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One of the most innovative Real-Time Strategy Games comes back totally renewed and improved to the smallest detail, with epic large scale battles, new civilizations, unit customization system never seen before in a game, 8K support, and much more.
Ancient Wars: Sparta Definitive Edition is a early access, strategy and rpg game
developed and published by JOTASOFT STUDIOS.
Released on January 28th 2022 is available only on Windows
in 12 languages: English, French, German, Spanish - Spain, Spanish - Latin America, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Italian, Hungarian, Portuguese - Portugal, Portuguese - Brazil and Polish.
It has received 400 reviews of which 300 were positive and 100 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.1 out of 10. 😊
The game is currently priced at 19.99€ on Steam.
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Windows
- OS *: Windows 7/8/8.1/10
- Processor: Intel Core i3 or AMD FX 4300
- Memory: 3 GB RAM
- Graphics: Nvidia GT 430 or AMD HD 6570 with at least 512 MB VRAM
- DirectX: Version 9.0c
- Storage: 16 GB available space
- Additional Notes: 720p/30 fps at low settings, 4GB Ram recommended for multiplayer
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Ancient Wars: Sparta Definitive Edition attempts to breathe new life into a classic real-time strategy experience by expanding its content, modernizing its visuals, and broadening its scope across multiple ancient civilizations. From the outset, the game presents a sweeping ambition: vast battlefields, playable factions drawn from several major empires, and a detailed system of unit customization that allows players to shape their armies according to their chosen tactics. This updated edition aims to recapture the appeal of large, cinematic clashes while adding layers of depth that the original release could only gesture toward. Its premise remains rooted in historical warfare—Sparta, Egypt, Persia, and other cultures serve as the backbone of its campaigns—but it seeks to blend historical inspiration with creative freedom, letting players tailor units and strategies to their liking. The result is a game that thrives on scale. Battles unfold with dozens of units clashing at once, supported by siege engines, naval vessels, and environmental considerations that influence each encounter. The inclusion of naval warfare adds variety to the gameplay, giving water-heavy maps a strategic dimension that many older RTS titles lacked. Meanwhile, the unit-customization system becomes one of the game’s defining assets, allowing players to equip soldiers with different weapons, shields, armor types, and combat roles. This level of personalization encourages experimentation and creates the sense that each army reflects the player’s strategic identity rather than a fixed roster of predefined units. For fans of classic RTS who appreciate a sense of ownership and flexibility, this remains one of the game’s biggest draws. However, even with its expanded content and graphical improvements, the Definitive Edition carries over many of the structural issues that limited the original experience. The core economy system—structured around gathering traditional resources such as wood, food, and gold—tends to require repetitive micromanagement, which can slow the game’s pacing and undermine the momentum of the battles. While the unit customization is admirable, the actual combat behavior of these units feels more dated, often lacking the refined AI, formation logic, or tactical interplay found in more modern strategy titles. Engagements frequently devolve into straightforward clashes of massed units rather than nuanced tactical maneuvers, which can create a sense of predictability despite the variety of available factions and equipment. The campaigns themselves offer a mixture of grand ideas and uneven execution. They cover multiple civilizations and present a significant range of mission types, from large-scale assaults to defensive operations and objective-based skirmishes. Yet the storytelling is sparse, and mission pacing can feel inconsistent, occasionally leaning too heavily on waves of enemies or simple “build and destroy” objectives without enough scenario-driven creativity. While some maps showcase impressive scale and environmental diversity, others feel less inspired, relying more on the inherent spectacle of mass combat than on clever design. The overall effect is serviceable but not transformative; the game evokes nostalgia for older RTS campaigns more than it pushes the formula forward. Where the Definitive Edition shows genuine promise is in its expanded modes and its potential for multiplayer or cooperative play. Skirmish battles allow players to explore different civilizations and experiment with unit customizations in a less restrictive environment, and the variety of available maps adds replayability. For players who enjoy large battles for their own sake, regardless of narrative framing, these modes provide an appealing sandbox experience. But the technical and mechanical rough edges—balance issues, occasionally awkward pathfinding, and some lingering bugs—can detract from the long-term appeal, particularly for newcomers who expect modern polish. Ultimately, Ancient Wars: Sparta Definitive Edition is a heartfelt attempt to preserve and enhance a niche but beloved RTS while updating it for contemporary platforms. It shines in its breadth of content, the sense of scale it achieves on the battlefield, and the satisfying flexibility of its unit customization systems. At the same time, it struggles to fully escape the limitations of its era: its AI, pacing, and strategic depth feel firmly rooted in an older design philosophy. For players seeking a retro-flavored RTS with modern support and an abundance of historical factions to command, it delivers an enjoyable and occasionally impressive experience. For those looking for deeper innovation, tighter mechanics, or the sophistication of the genre’s recent offerings, it may feel like a spirited but imperfect revival rather than a fully realized reinvention. Rating: 7/10
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Good things: Better optimization then original game, much new stuff, Rome Empire + 1/2 campaign for them Bad things: as og still have ui, ai issue, battle music 1/3 for every selectable army's, and some of them just copy, Still wait: Indian Campaign, new music, multiplayer connection. 9/10 if you played og game this is very good for widows 10, but there no og music, icon gifs, units have 360 limit, food now for some heal and farming money.
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one of my favourite RTS of all time. I just love the environment and visuals. game is not fully balanced, there are 2 major OP factions imo, Spartans, Imperial Romans. they have best units and buffs but other factions have their own strengths too. visuals are good. effects are ok. unit movement sometimes is clunky and pathfinding on the walls is a bit bad but it was never the strong side of this game. in conclusion, if you love ancient times, if you want to have unique game experience, customize units, collect killed enemy weapons and equip your soldiers with it, this is a good game
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The worthy and unexpected resurrection of what effectively was abandonware with big scopes and a poor execution, this aims to realize the original vision and go beyond, as of yet, it is not a perfect game, but it is most worthy so far.
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i never played this game until now and its magical you get to make your own unit classes out of the weopons given and if the other team has better weapons then you and you kills them by some grace of god you walk a builder over the battle field and he will grab them and drop them off at the nearest available building i didnt expect as much polish out of this game as i got especially with all the bad review most of which being from people who played the older abandoned version it has 8 team with a few of them being pretty close to each other but its really good i really like the siege stuff in this game when a ballista fire you can feel it and when it hit one a single unit its funny to watch the guy fly this game should be way more popular then it is i know kids these just wanna watch youtube but in my book this game was an instant classic well worth a 10 dollar price if i say so myself i didnt notice anything game breaking or wrong and ive played about 4 different rounds and plan to play many more in the future its an absolute gem. :)
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Ancient Wars: Sparta Definitive Edition is currently priced at 19.99€ on Steam.
Ancient Wars: Sparta Definitive Edition is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 19.99€ on Steam.
Ancient Wars: Sparta Definitive Edition received 300 positive votes out of a total of 400 achieving a rating of 7.09.
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Ancient Wars: Sparta Definitive Edition was developed and published by JOTASOFT STUDIOS.
Ancient Wars: Sparta Definitive Edition is playable and fully supported on Windows.
Ancient Wars: Sparta Definitive Edition is not playable on MacOS.
Ancient Wars: Sparta Definitive Edition is not playable on Linux.
Ancient Wars: Sparta Definitive Edition offers both single-player and multi-player modes.
Ancient Wars: Sparta Definitive Edition offers both Co-op and PvP modes.
Ancient Wars: Sparta Definitive Edition does not currently offer any DLC.
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Online players
6
Developer
JOTASOFT STUDIOS
Publisher
JOTASOFT STUDIOS
Release
28 Jan 2022
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