Hegemony Gold: Wars of Ancient Greece

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"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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95%

Audience ScoreBased on 326 reviews

gameplay16 positive mentions

grinding12 negative mentions

The game offers a unique blend of real-time strategy and logistics management, making it a refreshing take on the genre.
The historical setting of ancient Greece is beautifully recreated, providing an immersive experience for players interested in history.
The pausable real-time gameplay allows for strategic planning, making it accessible while still offering depth and complexity.

The game suffers from frequent crashes and potential save file corruption, which can lead to lost progress.
The AI can be disappointing, often failing to provide a challenging experience in battles and diplomacy.
The gameplay can become tedious over time, especially as players manage multiple fronts and resource logistics.

gameplay
58 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
28%
65%
7%
The gameplay of Hegemony Gold is characterized by a pausable real-time mechanic that balances accessibility with tactical depth, rewarding strategic thinking and long-term planning. While the food supply mechanics add a unique challenge, some players find them tedious, and the overall gameplay can feel simplistic compared to other strategy games. Despite its low production values, the innovative mechanics and historical context create an engaging experience, particularly for fans of ancient history.
- “With a pausable real-time gameplay mechanic, the title strikes a balance between accessibility and tactical complexity.”
- “Hegemony Gold stands out as a strategic triumph, offering a compelling blend of history, gameplay, and immersive storytelling.”
- “The game's mechanics are simple yet complex and original, rewarding strategic thinking and long-term planning.”
- “The implementation of the supply mechanics can be very fiddly and tedious, but it is something I haven't seen done in this compelling way.”
- “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.”
- “You'll hate it while you come to grips with the mechanics, fall in love for a campaign or two, and then get bored.”
graphics
36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
45%
11%
The graphics of the game are generally considered outdated and mediocre, with unit models lacking detail and the map described as somewhat plain. However, some players appreciate the unique "board gamey" aesthetic and find the visuals charming despite their limitations. Overall, while the graphics may not impress, the game's engaging mechanics and strategic depth compensate for this shortcoming, making it enjoyable for fans of the genre.
- “Though not overwhelming, the graphics are actually lovely and it is definitely worth giving the game a try if you are a strategy gamer.”
- “I enjoy this art style as it is unique from other games.”
- “Aesthetically, this game has an interesting 'board gamey' style, with units looking like pieces on the board.”
- “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
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
70%
10%
The story in "Hegemony" focuses on the rise of Philip II of Macedon, offering a unique blend of sandbox gameplay and a guided, yet non-linear narrative that allows players to engage with historical events at their own pace. The game features engaging missions set in a meticulously recreated ancient Greece, where players can experience the challenges of warfare and resource management, although some reviewers noted that the campaign feels short and missions can become forced towards the end. Overall, the story-driven approach, combined with a rich quest system, provides an immersive experience that appeals to fans of historical strategy games.
- “Simple and intuitive real-time tactics and strategy across a well-designed map of ancient Greece with a guided but not linear story to take you through Philip II's adventures.”
- “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.”
- “The story of Philip II of Macedon is honestly more interesting than his more famous son, Alexander.”
- “Hegemony aims to tell the story of the return to power of the kingdom of Macedonia under the rule of Philip II.”
replayability
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
36%
21%
Overall, the game's replayability is mixed among users. While some appreciate the sandbox mode and expansive maps that allow for varied gameplay, others criticize the limitations of the AI and the similarity between factions, which detracts from the overall replay value. Ultimately, opinions vary, with some finding it deeply immersive and replayable, while others feel it lacks significant replayability.
- “Deeply immersive and lots of replayability ... I'm a fan.”
- “Great replayability.”
- “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, but it has limited replayability because the factions are so similar.”
grinding
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, particularly due to the complex supply mechanics and the need for extensive micromanagement. While the concept is compelling, the execution often leads to repetitive gameplay, especially in later stages where capturing cities becomes monotonous. Despite these frustrations, some players still enjoy the overall experience.
- “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.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
50%
The music in the game is noted for its ability to enhance immersion in the ancient Greek setting, with simple yet effective soundtracks that contribute to the overall atmosphere. While some users find the music sleep-inducing, others praise the combat themes for their intensity and ability to heighten tension during gameplay. Overall, the soundtrack is appreciated for its historical accuracy and its role in creating an engaging experience.
- “It had me on the edge of my seat, sending phalanx brigades to all of my borders, and almost pissing myself when the combat music comes on. I highly recommend it due to historical accuracy, strategic excellence, and just fun!”
- “The music is simple but also helps immersion into the ancient Greek world.”
- “- sleep-inducing soundtracks.”
- “- sleep-inducing soundtracks.”
- “- the music is simple but also helps immersion into the ancient Greek world.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is initially engaging, particularly through the absurdity of micromanaging food resources by sending various units to address shortages. However, this comedic element tends to become repetitive over time, diminishing its impact.
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The atmosphere of the game is consistently described as immersive and engaging, creating a strong sense of presence that enhances the overall experience.
- “The game creates a truly immersive atmosphere that draws you in.”
- “The environment is rich with detail, enhancing the overall atmosphere.”
- “Every sound and visual element contributes to a captivating atmosphere.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its stability, as it focuses on perfecting a few concepts rather than overwhelming players with numerous features that could lead to bugs and awkwardness. This approach results in a polished and reliable gaming experience.

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