Pharaoh: A New Era Review
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Pharaoh: A New Era is a classic city-building simulation game developed by Impressions Games and published by Sierra Studios. Originally released in 1999, this updated version of the game, developed and published by Dotemu, brings timeless gameplay to a modern audience with improved graphics and updated mechanics. The development team also includes members of the original Pharaoh development team from Impressions Games.
In Pharaoh: A New Era, players take on the role of a Pharaoh in Ancient Egypt and must manage their resources and city to ensure the survival and prosperity of their people. The game offers a rich and immersive experience, with a vast array of buildings, resources, and technologies to research and unlock.
The game's graphics have been updated for modern audiences, with improved textures and animations that add to the immersive experience. The game's interface has also been redesigned to make it more intuitive and user-friendly.
The game features over 50 missions and over 100 hours of gameplay, covering 4,000 years of history. The missions are divided into different campaigns that follow the rise and fall of various dynasties and pharaohs. Each mission has its own objectives and challenges, such as building a certain monument, reaching a population level, or surviving a natural disaster. The game also has a free build mode where you can create your own scenarios and maps. As players build and expand their cities, they will unlock new buildings and technologies that allow them to take on more complex challenges. This provides a sense of accomplishment and keeps the gameplay fresh and engaging.
However, the game's pacing can be slow sometimes, and players who are used to faster-paced games may find it frustrating.
The overall experience is not without flaws. Some players have reported bugs and glitches that affect the performance and stability of the game. Some players have also criticized the game’s difficulty level, which can be too easy or too hard depending on the mission. Some players have also wished for more features and content, such as multiplayer mode, mod support, or more historical accuracy.
Overall, Pharaoh: A New Era is a good city-building simulation game that offers a rich and immersive experience for players who enjoy this type of game.
It can be too easy for the veterans due to the "dumb" AI and pathfinding flaws. You can read more about it HERE.
It is a faithful remake of a cult classic that preserves its charm while adding some improvements and lets you experience the history and culture of ancient Egypt in an immersive and engaging way. Its attention to historical detail and sense of progression makes it a standout title, and its updated graphics and user-friendly interface make it accessible to modern audiences. While it may not be for everyone, fans of the genre will find much to enjoy in this updated classic.
The future is bright!
There is a lot of indiegame released this week, let’s check them one by one.
Smalland: Survive the Wild - the worst clone of Grounded. That’s it.
DREDGE - Dredge is a single-player fishing adventure game with a mysterious and sinister storyline. The game allows players to captain a fishing trawler across a collection of remote islands, dredging the depths of the sea for long-buried secrets, while also selling their catch and upgrading their boat.
The Great War: Western Front - The Great War: Western Front is a real-time strategy game that simulates the experience of World War I. In the game, players take on the role of a dual commander, controlling both the Allied and Central Powers during the conflict. The game allows players to make strategic decisions, build and manage their armies, and engage in tactical battles across a number of historically accurate battlefields.
Ravenbound - Ravenbound is a fast-paced action game that combines the challenge of a roguelite with the choices of open world. The game is being developed by Systemic Reaction, a creative division of Avalanche Studios Group. In Ravenbound, players take on the role of the Vessel of ancient power, tasked with restoring a dangerous world back to its former glory. The game features a variety of different enemies and challenging gameplay mechanics, as well as an open-world environment that allows for exploration and discovery.
Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon - Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon is a dark fantasy open-world RPG developed by Awaken Realms Digital. The game is set on the island of Avalon, which has been isolated from the rest of the world by an impenetrable fog. Players take on the role of one of several characters, each with their own unique abilities and storylines, as they explore the world of Avalon and try to unravel the mysteries surrounding the island. The game features exploration, combat, crafting, and a variety of other RPG mechanics, as well as a visually stunning game world with a dark and foreboding atmosphere.
Who wants some news?
Water in video games has never looked wetter. Er, better. A Washington Post article explores how video game developers create realistic and immersive water effects in their games.
A brief history of meditation video games. An MSN article that traces the evolution of video games that promote mindfulness and relaxation, from Atari’s Mindlink to Nintendo’s Brain Age to modern indie titles.
These were the 7 best video games we played at PAX 2023. A Digital Trends article that highlights some of the most impressive and innovative indie games that were showcased at the PAX East convention this weekend.
Zombie Games That Came Out Before 1996’s Resident Evil. A MSN article that looks back at some of the earliest examples of zombie video games, such as The Evil Dead, Alone in the Dark, and Zombies Ate My Neighbors.
Six Indie Games You Must Keep On Your Radar In 2023. A Forbes article that showcases some of the most promising and unique indie games that are coming out this year, such as After Us and Replaced.
9 cool new games from GDC 2023. A The Verge article that highlights some of the most impressive and innovative indie games that were showcased at the Game Developers Conference this week, such as Venba, Cart Life, and Cozy Grove2.
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