The ‘Battles of the Ancient World’ game system is a tactical simulation of some of the greatest and most important battles from 1457 B.C. to 378 A.D.. Each scenario features one of these great battles and players may play as either side. The game has been designed to ensure maximum playability and historical accuracy, in that order. There are over 55 different units across all the missions, ranging from elite Roman Legionaries, to Persian Scythed Chariots. Each unit has its own unique ability that you need to take advantage of in order to win each battle.
There is one positive for this game: the unit sprites are pretty. Everything else is negative.
This game (cannot be called a war game) purports to provide the opportunity for the player to control either side in one of eighteen scenarios. Each scenario is a battle from ancient times -- Cannae, Arbela, and Marathon are three examples.
The major fault...
Ironically, what could be HexWar's best game for the PC has no reviews yet? That needs to be remedied. For those familiar with Matrix old Fields of Glory (FoG), this game is better in almost all respects. Graphics and animations do matter, and although I probably have 400+ custom FoG scenarios, the game just seems dull, even in multiplayer.
The biggest...
A Mediocore turn based strategy game that I did enjoy playing and would definetly recomand, especially since the Developer has great potential :)
It doesn't work in WIN 7. No (real) support from Hexwar. Don't buy it.
2024 update
It works in WIN 10 (maybe because Microsoft is going to phase it out ...
Not so bad to play 7 years after buy
But very primintive (in 2017 too) controls and no possible to change side of view
(Talonsoft wargames in '90 had this option)
Fun little simulator where you can fight in a number of historical battles, ranging from Meggido (the first recorded battle) to Chalons. Decent AI (even the Casual level can surprise), and good for a quick game.
