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STRATEGY·4X·REL 2024.09.24

Ara: History Untold’24

The Verdict MEH 1 of 1 said it
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The Consensus: Is It Worth Playing?

Ara: History Untold is a turn-based historical grand strategy (4X) game in which players guide a civilization from any point in human history through twelve technology eras, managing resources, diplomacy, and warfare across a living world. It features a national crafting economy, simultaneous turn resolution, non-linear technology trees, and multiplayer support.

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MEH
42:07 mixed

I think what's here is an incredibly interesting Foundation but it does need a tiny bit of work... this could be a Worthy competitor to Civ absolutely I think it's just not quite 100% there just yet