Since I've experienced a fair amount of the game, I think I can tell you a few things.
First of all, The Ancients is a game that I have been following for a long time, it has its own style and a very high potential. After all, how many games are there where you start with a tribe ages ago and explore the map you are on by migrating, establishing relationships with other tribes, surviving in adverse conditions? The Ancients definitely differentiates itself from other 4X games with its atmosphere by offering a unique experience in this regard.
[h2]Pricing[/h2]
Since this is a product, let me first give my opinion about the price. I am in the MENA-USD region and I bought the game with a 10% discount. It's hard to be in the MENA-USD region and find the courage to pay for a game, lol. But I definitely think it deserves the money I paid. Even though I was going through a very busy period, this game deserved to take 7 hours of my time, picture this.
[h2]Graphics & Details[/h2]
To experience the game, I played it in a few different graphics modes. Considering that my laptop came out 7-8 years ago, the game ran pretty well. I cannot say that it is a masterpiece in UI/UX, I have to be honest about this, but at least the scene you see when the models in the game gather around the fire on the tribe screen will satisfy you. During the hunt, you can even see the injury details of the animal you will destroy in 2 rounds!
Also loved the pop culture references in the names of achievements.
[h2]Gameplay & Story[/h2]
The game has a campaign mode, but it would be ridiculous to expect such a big story. After all, this is a sandbox game and it aims to offer you a different experience every time you play. They have created two separate tutorial modes that you can play to learn the game. Even if you are not a very smart person like me, you can easily understand what you need to do in which menu and scene by playing the "Basic" and "Advanced" tutorial sections.
In the game, you can shape how your tribe treats other tribes, you can act together with other tribes or bring about their end; Long live the H. sapiens! While camping, you can produce items that can increase your tribe's chances of survival. I don't think it goes without saying that you need to collect resources from the world around you to craft these items. You can also build a few things. After all, your tribe is also human, they too have some needs, as Abraham Harold Maslow said. Your tribe wants to be fed, safe, socialized. It is up to you to provide these. You can include outsiders in your tribe over time, you have a certain chance for this and it is up to you to increase it. Although new people make your tribe stronger and give you more action points, they can also make your tribe feel insecure.
Yes, I said action points. Action points are a measure of how many actions you can take in a round, as you will learn this in the tutorial. Actions such as hunting, gathering, camping, and producing items require 1-2 action points from you. That's why I recommend that your tribe be of a considerable size. Also, don't spend all your research points on crafting items... Let your tribe gain some socialization skills, too! You represent our ancestors.
[h2]Atmosphere[/h2]
[b]I FELL IN LOVE WITH SOUNDTRACKS OF GAME.[/b] This is not a AAA game, so don't expect the graphics to promise you great things, but the soundtrack of the game can definitely put you in the atmosphere.
[h2]Last Words & Summary[/h2]
If you are too lazy to read the parts above where I say many things... Just kidding.
The Ancients promises a lot for its price, the fact that it is in early access should not bother you because when you share your ideas and feedback via Discord, you can find answers in a short time. The developers are interested in this issue and I'm sure they will trim the bad parts of the game if we don't hesitate to contact them.
[b]In short, do not hesitate to buy it to experience this kind of unique gameplay because there is no other The Ancients. :)[/b]
