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Plattform: PC Veröffentlicht: 30.07.2020

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Imperiums: Greek Wars ist eine einzigartige Kombination aus rundenbasiertem 4X und historischer Globalstrategie mit mythologischen Zügen.
Inspiriert von unserem ausgezeichneten Spiel Aggressors: Ancient Rome, präsentieren wir dir einen neuen Blick auf die Welt griechisch-persischer Intriganten, Kriegstreiber und skrupelloser Politiker. Diese gnadenlose Welt wird erweitert durch Mythen und Geschichten über heroische Taten sowie versteckte Schätze, wie sie sich nur die Griechen vorstellen konnten.

Griechisch-persische Welt
Das Spiel beginnt 359 v. Chr, wenn Philipp II. von Makedonien den Thron besteigt. Zu dieser Zeit ist Makedonien ein Provinznest am Rande der hellenischen Welt. Aber Philipp ist ein ehrgeiziger Mann: Er träumt davon, der Herrscher ganz Griechenlands zu werden. Ein Traum, den er bis zu seinem Tod verfolgt ...
Wähle eine von 30 spielbaren Fraktionen, darunter das mächtige Sparta oder Athen, das ehrgeizige Makedonien, sowie das Achämenidenreich mit seinen machthungrigen Satrapien, eine Anzahl kleinerer griechischer Stadtstaaten sowie halbnomadischen Gesellschaften, die im Randbereich der hellenischen Welt leben. Führe dein Volk zum Sieg, wenn du kannst ...

Führe, herrsche und erobere
Deine Aufgabe besteht darin, mehr als nur zu überleben. Du bist ein göttlicher Herrscher, oberster Befehlshaber des Militärs sowie ein politischer Anführer, der Ehre und Wohlstand für seine Untertanen sucht. Führe sie zu mächtigen Siegen, verwalte die Wirtschaft auf allen Ebenen und biete eine erfolgreiche Lebensgrundlage sowie eine stabile und gerechte Regierung.
Dies ist keine Aufgabe für Schwächlinge. Alle Herausforderungen lasten auf deinen Schultern. Jede Krise ist ein Test deines politischen und militärischen Könnens. Entschlossenheit, taktisches Denken, politischer Scharfsinn und vor allem abenteuerlicher Geist sind, was eine Person hervorstechen lassen wird, um als aufgehender Stern durch die Dunkelheit der kommenden Millennien zu scheinen.

Geschichtliches Eintauchen
Die griechisch-persische Welt von Imperiums ist eine getreue Repräsentation der geschichtlichen Realität, politischen Verhältnisse, Feindseligkeiten sowie Ambitionen. Erlebe durch diese einmalige Möglichkeit das Gewicht der Verantwortung auf deinen eigenen Schultern. Als Anführer kannst du deinen eigenen Weg beschreiten oder dem Rat und dutzenden nationsspezifischen Zielen folgen.

Erlebe die antike griechische Welt in einer detaillierten Vielfalt wie nie zuvor.

Sagen und Legenden
In der Antike glaubten Menschen an Sagen und Legenden; es war ein Teil ihrer Realität. Die abenteuerlich Gesinnten können ihre Generäle in die Fußstapfen antiker Helden treten lassen, um das Goldene Vlies zu finden oder den Gordischer Knoten zu lösen. Enthülle die Wahrheit über einige der Geschichten und Mythen der griechischen Welt.

Stelle dich deinen Gegnern
Deine Gegner werden unbarmherzig sein. Für mehr Intrigen und unerwartete Wendungen trete einem Mehrspielerspiel bei und fordere andere Spieler heraus!

Neue Welten
Das Universum von Imperiums bietet eine endlose Anzahl an Gebieten. Stelle dir eine Welt nach deinem Gefallen vor und lass sie dir von uns zeigen. Wie auch immer deine Wahl ausfällt: Beginne mit einem klaren Verstand und zeige, dass du nicht nur überleben, sondern ein Reich errichten kannst, das seinem Titel gerecht wird.
Nutze die Fantasie anderer zu deinem Vorteil und entdecke Welten, die diese kreiert haben. Gehe sogar noch einen Schritt weiter und inspiriere dich selbst und lass andere an deiner Kreation teilhaben.

Lerne mit Leichtigkeit
Es ist keine Schande, sich von Zeit zu Zeit beraten zu lassen. Du bist in dieser grausamen Welt nicht allein; es gibt immer eine hilfreiche Hand, die erklärt, den Kontext erläutert sowie Empfehlungen äußert. Lass dich von deiner Intuition und Logik leiten, dann wirst du schon bald zum Meister.

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CPU: Dual Core 2.0 GHz
GFX: DirectX 9 class GPU with 1GB VRAM
RAM: 2 GB RAM
Software: Windows 7
HD: 2 GB verfügbarer Speicherplatz
DX: Version 9.0
LANG: Deutsch, Englisch, Französisch, Spanisch, Tschechisch

CPU: Quad Core 2.5GHz
GFX: DirectX 9 class GPU with 2GB VRAM
RAM: 8 GB RAM
Software: Windows 7 or later
HD: 2 GB verfügbarer Speicherplatz
DX: Version 9.0
LANG: Deutsch, Englisch, Französisch, Spanisch, Tschechisch

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2734 Std. insgesamt

Verfasst: 02.01.22 16:06

Sehr schönes Spiel mit weniger Tiefgang als andere Strategiespiele, aber genau das was man braucht um direkt zur Sache zu kommen. Auch die Einstellungsmöglichkeiten für die Schwierigkeit gefällt mir ausgezeichnet.

Einzig die Diplomatie gefällt mir nicht, so. Diese ist für mich recht undurchsichtig. In einer Runde will zB ein Gegner Frieden aber nur wenige Runde später erklärt er einen wieder den Krieg (ohne Verbündeten), ohne einen Grund dazu zu haben. Zudem ist dieser Gegner militärisch absolut unterlegen und niemand würde in einen solchen Fall den Stärkeren den Krieg erklären. Viele Diplomatie-Events scheinen recht willkürlich zu sein, zumindestens nicht nachvollziehbar, was die Planung für die eigene Strategie zB in Richtung Krieg recht schwierig macht. Man sollte immer einige Einheiten in Reserve behalten falls man Offensiv wird, da an einer anderen Grenze fast immer ein anderer auch den Krieg erklärt.

Ich würde mir noch wünschen, dass noch andere Siegbedingungen dazu kämen, wie zb Eroberungssieg.

Auch wenn ich meiner Kritik hier mehr Raum gegeben habe heißt das nicht, dass das Spiel viele Probleme hat. Da Spiel ist Klasse und auf jeden Fall Empfehlenswert.

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14882 Std. insgesamt

Verfasst: 01.11.21 18:52

Ich spiele strategy games seit civ 1 und die meisten paradox spiele sowieso. Aber dieses kleine Spiel ist echt ein Juwel. Die Grafik ist etwas altbacken aber voller charme und die stimmung auf der karte ist fantastisch! Und was Diplomatie und Handel angeht übertrifft es alles was ich sonst so kenne an Rundentaktik. Da ich auch im RL Schachturniere spiele gibts hier für mich ganz wichtig jede Menge taktische Feinheiten und strategische Tiefe. Der Support der Entwickler ist sowieso unglaublich! Grosses Lob.

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681 Std. insgesamt

Verfasst: 21.07.21 23:22

Ein mit Liebe gestaltetes Spiel (ich mag die Musik und die schönen Bilder von den Herrschern)! Vielen Dank an den Entwickler!

Das Spiel ist wie eine Rakete, nach dem Countdown geht es ab und es macht Spaß! :D

Ein Support wie man es sich nur wünschen kann! Es tut so gut mal ein Entwickler zu sehen der so mit Herzblut bei der Sache ist!

Das Spiel ist jeden Cent wert!

Dieses Spiel verdient jede Unterstützung!

Vielen herzlichen Dank! :)

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A game made with love (I like the music and the beautiful pictures of the rulers)! Many thanks to the developer!

The game is like a rocket, after the countdown it goes off and it's fun! : D

Support as one could wish for! It's so good to see a developer who is so passionate about it!

The game is worth every penny!

This game deserves all support!

Many many thanks! :)

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2997 Std. insgesamt

Verfasst: 01.04.21 06:15

Unfassbar unfaire KI schon bei mittleren Stufe, dabei wirken im Gegenzug die verbündete KI wie Schlafwandler! Bin sehr enttäuscht vom Spiel was eigentlich sehr hoch gelobt wurde

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6598 Std. insgesamt

Verfasst: 26.12.20 12:18

Very interesting game concept (thanx to Steinwallen for Introducing it!). I hope that the developers will concentrate on improving the ballancing of the basic game before adding too much new content (Playing on medium difficulty with all game events on feels a little bit too challenging since you got overwhelmed by negative happenings... ). I The Diplomacy system could have some improvements (why can't you make an counter offer on diplomatic requests like in the trade offer instead of just accept ore deny it?) also the tooltips (Army size - current and maximum soldiers in an Army, what kind of tribute I pay for Hades etc...) could have more relative informations instead of a lot of (my opinion) not so important ones like production of an field where you want to move your army! If the game progresses in that direction it could become easily one of my favourites!!! Challenging AI is always welcomed but too much (overwhelming) randomness has killed the fun at alot of other games for me before - but thumbs up to kube games!!!!

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222 Std. insgesamt

Verfasst: 07.11.20 16:04

Wow, sehr schweres Spiel. Trotz Tutorial und Anfängereinstellungen kapierte ich nicht wie ich an Einheiten komme, permanente Ressourcenmangel, Überfälle, etc . Kann zwar Civ 6 spielen, aber hier bin ich einfach zu dumm.
Also, bestimmt ein tolles Strategiespiel, aber leider nicht für jeden.

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3020 Std. insgesamt

Verfasst: 05.11.20 19:50

Ich spiele das Spiel schon etwas länger auf meine YT Channel. Die Grafik ist nicht auf Top Niveau, aber die dazugehörigen Spielmechaniken sind wirklich toll. Ich mag es grundsätzlich gern, wenn ein Spiel nicht 100% geplant werden kann sondern auch vom Zufall bestimmt wird. Das alles kann dieses Spiel.

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL27fC_e0H5d2nnPN5ImokeBQbp7CVCVNA

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1126 Std. insgesamt

Verfasst: 30.10.20 14:18

Aktuell kann ich es noch nicht empfehlen. Das Loyalitätssystem funktionert noch überhaupt nicht. Es laufen ganze Armeen und Gebiete über, sogar zu Stadtstaaten die soweit weg sind, das die sich vermutlich nichtmal kennen, das hat mir alle Spielstände versaut. In einem Spielstand habe ich in den ersten 4 Schlachten 3 Helden bekommen, im nächsten Spielstand auch nach 100 Runden keinen einzigen. So ist es nur Frust und kein Spaß.

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4387 Std. insgesamt

Verfasst: 01.09.20 18:26

Es wurde mit viel Herzblut gemacht und so etwas merkt man. Alle Spielelemente hat es zwar schon in anderen Games gegeben aber diese Mischung macht Spaß. Ich hoffe es wird mit der Zeit noch weiter verbessert und erhält noch neue Spielinhalte, darauf freue ich mich.

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3993 Std. insgesamt

Verfasst: 17.08.20 19:01

Wer mal ein Rundenstrategiespiel mit einer richtig fähigen KI erleben möchte, der sollte bei Imperiums GW unbedingt mehr als nur einen Blick riskieren. Dabei wird der TBG-Fan ganz im typischen Stil von 4X-Games wie Civilization oder der Endless-Reihe unterhalten - nur kompakter und kleiner, dafür mit einer Tiefe, wie man sie in dem Genre leider nicht so oft zu sehen bekommt - dabei wird auf das bewusste zerstückeln des Games für späteren DLC-Content verzichtet und man bekommt die bisher umfangreichste und beste Diplomatie seit Distant Worlds geboten, obendrein komplett auf deutsch und mit der Imperialen Bibliothek ist noch eine hilfreiche Enzyklopädie enthalten, die nicht nur Spielfeatures, sondern auch historische Aspekte erklärt. Das ganze kommt von einem kleinen Entwicklerteam, das bei Discord und den Steamforen aktiv mit den Spielern an der Weiterentwicklung und Verbesserung des Spiels arbeitet. Ich habe diese 24$ nicht bereut - habe als Besitzer des Vorgängers Aggressors einen ausgiebigen Rabatt auf der Entwicklerseite bekommen - auch sehr lobenswert. Ich hoffe noch auf die Verbesserung bzw. Erweiterung der Diplomatie (Stichwort Städte- und Technologiehandel) und die Auswirkungen des Einflusses auf Verbündete ... aber entdeckt das Spiel für Euch selbst. Es lohnt sich jede Minute darin, sich das antike Griechenland Untertan zu machen! ;-)

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927 Std. insgesamt

Verfasst: 15.08.20 10:36

Eigentlich mein Spiel... aber nach den 10ten Anlauf warte ich mal wieder auf die nächsten Updates.
Erster Eindruck war gut, aber dann nerven doch so einige Punkte.
Die Diplomatie ist der reinste Zufall. Auf einmal verliert man eine Stadt, weil sie illoyal geworden ist... obwohl die Bürger zu 100% glücklich sind. Ladet man das Autosave, passiert das im Übrigen nicht mehr.
Allein dieser Punkt macht für mich das Spiel zuspielbar. Die Ladezeiten bis zu 2 Minuten pro Spielzug sind auch übel.
Also, es muss noch was gemacht werden... dann kann das was werden. Aber so geht es leider nicht!

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1522 Std. insgesamt

Verfasst: 14.08.20 09:25

Nach dem hervorragenden ersten Teil, jetzt der Nachfolger im Setting Griechenlands.
Es ist erneut eine Freude zu sehen, was für ein Motor hier unter der Haube schlummert.
Das Spiel sieht auf den ersten Blick aus wie ein simples 4X Game, doch die Möglichkeiten sind der Wahnsinn:
Diplomatie, Krieg, Wirtschaft, Geburtenrate im eigenen Volk, Regierungsformen, Forschung, Staatsentscheidungen, Missionen und noch vieles mehr.
Hierbei beschränkt sich Greek Wars jedoch nicht darauf, diese Optionen einfach nur im Spiel zu haben, sondern verleiht ihnen eine Tiefe welche meiner Meinung nach, im 4X Genre, konkurrenzlos ist.
z.B. man erobert eine Stadt des Feindes und möchte diese nun als grenznahe Rekrutierungsmöglichkeit nahe der Front nutzen.
Im Grunde ist dies auch möglich, jedoch haben Städte Moral und Loyalität.
Bildet man dort nun Truppen aus, übernehmen diese die Loyalität der Stadt und man hat im schlimmsten Fall Kräfte für den Gegner ausgehoben, da Einheiten desertieren können.
Wie bekomme ich denn dann, schnell, loyale Truppen an die Front?
Einige Möglichkeiten wären, spezielle Wagen für den Transport der Infanterie, einfache, oder gepflasterte Straßen, der Transport per Schiff usw.
Dies ist nur ein kleiner Mosaikstein, um zu verdeutlichen, welche Tiefe Greek Wars besitzt.
Diese Komplexität zieht sich durch alle Bereiche des Spiels und alles wird in der hervorragenden Enzyklopädie präzise erklärt.
Zum Abschluss ist die sehr gute KI zu loben, welche sowohl militärisch, als auch diplomatisch, nachvollziehbar agiert.
Wie schon bei Aggressors kein Vergleich mit der UNTERIRDISCHEN KI eines CIV 6.
Von Meiner Seite aus für alle Strategen, die es gerne komplex und gleichzeitig nachvollziehbar haben, eine ganz klare KAUFEMPFEHLUNG

Cheers

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869 Std. insgesamt

Verfasst: 07.08.20 15:03

Das ist ein klarer Fall von gut gemeint, aber schlecht gemacht.
Eigentlich sollte das ja ein Strategiespiel sein, nur kann man in dem Spiel kaum Einfluss auf irgendwas nehmen. Rohstoffe sind absolute Mangelware, weshalb man nur wenig Baumöglichkeiten hat (sehr viele Erweiterungen kann man eh nicht bauen), Diplomatie ist völlig zufällig wie in den meisten Spielen, andere Zufallsevents haben enorme Auswirkungen, die natürlich unvorhersehbar sind.

Hinzu kommt, dass die Rundendauer sehr lange ist und in einer Runde kaum etwas weitergeht. Forschung ist ganz seltsam, ewig langsam, wenig Auswirkung bis man zufällig was brauchbares erwischt (Forschungsbaum ist Random), teilweise übermächtige Gegner und und und.

Ich will da nicht viel mehr Zeit reinstecken. Anfangs natürlich interessant, es wird aber schnell frustrierend, weil komische Dinge passieren. Plötzlich verliert man eine Stadt, weil sie auf einmal illoyal ist, ladet man das Autosave, passiert das nicht mehr,...

Das hat nichts mehr mit Strategie zu tun. Hier ist keine vernünftige Planbarkeit gegeben.

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587 Std. insgesamt

Verfasst: 27.03.22 20:19

Great 4x and i love the time period and the game itself a lot more deeper than i thought very enjoyably good job devs.

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1516 Std. insgesamt

Verfasst: 19.03.22 22:29

I want to kick myself for not giving this game it's proper due and time before, I've had it for a few, but never really got into it as I always had another game or project in front of me. So this is an early review insofar as playtime for this type of game, but from what I've seen so far this is a pretty amazing 4x type of game. Everything you wish Civ had, is in this game, from destroying bridges to slow enemy armies down, to supply, maintenance, dozens of national projects, as well as regional projects, down to your cities construction ques. Build up your cities, build up your armies, dozens of upgrades tweaks and specializations really allows customization of each individual unit, this type of depth outside of the modding community is almost unheard of and my review is an early one, I intend to come back and update the review once I break 100 or something, but as of now, it's a big two thumbs up from me!

Give this one a try! The devs have been consistent, reliable, releasing new content for the game, free DLCs even! And now their is ROME V CARTHAGE coming, that's going to be intense!!!

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1659 Std. insgesamt

Verfasst: 06.03.22 15:55

It's fun and unique.

The UI isn't great, as others have said, but it's not dwarf-fortress-bad either.

The game is pretty war-focused compared to something like civ, but there's still a fair bit of economy management, research, etc. I tend to play these kinds of games by turtling and building tall, but this game isn't well suited for that.

I don't think the AI is quite as great as others have made it out to be, but it's good enough. The diplomacy is among the best I've seen, though.

I got it on a sale for 16 euros, and I felt that was an appropriate price point. Wouldn't pay 30 for it.

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4174 Std. insgesamt

Verfasst: 28.02.22 13:38

Really cool 4X game. It's very interesting how it does things differently from several 4X conventions, which makes it very unique but at the same time a bit hard to get into at first. Once you understand the conventions the game proposes, you'll find an excellently designed game. I definitely recommend it!

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1109 Std. insgesamt

Verfasst: 15.02.22 17:36

This game has some great ideas. Shame that these are woefully incoporated. The controlls itself are clunky. The diplomacy system, while being fun, could be better.. Being able to see immediatly who is at war with whom would be great. Having played the tutorial and afterwards a long campaign with sparta brought me to the point of ragequitting. After having conquered greece i was at war with persia. No problem here i thought. At first i'd tried taking the agean isles. But thanks to random storms showing up in the middle of summer wrecking more than one of my fleets i tried a different approach. I crossed into asia via the hellespont where i was confronted with hordes of persian cavalry. Here i had to find out that no matter what you do, the persian cavalry will punch through everything. Entrenched phalangites? No problem. Peltast in a forest? No problem. Hoplites garrisoning a city? No problem. No matter what they always inflicted massive casulties. And it got even worse. When attacking i suffered even higher casulties which of course i couldn't replenish. Once i attacked a cavalry unit and lost 1300 phalangites and inflictet only 300 casulties all the while fighting in close quarters. How the ai is able to replenish it's units so quickly is also beyond me. I quit the campaign after my entrenched behind a river heavy infantry was beaten by a frontal assault of cavalry. It should be mentioned that i played this campaign on beginners difficulty. In conclusion. While this game features great ideas, it suffers from clunky controlls and an absymal fighting system making the late game not worthwhile. On a more positive side, the early game was quite enjoyable. I might have wondered why i suffered such heavy casulties at times, but until i fought in asia minor i faced no problems which a bit of good strategy could not solve. I might come around playing this game in the future again but for now i can't recommend it.

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1126 Std. insgesamt

Verfasst: 21.01.22 21:34

At first, I was struggling and I didn't quite like the aesthetic choices. But, I kept playing...and playing...and playing. The gameplay is addicting, with a good loop and it is quite satisfying to see your borders expand, sack your enemies' cities, recruit a general, etc. I can expect I will have many, many more hours in this one.

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3614 Std. insgesamt

Verfasst: 21.01.22 19:54

Imperiums Greek Wars has that “one more turn” feels. His mechanics seem easy at first, but it has a learning curve, after a few turns you get a slap in the face which tells you “I’m not like your others strategy games!”. Most of them can be tuned before launching a game so learn the game at you pace.

What surprise me the most is the diplomacy, you can offer and agree to treaties that range from “Your trade routes can passes through my lands” to “You can heal your troops in my lands” which is quite refreshing to see. (there’s a screenshot up there with the diplomacy panel.)
It brings me to the AI, you can offer as many option as you want but if the AI sucks everything falls shorts. Well good news the AI isn’t dumb, diplomacy works and should be used. If you’re strong other nation will even offer gifts to appear in a good light. This isn’t game changing but always nice to see.

And when diplomacy fails you have to fight, on that end the AI is also quite good, their units are where they should be most of the times, they defend/attack accordingly with the situation and they can do efficient landings attacks or fight with an ally. On this point having ally or confederated nation is useful on a military standpoint, your allies won’t just sit on their thumb and cheers you while you do all the works.

All in all I’m having a blast playing this game, as I said it has a learning curve and the mechanics works well with each others. Veteran and casual strategy players who seeks a refreshing 4x game can fall in that “one more turn” syndrome.

It’s a great game and deserves more attention. Lots of love were poured in this game, and it shows. Also, the devs are really responsive, in the steam forum and on discord.
Keep up the good works teams!

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1387 Std. insgesamt

Verfasst: 25.11.21 08:16

Was this game programmed in ancient Greece?

The game has cute graphics that look retro. The special 4X lap system is exactly my taste and allows the player to lean back sometimes. The multitude of tribes and Greek Empires is enormous. But... there is also a lot of fiddling around to click your way through the news, trade and diplomacy system.

The devs are very loving towards their community, and the community speaks highly of this game. This cute Game is making with love. Good gaming fun for those who like strategy in retro style.

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1045 Std. insgesamt

Verfasst: 31.10.21 23:44

I have the highest rated negative review of the devs similar/previous game: Aggressors: Rome or whatever its called.

Please read that, as many of the same problems still exist. This game just adds new ones to the mix. The steam sale got me again

edit: In response to the devs response: A few of the things i mention in the old review are better. Not all of them. And on top of those there are new problems, as stated. I am not going to put as much effort into this review as i did last time.

I currently do not recommend the game. I am playing some more, and may change my mind, but I doubt it.

edit again: I've played more. Stay away. Stay really far away. Go buy Old World (sadly on epic) instead

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831 Std. insgesamt

Verfasst: 17.10.21 07:41

I mainly only play on random maps, but this game has a lot depth, really good and meaningful depth.

There is a learning curve, but it is worth it and once you understand the economy you will feel like a real king trying to build an empire.

If your willing to put a little time to get a real experience for this great 4x game, then this will give you hours and hours of fun and enjoyment.

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905 Std. insgesamt

Verfasst: 10.10.21 12:24

Imperiums Greek War is a great game. It looks a bit like civilization. But than with more depth and in my opinion more fun to play. I like history and Imperiums is scratching that itch.

Starting a war and win it is tough. You need the armies and loosing one really hurts. So you really need to plan ahead. You can also make coalitions against an opponent. This is a real neat. You can also randomize the map which is nice as you do not know the world.

Reported bugs are solved really fast. I reported one and a few hours later it was solved (tutorial issue).

I also have the age of Alexander which adds a lot of gameplay. I hope that more DLC comes out. Perhaps port Agressors which is also great game.

All in all thumbs up

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1833 Std. insgesamt

Verfasst: 08.10.21 17:01

I am playing this game more than Humankind and The Old World, and I am still at the tutorial (I want to win!).

Truly deep and fun and tough game!

Logistics, diplomacy (true diplomacy), strategy and strategic battles, optimisation of your population, resources...

If you want to learn more, go read their News section in Steam. The way Pavel is explaining the mechanics of this game shows you how good and with lot of though this gem was (and still) created.

I highly recommend this game to any 4x enthusiast (advanced = more complex than Civ, little less than Shadow Empire)!

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5909 Std. insgesamt

Verfasst: 20.08.21 05:36

Nice enough little game, passes the time, but bugs are killing it for me. in game events lead to the erasure of all of my cities and units. Yes, they are working on a patch, and, yes, they are very nice and will fix my save games for me if I send them via email, but that doesn't take away the frustration. Now the screen is frozen.

I didn't buy this game to assist in the development

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13704 Std. insgesamt

Verfasst: 10.08.21 04:30

good game, AI is good. very active developer. the biggest issue with game is that it is too tightfisted with resources and while there are tons of buildings etc to build, but you will never have resources to actually build much of anything. IMO, turn off corruption for a better experience. Overall, a nice game and I recommend it.

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182 Std. insgesamt

Verfasst: 20.07.21 09:56

what an excellent 4X game !!! long time didnt have fun to play such games with good mechanics and balanced economy/building/war system !!! definitely brilliant

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798 Std. insgesamt

Verfasst: 11.07.21 22:06

Strategy, tactics, intrigues and Ancient Greece world with all pros and cons. Developers did huge work after game release and since diplomacy update strategy became much more interesting. Recommend for all who want to face real challenge, who love civilization and total war series.

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Verfasst: 09.07.21 20:35

Its got a lot of potential, and its already a better game than half the ones in my library. Deep mechanics, a lot to learn, and yet a fairly simple overlay and intuitive gameplay. This deserves more attention.

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Verfasst: 01.07.21 19:58

I would recommend this game, purely because of its UI, its beautiful soundtrack, and the game is quite good. However, I was unable to fix my problems with launching the game - in the end it had something to do with PC configuration. The developer, Pavel was very helpful in assisting me and even though we didn't get to the root cause of fixing it, it works for other players bascially who purchase and play the game. So in this sense, I will still recommend this game. It's worth trying for certain, and Pavel is on discord, so you can contact him should any issues arise.

Thank you!

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1349 Std. insgesamt

Verfasst: 05.06.21 04:28

Other reviews say that the game is extremely historically accurate,. This lead me to purchase it. Just from playing the tutorial as Makedon in 359 BCE, the city Thessaloniki already exists (founded 315 BCE) which makes me question that. Other than that it seems fun so far. Looking forward to playing as Thebes and Boeotia.

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Verfasst: 25.05.21 03:18

Long story short: give them your money, they know what they are doing =)

Once upon a time, I was itching for a middle point between the emergent worlds of Crusader Kings and the city & unit management of Civ. Shortly after I came across these developers, and it was good.

A couple years passed. Having played Aggressors that time, I knew what to expect now with Imperiums: a well polished game, with deep, complex mechanics, a strong emphasis on diplomacy and strategy, where waging war is a core aspect. And still the game is perfectly balanced, with a steep, but by no means insurmountable learning curve. For reference: I struggled with food, so next game I built lots of farms. Then I struggled with wood: next game I settled next to forests =) Step by step.

What I love the most is threefold:
-Firstly, the level of freedom that the developers trust in the players. This means lots of customization that in other 4X is usually not allowed (probably to offer a more standardized experience?). For instance, the possibility to set the players dis-/advantage in comparison to other civs, gives me the chance to set my own challenges and play the game my way.

-Secondly, the passion and investment the developers show towards the game. Just that is enough to deserve recognition. (I have a thing for games where the very developers read and reply avidly in the forums). This means constant upgrades and balances, which guarantees the highest possible quality for the game, and that they listen to players' concerns and offer literal modding advice to them.

-And thirdly, the dynamism of the world, the way it feels alive, because it's not (necessarily) 'balanced' and 'fair'. I never blame this game's rules when things go awry - that's something you can't say of all games (not me, at least). It always keeps me on my toes, and makes me want to play just one more turn.

And all set in Greek Antiquity. I must say I'm biased since I'm a sucker for these period in time (I actually once designed and programmed my own home-made 4X in 'Game Maker: Studio' set during the War of the Peloponnese).

That being said, I would have liked to see even more thematic elements (like an 'Acropolis' unit to be built next to your capital, or the capacity to send colonies to remote lands, or more events/state decisions, etc.). The addition of mythical elements is pretty interesting, though, and adds a lot of character to the setting.

The lack of ranged units is still a shame, in my opinion, but I'm sure the devs have a very conceptual reason for not including them in the game, since no decision is casual here. Still, some javelin throwers or catapults could make a nice addition.

But if I had to single out one main point of critique I could find in the game, however, and even there is considerably improvement in what relates to graphics (animal animations and trees are amazing, for example), I do find it weird that some land textures seem/feel lacking in the same polish as the rest of the game, and I believe that all units (buildings, cities, and soldiers) could be visually enhanced.
Without the intention of being unfair to the hard work, I don't feel a significant difference has been achieved in this regard, comparing it with Aggressors, and I hope that in future releases (either updates or new games) this aspect will be taken into deeper consideration.
Moreover, it's a bit confusing that cities with size 1 pop are visually almost identical from a size 8 megalopolis. It would be nice to be able to see the difference clearly, as it would make for a more immersive experience. The game still looks great, by all means - but I do feel there's room for improvement in this regard.

To sum up, a great successor to Aggressors, building on its mechanics and improving on it. Most differences at plain sight might not be substantial, but the ones that are so, are worth it, and if your into the genre you'll be sucked in by Imperiums Greek Wars just like me =)

Tl;dr ------> Yes.

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2342 Std. insgesamt

Verfasst: 18.05.21 10:24

Peloponnese struggle

Imperiums: Greek Wars is a turn-base strategy depicting ancient Greece with a high historical exactness. This means a lot of small states quickly changing their borders, trade roads, allies and sometimes even rulers. Factors such as technology, manpower and development of areas surrounding cities also play an important role. Additionally, there is an option to play with mythological setting which can make the game more interesting and unpredictable.

I would say the game greatly combines historical features. All the aggressivity within the nations makes AI change diplomatic approaches, move armies, build new cities, expand, enhance or research new ways in order to be on the top of ancient nations food chain and on the other hand it also makes them lose very quickly if they don't adapt to the changing political environment very quickly and effectively. This competitiveness is right and makes the game interesting but does it make the game-play more enjoyable? I mean the speed of changes in the game can be really annoying, it is good to be able to turn your ally into an enemy and otherwise just within a season, but with the high number of nations almost all of them bothered me on every turn with some change or demand or offer when in response I just shut them all out and played without any allies. The same goes with the trade which is just so bad that it is better not to trade at all. The game itself can be very enjoyable but some factors just need more work in my opinion.

Pros

✪ Well crafted research
✪ Units variety
✪ Decent combat
✪ Challenging gameplay, good AI
✪ Historical Accuracy
✪ Mythology options

Cons

✪ Irritating diplomacy
✪ Poor trade management
✪ Lenghty
✪ Not many events

5.5 /10

Overall I would say this game is a relatively good game but only an average turn-base strategy. If you are into these types of games, go for it and enjoy something new and innovative.

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2616 Std. insgesamt

Verfasst: 05.05.21 05:45

This is a game I have come to late but it is one with a truly excellent tutorial and much deeper mechanics than initial impressions suggest with one of the best diplomatic models with multiple methods of interaction that truly immerse you in your nation.

There are a huge number of factions to play which are very different in playstyle and challenge difficulty and although I have only recently started playing the game the AI is self evidently competent.

The map is very varied and there are useful map modes to see things such as active trade routes (which can be raided) and the tooltips are plentiful with an easily accessible in game help facility explaining all game mechanics.

Kudos to the Devs here and I have already wishlisted the Alexander expansion...

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2853 Std. insgesamt

Verfasst: 26.04.21 04:02

An extremely good strategy game. It somehow manages to combine a surface simplicity that makes it easy to pick up and play with a surprising depth that you peel into like an onion as you seek to master it. The diplomacy itself is a mark above most strategy games, offering a huge number of options to build and exploit relations. The game also offers a plethora of ways to customize the game and adjust rules and settings to be what you want for that play through. I also really appreciate the manual, a nice throwback to an earlier time but also gargantuan, detailed and revealing of the level of craftsmanship and systematic thought that has gone into the game. Its amazing what small teams can do these days and I'm glad Indies are cracking into the grand strategy genre which is too long dominated by Paradox and Total War.

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Verfasst: 23.04.21 21:29

A great turn based grand strategy that provides a deep and intricate system to manage your state. Only a few hours in but already it's in my favourites, and can feel I haven't scratched the surface. With it's in depth history of ancient Greece this is a wonderfully original strategy game.

Compared to other games of the a similar genre Imperiums: Greek Wars makes each turn interesting, you can build cities, but also roads and improvements anywhere. Raise armies and wage war and form allies with complex diplomacy that actually feels like it matters. Resource management is another large area, and trading feels much more important. Depending on what land you control determines the number of resources available, and as a result ends up dictating what you need to obtain via diplomacy and trade agreements or even by force. Combat it'self is another large aspect, wars have to be picked carefully as once started they will go on for a while and with them come all the costs.

A great game with rewarding game play that's well worth full price, anyone who's into grand strategy will love this.

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505 Std. insgesamt

Verfasst: 12.01.21 23:27

Like its predecessor, Aggressors: Ancient Rome, this game is a simulator during the conflicts of the Greek city-states, set around 27 years after the Peloponnesian War. While the Greeks are fighting amongst themselves, there are at least a couple of powers outside Greece they must take care of. One is the old enemy, the Persians. The other is a rising power called Macedon. There is also a free DLC that allows one to fight in the Trojan War. Winning a game can be very difficult. One must balance your troops and cities. And I still need to work on that… Still would recommend.

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4762 Std. insgesamt

Verfasst: 07.01.21 02:32

the short answer is yes. i recommend the game.

the longer answer is this game is deceptively deep but isnt complicated. its a balancing act and expansion at the same time. the computer opponents arent dumbed down, they are availing themselves of the same tactical options available to you. in fact, it seems they begin to learn from your actions and anticipate your moves so evolving and changing tactics are necessary.
combat isnt hard to figure out but there a ton of variables and modifiers and does have a random probability as well. so you can get advised on the likely or perceived results of an attack but that advice isnt completely reliable. but the combat seems and feels fair and not rigged against or for you.
the politics in this game are difficult to keep track of at first with so many countries and intertangled relations between them. but as you play on you start to figure out who is who and learning how to pry an alliance of enemies apart is deeply rewarding.
trade is what will keep you alive. you will never have all of everything that you need. so you need to either improve resources so you have it, take it, or trade for it. and those you are trading with likely know how badly you need whatever it is and their price rises accordingly. its a deep game with nothing given to you.

this game is obviously a labor of love for the dev who made it. and hes active in his forums. hes there answering questions, working on making a great game even better, and seems a genuinely nice person. all in all exactly the kind of game you want to buy from exactly the kind of person you should be buying it from.

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Verfasst: 30.12.20 22:36

Overview
Discovering Civilization was one of the defining points in my gaming life. Even as a little kid I was absolutely obsessed with it and couldn’t resist its “one more turn” pull, even though I all too often decided to start over and experience a new world through the eyes of another civilization. Thankfully, I became far more invested in each game as I grew older and now I never stop playing until I see the entirety of my nation’s history completed. Yes, I became an ironman player, or as some of you may call it, a glutton for punishment.

Since that time, the 4X subgenre has expanded rapidly. New titles that could compete with the established giant of Civilization arose and it ushered in a new era of strategy gaming that many of us have been loving ever since. Its popularity comes with a price though; for each Endless Legend or Stellaris that’s born, there are half a dozen others that disappoint. Fortunately, Imperiums: Greek Wars isn’t one of them. I wasn’t sure what to expect with it going in, but it earned my respect by the time I’d even finished the tutorial.

A Familiar Dish with New Seasoning
Imperiums: Greek Wars won’t require much of an investment for 4X veterans to get the hang of. What it will require is an open mind as there are several elements that are integral to others in the genre that have been reworked and even reduced in some cases. As you might imagine given the focus, you won’t be piloting any stealth bombers or developing a cure for cancer. Hell, even though a successful nation will grow and change, a glance over the map as a whole from start to finish is unlikely to be a riveting experience in any area other than the politics of it all. That said, when it’s the story of your kingdom, it does an excellent job of making you feel passionate about it.

Anyone who knows me knows that it’s no shock that I decided to break out Sparta in my first game. It’s been significantly weakened in its recent history by the start of Imperiums’ timeline, but it hasn’t lost its warrior spirit and with the right leader it could rise to greatness again. Even with the warrior culture of the legendary Spartans, I was quick to discover that diplomacy is one of the most important elements to master. Several allies around me would have been vulnerable to my superior military, but they were banded together by pacts the prevented me from moving on them immediately. This effectively froze up my strengths while making me shore up my weaknesses: foreign relations and my lackluster economy. Through some solid manipulation, opened trade routes, and shaken hands, I was finally able to burst out of my bubble and bring the might of my sword arm down on my neighbors after shattering their bonds and building some of my own.

Build an Empire the Gods Fear
Multiple aspects of nation management have been altered to offer an experience that differs a noticeable amount from the big names in the genre. Your population takes an even larger role in your strategy as every single unit uses it not only to be recruited initially but also to recover its health. Direct interactions with cities, in general, are deepened, as a unit’s loyalty to you is based on the city that it was recruited or last healed in. This means that extended wars that involve you conquering large swaths of territory end up being quite the challenge as you’re either leading the charge with disloyal units pulled from local populations or marching loyal ones all the way from home many seasons away from the front. This slowed the usual steamroll that I’m used to driving over my enemies when I go to war in other 4X titles.

Resource management takes an interesting turn here as well. There aren’t a plethora of unique resources to be found that alter the statistics of your empire, instead, there’s a fairly simple batch of them that everything revolves around: gold, coal, stone, iron, food, wood, knowledge, influence, slaves, citizens, and happiness. Everything you do involves these, even trade, where each can be given to other nations in return for some balance of the others. Depending on your government type, you’ll also have to hit within a percentage range of your population being slaves or you’ll take a hit to your overall productivity, so get used to investing in your nation’s birth rate to manage your population levels; uncontrolled growth isn’t a good thing.

Cities aren’t constant unit and building construction factories in Imperiums either. A familiar setup of a tech tree is used for scientific advancement, though the number of buildings and units that it unlocks are heavily restricted by the era that the game takes place in. Idle cities, contrary to what’s been ingrained in us as 4X veterans, are a good thing as they produce more resources than those that are currently engaged in a task for you. This works well enough as you’re far less likely to be cycling through your cities to guarantee that they’re on track and far more likely to seek out a city specifically when you need something from it.

Crush Those That Stand before You
Military conquest is an even larger part of what’s needed to succeed in Imperiums: Greek Wars than many others in the genre. I can’t imagine a pacifist strategy of turtling up would be particularly efficient or especially entertaining given the mechanics that surround it. That said, the mechanics involved in war tend to be rather innovative, and I think that some of the big boy competitors could even learn from them.

Unit stacking returns for those who’ve become used to the one tile per unit rules that have become more common in recent years. There is a cap, though you’ll also want to keep an eye on how well your units are supplied. Supplies are produced and delivered from your cities and the further away your units get from them, the less efficient these deliveries become. Whatever you do, don’t let yourself get cut off or your unit’s morale will tank thanks to the ever-present starvation.

In a shock twist, cities have nothing to do with your borders. New territory is gained by having your military units march over it, whether it’s unclaimed or part of a nation that you’re at war with, it’s yours once you do that. Borders change rapidly and it keeps the world extremely dynamic in a way that you don’t often see. It requires plenty of thought to push forward while protecting your own nation’s interests, but this was one of my favorite innovations of Greek Wars overall.

Bros before Hoes
The Imperiums: Troy DLC that came out at the beginning of this month offers a brand new map to play on with an interesting setup of its own. We’ve all likely heard the story surrounding Helen of Troy and the events that followed, so I won’t ask you to sit on my knee while I regale you with the tale. It does make for an interesting scenario-like experience though. As opposed to the more open-ended design of the base game’s pair of maps, Troy has two sides, an alliance made up of several invading nations and poor old Troy, seated on its throne at the center of its territory which makes up most of the map. Troy is incredibly powerful, has a good defensive position, and a solid enough economy, though the barrage of attacks on its coasts and the forays that are sure to strike deeper into its territory will begin to erode all of that. Whichever side you find yourself on, if you know Imperiums: Greek Wars, you already know how to play, but expect something far more similar to the Civilization VI-style scenarios than the discover-the-story gameplay of standard 4X modes.

(Check out the verdict is in the comments. Thanks again, Steam character limit!)

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3713 Std. insgesamt

Verfasst: 30.12.20 13:08

This is a beautiful game. The subtlety of the play between resources/diplomacy/trade is fantastic. If you are a real strategy gamer.. come play with this game...the mechanics are well thought out and very well executed and embedded in the game play.

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5512 Std. insgesamt

Verfasst: 29.12.20 02:22

I have played nearly 200 hours of Aggressors Rome and at the time of writing this post nearly 100 hours of Imperiums Greek Wars. I would strongly suggest this game! At first i was afraid it would be the exact same game as Aggressors Rome and it was very similar at first. I came back to it the other day after seeing many updates, and found many differences that polished out the game. This probably could have been a DLC at a cheaper price but i believe there was some publishing politics involved. This is a great game to dive deep into with many attributes to figure out. I havent found very many issues and the game seems stable.

I wish the game did not lock players out of certain countries in the campaign. I personally enjoy the randomized map portion of the game more but would like to try the campaign. Unfortunately it locks the ones i want to play. Therefore, i would have to slave through a campaign i don't want to play before reaching what i want.

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745 Std. insgesamt

Verfasst: 14.12.20 20:59

4x game where other states are not just there for you to conquer, but are actual active actors with their own sympathies and agendas.
Best described as the opposite of Total War - in Imperiums diplomacy actually works and matters, whereas the combat layer and city management is a bit lacklustre.

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9216 Std. insgesamt

Verfasst: 18.11.20 14:53

After all these years, a totally worthy inheritor to the legacy of Master of Orion 2, this time with a decidedly Civilization 2 feel. It took decades, but finally a new deep entertaining fun game is born.

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1792 Std. insgesamt

Verfasst: 02.11.20 00:07

Despite its rather ugly exterior, I:GW has a lot to offer 4X fans with respects to its gameplay mechanics and systems. It's very clear that the developers have a keen interest in the genre and a deep understanding of how to make a game fun.

If you can, I'd recommend looking past its looks and give this game a try. You'll find a 4X game that does a lot to make the decisions you make more interesting, while keeping things tense between you and your neighbors.

Let's just hope that they can get the visuals in line with the gameplay. They might have a real indie hit on their hands if they can manage that.

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2000 Std. insgesamt

Verfasst: 19.10.20 18:05

A good game that deserves an up vote.

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Verfasst: 24.09.20 06:20

A great successor to Rome Total War!

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Verfasst: 19.09.20 05:03

Fantastic accomplishment..... looking forward to the Troy DLC.

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11229 Std. insgesamt

Verfasst: 13.09.20 08:01

Very happy with the game and in depth strategy. It has clearly been made with a dedication. One area to tweak. I spend far more time each turn setting up trade deals than actually playing the game. Lot's of tedious clicking required. Could the:
- resources for a potential deal all be visible on one screen (not a scroll bar) with an up or down arrow for each party to set the quantity.
- the nations not reset back to start of the list after each trade deal (or political request) is set. Please reset to the country I was last down to in the list to save constant scrolling.
I want to spend more time managing cities and armies than setting up deals.

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2550 Std. insgesamt

Verfasst: 26.08.20 04:22

A fun game - definitely what is advertised.

It's really quite satisfying if you like methodical strategic expansion. The diplomacy is also a major strong point. Almost all strategy games of this sort suffer from boring diplomacy even if they have fun war (such as Total War) but this game really seems to represent the dynamism of the period well.

It's weak points have to do with presentation, but the developer's remarkable passion for the project makes buying this game an easy choice for those who like the genre.

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1358 Std. insgesamt

Verfasst: 17.08.20 20:01

Woven like a rich tapestry of history during an era of the birth of democracy amid the Aegean Sea region. Each turn lasts a season.

Impose your will, make allies, be cunning, benevolent and masterful. A 4x sandbox of empires for this golden age of strategy games.

Dabble and dip into politics and infrastructure in a familiar but fresh take on expansion and management. At every screen, relevant information is only a click away, well planned and contemporary UI functions effortlessly.

Warfare in it's barbaric forms covers a stupendous degree of statistical and analytical approach based off of multiple modifiers credible to this timeline. Supply is precious so keep those routes open - akin to an Ageod system.

Tool tip heaven ala Civilization-like which can spread open like a tree into everything relative and/or in the Imperium Library, the game's encyclopedia.

The look of antiquated design and artwork is exuberant, even much more so than WH40k's Gladius' lack of. Has got illustrations to account for every research/random event/moment, even some pictures of live reenactments. The map in all it's glory is ...breathtaking, actually more like breathing, it seems alive and most inviting for the intrepid.

I like the music and it's mix of episodic period pieces really spreads out the experience and there is more than enough of it to not hear the same thing again in many hours.

If it pays homage to the great predecessors in the genre, it’s done effortlessly and masterfully.
Even astonishes in respect to the very earliest incarnations showing that the door is still open to the wardrobe of imagination that had captivated and conquered hearts and minds. Historical era strategy defined!

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1328 Std. insgesamt

Verfasst: 14.08.20 20:10

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Is this game a masterpiece? Well, if the tuorial is estimated to take an hour and the manual has 218 pages, you know that you aren't looking at a casual game. And the tutorial just scratches on the surface of the game's mechanics.

The game is not that complicated, though, at least when you are familiar with Civilization. Imperiums: Greek Wars is another 4X strategy game based upon Sid Meier's megahit. Contrary to Civilization, this game is very focused, though. It just covers Greece (and Asia Minor) around 350 BC. This was the time when the father of Alexander the Great united the warring cities of Greece and transformed it to a military superpower. The game is based on history, but of course the outcome depends on the player. Will you play Phillip II and lead Macedonia to glory? Or do you play Athens? Or Sparta? Whatever side you choose, the gameplay is very similar to Civilization. One major difference is that you don't start with a hidden map and a few cavemen. You are placed into a living world, full of different factions, armies and cities (unless you choose to customize your own game).

Move your armies in turns to expand your borders or crush your enemies, use your settlers to build roads, cities or cultivate the land, research new technologies, improve your cities with economic, military, cultural or social updates. Use diplomacy to trade, ally, or attack an enemy together. Manage your country's ressources and win your people's hearts. The longer you play, the larger your empire gets, the more things you researched, the more options you have. When you are finished and end your turn, all the other factions take their turns. I could use the same basic description for any Civilization game and many of its clones as well. I have to say, though, that this is just a very basic description, the actual game is very detailled. Combat, diplomacy, economy, research, infrastructure building... all aspects are very well fleshed out. A multitude of on-screen help texts explain every detail of the game.

What makes Imperiums special is the focus on Greece and the time period. The historical map is rather detailed, the around 30 playable factions (some have to be unlocked first) and their political affiliations are based on history. If you want, you can add a bit flavor to the game by enabling Heroic Quests or a few mytical creatures. This won't turn the game into a fantasy heavy game where armies of mythical creatures meet on the battlefield, but it may provide significant ressources or other support for your cause. Ever wanted to find Atlantis? Or untie the Gordian Knot?

For people who don't like history or want a new challenge, the game also offers the option to customize your own world. This allows you to start on a hidden, randomized map, starts 500 BC and plays even more like a Civilization game. There is also an editor to create your own scenarios. A local multiplayer hotseat mode is available, but you need some time if you want to play that.

Conclusion:
Rather good, highly complex Civilization clone set in Ancient Greece. Inofficial sequel to Aggressors: Ancient Rome.

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384 Std. insgesamt

Verfasst: 14.08.20 00:53

I was a big fan of the dev's previous game, Aggressors: Ancient Rome, so have been eagerly awaiting the release of this follow-up.

It's early days but so far so good. It's got some extra polish graphically and I'm sure mechanically there are some interesting upgrades.

Aggressors had quite a lot under the hood so if you're new to these games give them a chance as it takes a while to fully appreciate what's going on.

Will report back after I've sunk some more hours into it.

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1600 Std. insgesamt

Verfasst: 13.08.20 08:59

After all bulshitry around Civilization VI, this feels nice, fresh, reaistic, balanced and really consistant. I just hope devs will keep working on it!

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460 Std. insgesamt

Verfasst: 09.08.20 13:26

This is a good 4X game: it has a meaningful resource system which means trade and diplomacy have an extra dimension missing from other titles of its ilk, and the AI is as good as ever. The military aspect of the game is more complex and nuanced that other historical 4X, and the AI will give you a good run for your money.

This is a definite improvement over Aggressors and probably one of the deeper 4x titles on the market right now: it's a far better game than Civ, and it gives Old World a run for it's money too (although both games are very different and there's certainly going to be room in a dedicated 4x fan's library for this and Old World together).

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Verfasst: 01.08.20 08:03

As a strategy game Imperiums is one of a kind. Designed from scratched with pen and paper by a passionate developer and now released as the second entry in a hopefully long lasting series of strategy games.
Over the years the game is shaped and finetuned by the help of a small, but very dedicated playerbase who can discuss with the developer in forums on Steam and Discord.

Hundreds of players already mentioned their complains and wishes for the game and the developer keeps a list with urgent must have features and nice to have features for the future.
That means that every UI element, controls, graphics, manual, ingame help is discussed a lot over the years and the developer founds a proper way to balance all those requests to balance everything as much as possible.

That means that players can feel a bit overwhelmed by launching the game for the first time. There are so many gameplay mechanism, optional story elements, advanced finetuning of economy and army that running the tutorial at least once is a must. Besides of the many gameplay elements the game offers a complete list with graphics and game settings. Everything is customizable, like the UI size, the transparency of the fog and clouds, the size of units and the speed of the mouse pointer.
Nothing is restricted or hardcoded, so the engine is very flexible and the player can finetune the game exactly to their liking.
But this can be so overwhelming that it can take hours, days and for some even weeks to find out all the options. The game grows on you based on time invested in it.

As a game Imperiums will be compared with Civ like games and Total War games, but it's way more then that. If you start playing Imperiums as if it were Civ you will be confused. While the grid/square map setup looks the same, the mechanism are very different. In Imperiums all gameplay elements are connected in a way. It creates a great sense of being in control as a leader. Trade routes, resource management, army morale, events, (optional) objectives and a keen AI will add to immersion as well. But they are not separate minigames. They are all connected and one mistake at one part can have huge consequences for the nation you rule. It's all based on common sense and logic, so even without knowing every part of the 300 plus page manual you can simply use your intuition. You will find out that every game you launch you will try different systems to beat it.

New mechanism are added in this release that give the game even more replay value. There are heroes and generals now, myths and legends that brings a nice unexpected touch to the game that can even turn the tides of time, a better UI with more lists and easier to access information, smoother graphics and way more story objectives on the campaign map. Every nation has it's own set of objectives and they are not simply based on numbers. The objectives are setup in a way that they integrate with the game you are playing and doesn't feel like side quests. Complete war plans can be part of them that requires diplomatic action from the player, you!

Besides the huge campaign you can try to play as all different factions, there is a random map generator that let you create a map of any size you want (within the acceptable limits of course), with crowded setup or with a slow start. The amount of factions on the map, and the availability of resources. The generator makes the game endless and is ideal for players who feel overwhelmed by the campaign story were most nations already has a settled history. Playing from scratch and coloring the map is an option.

Like the previous game, Imperiums offers the same mod tools and makes it possible for the player to create unique nations and maps. But it can also let you create complete new gameplay elements like resources, techs and even scripting. Eventually possible to play your creations hotseat or MP with (Steam) friends.

Imperiums in short:

- Huge open game without limits/restrictions
- Complete game on first installment. No hidden addons or prepared DLC's to launch after
- Completely customizable options and settings
- MOD tools used by the developers themselves included
- Many factions to play all with unique (optional) objectives
- Dedicated fan community and developer that listen to feedback and is not restricted to discuss
- Passion project in development for many years and tested by a experienced group of wargamers
- Praised by professional and amateur critics for gameplay value
- A lot of handmade, unique artwork, some even with fans of the game involved
- No re-used assets from other games
- A 300 + page manual that reads as a book
- Fast, even on some older hardware and it runs still fast after 500 turns or more
- A history lesson about our Western cultural center included
- Original old school, boardgame based, 4x wargaming on testosterone
- Makes Civ and Total War obsolete to be honest if you dislike streamlined games
- One more turn warning

This is probably one of the last dedicated subscription free one man passion projects on our planet.
The demand for high end graphics in combination with the idea that millions of casual gamers should jump into any game within an hour is the reason this genre isn't interesting for money grabbers to create.
It's painful to know that this project, which is actually offering everything a serious strategy gamers wants to discover in a game, will not sell as many copies as the 67th Paradox dlc or 2K season pass.

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