Ancient Rus

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Ancient Rus is a single player action game. It was developed by Vladimir Maslov and was released on April 27, 2017. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Do you want to learn fascinating facts about the history of Ancient Rus? Take a quiz to test your knowledge, and learn some interesting facts about early history of Russia and Ukraine along the way.

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Single-Player

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67%

Audience ScoreBased on 21 reviews

gameplay3 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game is educational and provides interesting facts about Ancient Rus history.
Achievements are easy to obtain, making it accessible for completionists.
The gameplay is simple and relaxed, allowing players to progress at their own pace.

The game is very short, taking less than 30 minutes to complete, leading to low replayability.
The questions can be unclear and sometimes rely on luck rather than knowledge.
The presentation is uninspired, with barebone graphics and minimal content.

gameplay
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The gameplay is praised for its simplicity and relaxed nature, allowing players to progress at their own pace.
- “The gameplay is simple and relaxed; you can play at your own pace.”
- “The mechanics are intuitive, making it easy for new players to jump in and enjoy.”
- “The variety of challenges keeps the gameplay fresh and engaging throughout.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
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The game's soundtrack has received praise for its ability to entertain, even if it doesn't align with traditional expectations of Russian music. Overall, players find the music engaging and enjoyable.
- “Damn, that soundtrack though!”
- “The soundtrack, although it doesn't exactly sound like what plays in our head when we think about Russia, still does a very good job at keeping you entertained.”
- “Although the music doesn't exactly sound like what plays in our head when we think about Russia, it still does a very good job at keeping you entertained.”
- “Although the music doesn't exactly sound like what plays in our head when we think about Russia, it still does a very good job at keeping you entertained.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features a straightforward narrative structure with five distinct missions, each rewarding players with an achievement upon completion.
- “The story is incredibly shallow and lacks any real depth or character development.”
- “I found the plot to be predictable and uninspired, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “The dialogue feels forced and often detracts from the overall experience.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is criticized for its lack of replayability, featuring minimal content and only a single music track, leading to a brief experience of just 15-20 minutes. Players suggest purchasing it on sale due to its limited value for repeated play.
- “With barebone graphics, one royalty-free track, and 15-20 minutes of content, this game has absolutely zero replayability.”
- “I do recommend getting it on sale due to the short game length and the minimal replayability value.”
graphics
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The game's graphics are criticized for being barebones and uninspired, contributing to a lack of visual appeal and overall engagement. This minimalistic approach, combined with limited content, results in a disappointing presentation that detracts from the overall experience.
- “With barebone graphics, one royalty-free track, and 15-20 minutes of content, this game has absolutely zero replayability.”
- “The presentation of the material was as flat and uninspired as the background graphics.”
humor
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The humor in the game is characterized as incredibly epic, often leading to hilarity, especially during moments of passive engagement like answering questions.
- “Incredibly epic, so it's becoming hilarious when you just sit and answer questions.”