Hegemony Gold: Wars of Ancient Greece
Real-time strategy game set in ancient Greece.
Hegemony Gold: Wars of Ancient Greece is a real-time strategy title from the Canadian studio Longbow Digital Arts Inc., which both developed and published it. The game originally launched as Hegemony: Philip of Macedon, focusing on the military campaigns of Philip II, and was released for Windows on May 11, 2010. It was later revised and rebranded as Hegemony Gold: Wars of Ancient Greece on February 23, 2011, incorporating new scenarios based on the Peloponnesian War. The gameplay blends simultaneous real-time tactical combat with real-time strategic empire management, emphasizing logistics and campaign planning. Two sequels followed: Hegemony Rome: The Rise of Caesar in May 2014, and Hegemony III: Clash of the Ancients in August 2015, with a downloadable expansion for Clash titled The Eagle King arriving in February 2017.
User reviews on Steam rate the game as "very positive." GameStar gave Hegemony: Philip of Macedon a score of 73 out of 100, describing it as "Demanding Real-time Grand Strategy" while noting that its graphics did not meet high standards. Armchair General, a strategy games magazine, awarded Hegemony Gold a 93 out of 100. Additional ratings include 84% from PC Masters, 75% from Destructoid, and 70% from GamingXP.
Quick Facts
- Title
- Hegemony Gold: Wars of Ancient Greece
- Developer
- Longbow Games
- Series
- Hegemony
- Platforms
- Microsoft Windows
- Released
- Hegemony: Philip of MacedonWW · 11 May 2010Hegemony Gold: Wars of Ancient GreeceWW · 23 February 2011
- Genre
- Real-time strategy
- Modes
- Single-player
Facts from the source article.
Lore & Background
Hegemony Gold: Wars of Ancient Greece is a real-time strategy game developed and published by Canadian studio Longbow Digital Arts Inc. It began as Hegemony: Philip of Macedon, which revolved around the campaigns of Philip II of Macedon. The original game was released on Windows on 11 May 2010. It was updated as Hegemony Gold: Wars of Ancient Greece on 23 February 2011, which added scenarios set in the Peloponnesian War. The game features simultaneous real-time tactical battles and real-time strategic empire management, with a focus on the logistics and planning of military campaigns.
Reader's Guide
Hegemony Gold: Wars of Ancient Greece represents a notable entry in the real-time strategy genre, distinguished by its focus on logistics and planning of military campaigns. The game's reception varied among critics: GameStar gave Hegemony: Philip of Macedon a 73/100 rating, noting demanding real-time grand strategy but criticizing graphics. Armchair General rated Hegemony Gold 93/100, while PC Masters gave 84%, Destructoid 75%, and GamingXP 70%. Steam user reviews report a 'very positive' rating. The game was followed by Hegemony Rome: The Rise of Caesar in May 2014 and Hegemony III: Clash of the Ancients in August 2015, with a DLC for Clash, The Eagle King, released in February 2017. Its significance lies in blending tactical battles with strategic empire management, appealing to players interested in ancient warfare and grand strategy.
Did You Know?
- The game began as Hegemony: Philip of Macedon, revolving around the campaigns of Philip II of Macedon.
- Armchair General gave Hegemony Gold a rating of 93/100.
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