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Zeus + Poseidon

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97%Game Brain Score
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stability, grinding
97% User Score Based on 1,874 reviews

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Zeus + Poseidon is a single player strategy game. It was developed by Impressions Games and was released on December 15, 2016. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

"Zeus + Poseidon" is a god-themed simulation and strategy game set in ancient Greece. As either Zeus or Poseidon, players control the natural elements and mythical creatures to expand their dominion, complete objectives, and defeat rival gods in tactical battles. The game features a variety of environments, structures, and upgrades to discover, with complex mechanics that challenge players to balance resource management, territorial growth, and combat strategy.

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97%
Audience ScoreBased on 1,874 reviews
graphics36 positive mentions
stability24 negative mentions
  • Timeless classic that combines city building with Greek mythology, offering engaging gameplay and humor.
  • Nostalgic experience for many players, with a charming art style and memorable voice acting.
  • Challenging scenarios and a sandbox mode provide hours of replayability and strategic depth.
  • The game suffers from bugs, particularly with slow animations for gods and issues with urchin harvesters.
  • Limited graphical options and outdated resolution support can detract from the experience on modern systems.
  • Combat mechanics are underwhelming and can feel clunky compared to other city-building games.
  • graphics
    170 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of "Zeus: Master of Olympus" are generally considered dated, reflecting its late 90s origins, with many users noting that while they may not impress by modern standards, they still possess a certain charm and aesthetic appeal. The simplistic, cartoonish art style has held up reasonably well, providing a nostalgic experience for long-time fans, though some players may find the visuals unappealing or problematic on newer systems. Overall, while an update to the graphics would be welcomed, the gameplay and engaging content continue to overshadow the visual limitations.

    • “An undisputed evergreen classic of ancient age city builders, Zeus has everything: lovely visuals, great music, expertly crafted campaigns of both history and mythology, and sprinkle it all with a wonderful sense of humor.”
    • “The art style and atmosphere is incredible.”
    • “The graphics are very timeless in my opinion, sure, it's nothing special, but the colors are vibrant and the game still looks pretty in my opinion.”
    • “This game is quite old and it really does show with the graphics and also gameplay.”
    • “The graphics, by today's standards, are passable yet somewhat dated and comparatively 'low resolution' with more modern SimCity-like games out on the market, and an update to the graphics would be welcome, but the game plays well enough all the same.”
    • “Don't let the age of this game scare you away from it; the only thing that didn't age well for this game was the graphics.”
  • gameplay
    142 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is widely praised for its engaging mechanics, offering a blend of city-building, mythology, and strategic challenges that can keep players entertained for hundreds of hours. While some find the mechanics simple and accessible, others appreciate the depth and complexity that emerges as players progress, despite occasional criticisms regarding AI pathfinding and outdated graphics. Overall, the game maintains a nostalgic charm with its lighthearted atmosphere and whimsical elements, making it a classic in the genre.

    • “It is objectively a well-polished and mechanically complex game, one with a low floor of entry and a high ceiling of mastery, with enough content to keep you engaged for 1000+ hours.”
    • “The simple yet thought-provoking gameplay mechanics, progressive campaign difficulty, and varying design potential of each city have made this one of my favorite games of all time.”
    • “The gameplay is fun and challenging but easy to follow.”
    • “All impressions had to do here was do a repeat of Pharaoh, but they tried to dumb down the game and introduce lame new mechanics that take us backward.”
    • “While this provides potentially endless gameplay, the reality is that once you've learned all the mechanics, it can get boring.”
    • “The gameplay is slowed down to a point it's a game for children, utter nonsense.”
  • story
    122 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is rooted in Greek mythology, featuring engaging narratives where players act as a governor building cities while facing challenges from the gods. Although some players find the quests repetitive, the humor and voice acting are praised, contributing to a timeless experience. The variety of missions and scenarios, along with the unique historical context, make it appealing to both city-building enthusiasts and those interested in mythological storytelling.

    • “It's timeless in its humor and storytelling with some of the best voice acting out there!”
    • “I wouldn't consider myself a huge city builder genre fan, but the historical background and story behind this game make it unique in my opinion.”
    • “For the story, you are a Greek governor building cities through various challenges in each scenario, e.g. reach a certain amount of population with the limited space or food, defend a certain monster by summoning a specific hero, or build a sanctuary for a Greek god, all based on the famous Greek myths.”
    • “The quests can be repetitive, and they like to pretend they are giving you a 'choice' in which mission/colony you start next, but there is always one that is way too easy and one that is way too hard unless you conquer all the other cities first.”
    • “Unlike modern games, disasters in Zeus are not random events, but rather plot points used to permanently deny access to a portion of the map, wiping out parts of your city when they occur.”
    • “For the story, you are a Greek governor building cities through various challenges in each scenario, such as reaching a certain population with limited space or food, defending against a monster by summoning a specific hero, or building a sanctuary for a Greek god, all based on famous Greek myths.”
  • humor
    48 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is widely praised for its cleverness and charm, featuring a delightful mix of cultural references and tongue-in-cheek commentary on Greek mythology. Players appreciate the entertaining dialogue, humorous animations, and the light-hearted approach to city-building challenges, which collectively enhance the nostalgic and enjoyable experience. Overall, the game is recognized for its unique and engaging sense of humor that complements its gameplay mechanics.

    • “It is artistic with a fun and playful edge, with plenty of humor and cheesy references to Greek mythology everywhere, and it doesn't take itself too seriously while still presenting you with many fun challenges.”
    • “That it is an affectionate parody of Greek mythology also does it wonders; the game is often drop-dead hilarious with dialog at every step of the way, with the voices nailing the delivery of lines.”
    • “Jump in a humorous parody of an ancient civilization, where you can: build streets, houses and stuff, produce food for your citizens, starve said citizens because you messed up, increase salaries and taxation to feel like modern Europe, build gigantic temples while your people are starving, and all in the name of witty commentaries.”
  • music
    42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in "Zeus" is widely praised for its atmospheric quality, effectively enhancing the game's immersive experience with a blend of ancient Greek-inspired scores and engaging sound effects. Players appreciate the soundtrack's ability to complement gameplay, with notable transitions that heighten tension during battles. Overall, the music is considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's charm and longevity.

    • “The combination of excellent music, witty humor, and balanced gameplay means you'll be absolutely hooked on it.”
    • “Keith Zizza's marvelous scoring talents adorn this game with some very atmospheric ancient Greek-like music.”
    • “And most importantly, the music score remains one of the best I've ever heard to this date and makes up about 80% of the immersion in this game.”
    • “You spend 4 in-game years listening to the battle music on loop while you desperately get the things you need to summon your gods.”
    • “The only cons are very minor - there could be more variations of the decorative structures like the parks and flower gardens, the strong American accents of the people can be a little jarring and there is little music.”
    • “If you are looking for a new city builder experience, Zeus is a bit attention intensive but very fun.”
  • stability
    30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability is mixed, with users reporting minor graphical glitches in menus and some visual tearing during gameplay, particularly on modern systems. While many players find it playable and enjoyable, there are notable bugs, especially with certain game mechanics like the gods' functionality, and some users experienced significant issues running it on Windows 10. Overall, it retains a nostalgic charm but shows its age with various glitches that may require troubleshooting.

    • “Each playthrough is unique, and even though it's an old game, it still feels fresh and runs great on Windows 11.”
    • “The game plays well for an older style game, with no glitches that I've seen so far.”
    • “Deleting the bink folder allows the game to run, but not entirely bug-free.”
    • “It's a buggy mess.”
    • “Only issue I can see is the gods are buggy and do not load right most of the time when attacking or defending.”
    • “After a few hours of troubleshooting, I can safely say that it simply doesn't run on Windows 10.”
  • atmosphere
    18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its charming blend of mythological elements, historical figures, and humor, creating an engaging and immersive experience. The art style, along with Keith Zizza's atmospheric music and well-executed sound effects, enhances the overall ambiance, evoking a sunny Mediterranean antiquity. Players appreciate the light-hearted gameplay and captivating stories, despite some criticisms of voice acting.

    • “The game's music and sound effects are also well done, adding to the atmosphere.”
    • “Beautiful atmosphere and light-hearted gameplay that lets you melt into the sunny Mediterranean antiquity.”
    • “The art style and atmosphere is incredible.”
    • “Amazing game, I spent a lot of hours playing while I was a kid, and I'm very happy that I can enjoy it again. It's a very chilly city construction game with a bit of an antique atmosphere.”
    • “The atmosphere is very charming.”
    • “Graphics are pleasing to the eye and sound effects add to the atmosphere.”
  • replayability
    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game boasts exceptional replayability, highlighted by its engaging campaigns, a custom adventure editor, and a variety of missions and challenges. Players find it endlessly entertaining, with many noting its depth and the ability to create unique scenarios that enhance the overall experience. Even after years, it remains a favorite for its replay value and enjoyable gameplay.

    • “Between the incredibly replayable campaigns and the custom adventure editor, all other games seem silly.”
    • “Even after all these years, this is one of the most entertaining and vastly replayable city simulators I've ever played.”
    • “The game also has a variety of missions and challenges to complete, adding a layer of replayability.”
    • “Years of replay value.”
    • “It's a simple game that's hard to master with much depth and endless replayability.”
  • grinding
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be somewhat tedious, as managing traded goods and town requirements can demand significant attention. However, this level of engagement is seen as intentional and aligns with the game's design, despite some technical issues like visual glitches and screen cut-offs.

    • “At the same time it does get marginally tedious at times as your traded goods and town requirements seem to tax your attention, but then again that is kind of the point of the game.”
    • “The gameplay is fine, but because they didn't port it for newer high-end graphics machines, it shows tearing and odd visual glitches, while getting it dialed in to read and not having parts of the screen cut off are a bit tedious.”
  • optimization
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is praised for its reliable performance over the years, even amidst competition from newer titles with advanced visuals and mechanics. While some users experienced initial challenges with optimization, they ultimately achieved satisfactory performance through trial and error.

    • “This will always be one of my favorite games, and in an era where new games are competing to have the best visuals, performance, and story, this game remains reliable throughout the years.”
    • “It took me a while of trial and error to get there, but I am 100% happy with the game performance now.”
  • emotional
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by its wholesome nature, evoking feelings of warmth and positivity. Players appreciate the uplifting themes and the sense of comfort it provides, contributing to an overall heartwarming experience.

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Zeus + Poseidon is a strategy game.

Zeus + Poseidon is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 60 hours playing Zeus + Poseidon.

Zeus + Poseidon was released on December 15, 2016.

Zeus + Poseidon was developed by Impressions Games.

Zeus + Poseidon has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its stability.

Zeus + Poseidon is a single player game.

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