Underplayed Gems

Ancient Battle: Hannibal (2018)

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Developer
HexWar Games
Publisher
Hunted Cow Games
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Strategy
Rating
3.7 of 5, 15 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.4 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

Commanding vast armies with deliberate, tactical planning across multi-level terrain feels like a methodical chess match of ancient warfare.

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What players say

Players say the AI cheats heavily, making some scenarios nearly impossible without save scumming. Missile units are overpowered with unlimited ammo, and the game crashes frequently for some.

Screenshots

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