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Simulator, Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS), Historical
Old World is an epic, historical turn-based strategy game. Set in the classical era, Old World gives players the chance to not just build an empire but to found the greatest dynasty of its age.
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Epic, cool, richly built and contemplative.
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VamersEdward SwardtMay 2022Old World: Heroes of the Aegean marks the game’s debut on Steam, and it rightfully earns a spot on many favourites lists. It is truly unlike most 4X games currently available, and adequately serves to raise an already high bar. While the game can do with a bit more tutorialisation, there are enough pop-ups and explanations for adventurers to being their journey. Immersion is a massive focal point and the inclusion of supremely detailed stories and scenarios truly levels up the experience beyond what even the developers may have intended. It truly is an exceptional title, one worthy of taking the title as the king of 4X games.
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PC GamerFraser BrownJul 202187/100A clever spiritual successor to Civilization full of both novelties and big ideas.
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AusGamersJul 20218.5/10If you've played a Civ game, and particularly the hex-based, one-unit-per-tile mode of the most recent series entries, then the early turns of Old World will feel very familiar.
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Worth PlayingJared HallNov 20216.8/10Old World has its moments, but it's a very niche offering. I wouldn't recommend it to someone who isn't hardcore about 4X games because the learning curve is brutal. However, if you've played the rest and you're looking for something new, and especially if the overload of stats is something you find compelling, check out Old World. At the very least, you get to enjoy Christopher Tin's majestic soundtrack.
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Cultured VulturesMaxim Klose-IvanovJul 20216.5/10While the game has interesting concepts and ideas, some odd design choices and an atrocious tutorial hamper Old World's ambition.
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IGDB rating 8.4/10 from 21 ratings.
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