29 July 2010

Field of Glory

Overview   ( More Info )

Based on Slitherine’s popular tabletop wargaming system by the same name, Field of Glory now comes to the PC in a faithful adaptation of this acclaimed miniatures wargame! Without the calculations and measurements required for a tabletop game of Field of Glory, the PC version accurately represents ancient combat where you make the important and fun decisions on the battlefield.

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Features

  • Game play that allows key decisions to decide the results of historical battles.
  • Detailed and accurate depiction of ancient warfare (combat mechanics, leaders, morale).
  • Single and 2 player head to head modes as well with an internet based multi-player system.
  • 18 battles of varying size.
  • Play as Achaean League, Carthage, Caledonians, Gaul, Germanic Tribes, Macedonians, Spartacus Slave Revolt, Romans or even Romans vs. Romans at Pharsalus.
  • Comprehensive scenario builder is included.
  • There are graphics for 11 different terrain types with western European and arid settings.
  • 141 different battle group types with the system with almost limitless ability to modify their individual behavior in the game.

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Review on Tea Leaves
If you love strategy games, and you love games themed on ancient warfare, you must buy this game.

Review on Armchair General
88% - Fun, fast, and smooth game play. Great multi-player feature.

Product Data

  • Complexity: Basic to Intermediate
  • Field of Play: Battles
  • Historical Period: Ancient
  • Theater: Europe / North Africa
  • Unit Scale: Squads / Cohorts
  • Turn Play: IGOUGO
  • Players: 1 or 2
  • AI: Yes, Both Sides
  • TCP/IP: No
  • PBEM: Yes
  • Game Editor: Yes, map and scenario creator
  • Manual: In-Game and Online
  • Display Resolution: Variable

System Requirements

  • Minimum:
  • 1.6 GHz CPU
  • 512Mb RAM
  • Windows XP, Vista or Windows 7
  • 256 MB available hard disk space
  • Integrated Graphics Card supporting OpenGL 1.1.
  • Screen Resolution 1024 x 600
  • Recommended:
  • 1.8 GHz CPU or better
  • 1GB RAM or more
  • Windows XP, Vista or Windows 7
  • 256 MB or more available hard disk space
  • Discrete graphics card with at least 128MB video RAM supporting OpenGL 1.1.
  • Screen Resolution 1280 x 800 or higher