1453–1821: The Coming of Liberation
A Greek strategy game set during the War of Independence.
1453–1821: The Coming of Liberation is a real-time strategy game from Greek studio S.D.S. Game Studios, published by Centric Multimedia. It came out in 2008 for Windows and was the first Greek real-time strategy title to get a physical retail release. Players lead Greek forces in the Greek War of Independence against the Ottoman Empire.
Quick Facts
- Developer
- S.D.S. Game Studios
- Publisher
- Centric Multimedia
- Artist
- Anargyros Chatzitofis
- Programmer
- Anargyros Prosilis
- Composer
- Georgios Papas
- Writer
- Panagotis Papathanasiou
- Engine
- Proprietary
- Released
- May 9, 2008 (EU)
Facts from the source article.
Did You Know?
- The game became a best-seller for several months in both Greece and Cyprus.
- It sold over 7,000 copies, mainly in Greece and Cyprus, with a small amount sold abroad.
- The development team consisted of four people.
Gameplay
The game combines turn-based and real-time strategy elements. Players place Greek troops strategically before a real-time battle phase, where they maneuver units to eliminate the enemy. The map is divided into 20 territories in the Peloponnese and Central Greece, each with characteristics like population, guard, available men, and trade level. The goal is to liberate all territories within the allotted time, with rounds occurring at pre-specified historical points between 1821 and 1830.
Development
Development began in August 2006 when cousins Anargyros Prosilis and Anargyros Chatzitofis, university freshmen, founded S.D.S. Game Studios. After a year, they showed the game to friends for feedback, then expanded the team with composer Georgios Papas and writer Panagotis Papathanasiou. Near completion in February 2008, S.D.S. partnered with Centric Multimedia for publishing and distribution, leading to a retail release on May 9, 2008.
Frequently Asked Questions
What platforms is 1453–1821: The Coming of Liberation available on?
1453–1821: The Coming of Liberation was released for Microsoft Windows.
What engine does 1453–1821: The Coming of Liberation use?
1453–1821: The Coming of Liberation runs on Proprietary.
Is 1453–1821: The Coming of Liberation single-player or multiplayer?
1453–1821: The Coming of Liberation offers single-player play.
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