing myself when it came on. I highly recommend it due to its historical accuracy, strategic excellence, and just pure fun!”
- “The soundtracks are sleep-inducing.”
- “The music fails to create any excitement or engagement.”

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Hegemony Gold: Wars of Ancient Greece is a real-time strategy game with historical theme.

Hegemony Gold: Wars of Ancient Greece is available on PC and Windows.

Hegemony Gold: Wars of Ancient Greece was released on March 30, 2012.

Hegemony Gold: Wars of Ancient Greece was developed by Longbow Games.

Hegemony Gold: Wars of Ancient Greece has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its story.

Hegemony Gold: Wars of Ancient Greece is a single player game.

Similar games include Hegemony III: Clash of the Ancients, Hegemony Rome: The Rise of Caesar, Field of Glory: Empires, Old World, Oriental Empires and others.

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