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Play Overview
Pharaoh (1999) (and expansion pack Cleopatra: Queen of the Nile) took the Caesar real-time strategy games to Ancient Egypt. It's a strategy game where you make decisions about a particular city and scenario. The combination of planning and real historical setting makes it stand out from similar games.
You play as a low-ranked citizen and work your way up to become the Pharaoh. This rise to power starts in the Predynastic Period and ends in the New Kingdom. Along the way it charts many of the achievements of Egypt, including the construction of capital cities (like Men-Nefer), monuments (Stepped Pyramid of Saqqara). You also take on other ancient empires and battle the Civil War of the Middle Kingdom.
Play involves making strategic decisions about resources and land. You take on a range of challenges, both peaceful and militaristic. Although you can't always take on non-violent missions, you can usually choose between heavy military and minimal military action. Still, even the non-military missions may require you to dispatch troops to the aid of cities in the empire.
Our examiner, Andy Robertson, first checked Pharaoh 2 years ago. It was re-examined by Jo Robertson and updated 2 years ago.
You play as a low-ranked citizen and work your way up to become the Pharaoh. This rise to power starts in the Predynastic Period and ends in the New Kingdom. Along the way it charts many of the achievements of Egypt, including the construction of capital cities (like Men-Nefer), monuments (Stepped Pyramid of Saqqara). You also take on other ancient empires and battle the Civil War of the Middle Kingdom.
Play involves making strategic decisions about resources and land. You take on a range of challenges, both peaceful and militaristic. Although you can't always take on non-violent missions, you can usually choose between heavy military and minimal military action. Still, even the non-military missions may require you to dispatch troops to the aid of cities in the empire.
Our examiner, Andy Robertson, first checked Pharaoh 2 years ago. It was re-examined by Jo Robertson and updated 2 years ago.
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Play Style
This is a Simulation and Strategy game with World Building elements. This is a single-player game.
You can play this game in the following styles:
This has been enjoyed by families in the following styles:
Duration
Play Time: This game will take between 35 hours and 70 hours to complete. Depending on how quick you are at completing objectives, and the missions you choose, the length varies greatly.
Benefits
This game is good if you want to:
This game has helped players develop their Behaviour as part of the following pathways:
This game has been the inspiration for the following activities:
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Age Ratings
Skill Level
Our Game Pathways reveal how 9-year-olds play this game:
- 9-year-old: Pocket Money For Empire Building
Costs
Pharaoh usually costs £6.99.
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Pharaoh + Cleopatra
Pharaoh Rebirth+
There are the following additional costs associated with this game:- In-Game Purchases: Additional in-game purchases are offered for items that enhance the experience.
It's important to set up your accounts and devices appropriately. More information is on our Financial Resources page.
Game Details
Release Date: 01/01/1999, updated in 2016
Price: 50% off
Out Now: PC
Players: 1
Genres: Simulation, Strategy and World Building
Accessibility: 0 features documented
Components: 2D Overhead, Grid, Open World and Pixels
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