Encyclopedia of War: Ancient Battles

Crash! (93 out of 100)

Robert T Smith has become a strategy legend for WWII games like Arnhem, Desert Rats and Vulcan (we won’t mention Cyberknights). However, for his latest game he’s gone several centuries to recreate epic battles of the ancient world. Now you can step Into the sandals of commanders like Julius Caesar, Alexander the Great, or even Attila the Hun.

Your Sinclair (9 out of 10)

An excellent package: good game with added bonus of 'design your own battle' mode.

Computer Gaming World (CGW) ( )

One of the more serious simulators, this covers the Battles of Hydaspes (326 BC), Zama (202 BC), Cynocephalae (197 BC), Pharsalus (44 BC), and Chalons (451 AD). The graphics are not awe-inspiring, but are adequate, and a scenario generator allows for user expansion and creativity.

ACE (Advanced Computer Entertainment) (742 out of 1000)

It's not as detailed, or as good, as his [R. T. Smith] previous games, with the number of options open to you during play being limited, but it plays well and the design option means you'll get a lot of play from the game. Worth looking at especially if you're interested in the period.

ACE (Advanced Computer Entertainment) (742 out of 1000)

It's not as detailed, or as good, as his [R. T. Smith] previous games, with the number of options open to you during play being limited, but it plays well and the design option means you'll get a lot of play from the game. Worth looking at especially if you're interested in the period.

Amiga Format (69 out of 100)

It's a no-frills game that might make an enthusiast of you. Most likely of all, is that Ancient Battles will be snapped up by people who already have UMS, either as something to offer a diversion or so that they can transcribe forces and scenarios into UMS itself. Either way, that's not a lot of people.

Amiga Joker (68 out of 100)

Die Grafik ist recht bunt, und die Sprites sind groß; das Scrolling ruckelt allerdings fürchterlich. Sound gibt's dagegen keinen, dafür aber eine problemlos zu bedienende Maussteuerung. Computerstrategen und Historiker dürfen also getrost mal einen Blick riskieren.

Amiga Power (2 out of 6)

Fine if you like toy soldiers.

Computer Gaming World (CGW) N/A

Ancient Battles is an enjoyable game that will continue to challenge players long after other games have started to gather dust on the shelf. The subject matter is a refreshing change of pace for experienced wargamers, but remains basic enough for budding enthusiasts to master. Hopefully, CCS will continue this series with a treatment of ancient naval warfare or a solid look at the medieval world. One thing is certain, however, AB is capable of keeping players busy until a sequel is released.