Buy it if you like
- Gameplay: 15 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Graphics: 11 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Multiplayer: 11 reviews raised it, mostly praise
Think twice if you dislike
- Crashes: 8 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
- Bugs: 5 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
- Performance: 4 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
Based on 496 player reviews · updated
What players think
The recurring themes across 125 analysed reviews: what players praise, what divides them, and what to know.
Why players love itThings to know
30% of themes are praise40% are divided30% are complaints
Gameplay
Players who bring up Gameplay mostly praise it.
15 of 125 sampled reviews raised it
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.
Graphics
Players who bring up Graphics mostly praise it.
11 of 125 sampled reviews raised it
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.
Multiplayer
Players who bring up Multiplayer mostly praise it.
11 of 125 sampled reviews raised it
Where the Definitive Edition shows genuine promise is in its expanded modes and its potential for multiplayer or cooperative play.
Theme by theme
Scored on what reviews say about each topic, not the thumbs.
Players love
Gameplay15 reviews
Graphics11 reviews
Multiplayer11 reviews
Divided opinion
Combat91% still recommend
Story88% still recommend
Characters80% still recommend
Co-op67% still recommend
Players complain
Crashes50% still recommend
Bugs60% still recommend
Performance50% still recommend
What you get
Can you play it alone, does a controller work, does it run on your machine.
Play modes
- Co-op
- Multi-player
- Online Co-op
- Online PvP
- PvP
- Single-player
Controller
Steam lists no controller support.
Store features
- Family Sharing
- Includes level editor
- Steam Workshop
Platforms
- Windows
Valve device support
Steam DeckPlayable
SteamOSPlayable
Steam MachinePlayable
Should I buy it now?
Based on Steam price history.
Prices have been lower
$19.99
The lowest we've tracked is $9.99.
8 points recordedtoday · $19.99
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