In addition, developers have overhauled gameplay mechanics to bring them up to modern standards. Moreover, a fully reorchestrated soundtrack with traditional oriental instruments takes an even more authentic spin on Pharaoh’s Egyptian setting. However retro as they might look, though, graphics have been upgraded to Ultra HD. Just like the original, the game relies on a 2D isometric perspective. The title also touches upon ancient Egyptians’ belief system through the erection of religious temples and mausoleums, as every self-respecting Pharaoh needs to carry out the will of the gods and earn their favor to keep their city flourishing.Ī bona fide remake, Pharaoh: A New Era brings back its forerunner’s unique ancient Egyptian flavor to a tee. Cultural influence is of the essence as well, leaving players to commission architectural projects of pharaonic proportions, from the Sphinx and the pyramids to the Lighthouse of Alexandria. Players must cultivate the fertile lands to feed their people while managing the settlement’s health and ensuring its prosperity by dealing with potential economic hiccups and political crises.
In pure city-building fashion, the game encompasses every aspect of the city’s steady development. There, players are tasked with establishing the grandest city of all, turning their nomad settlement into a thriving urban center. Building upon the same premises as its illustrious predecessor, Pharaoh: A New Era embarks gamers to the banks of the Nile valley.
Jointly released by developer Triskell Interactive and publisher Dotemu, a remake titled Pharaoh: A New Era came out on Steam on February 15.Ī new dawn is rising over ancient Egypt, as nostalgic gamers and newcomers alike can now bask in the glory of one of the most brilliant civilizations in history. Two decades after its debut, cult classic Egyptian-themed city builder Pharaoh returns to PC with a splash.
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