The Ancient Art of War series
The Ancient Art of War overview
Type: Simulation
ESRB Rating: Rating Pending
Release Date: 1984
Developer: Evryware
Publisher: Broderbund
Released in 1984, The Ancient Art of War allowed players to control one of four types of ground troops: Archers, Barbarians, Knights or Spies. Using these troops, the player runs through one of eleven campaigns, choosing either skirmish or capture the flag as the style of mission.
To win battles, the player must fight multiple battles, and manage the troops' hunger and morale. Troops can also become fatigued if they travel too far across the terrain, affecting their battle performance.
The Ancient Art of War is an excellent game for teaching how battles are fought, difficulties of battle, and the strategies of war.
System Requirements: Microsoft Windows - Apple - Linux
| Windows System Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Operating System: | DOS |
| Processor: | |
| Memory: | |
| Graphics Card: | VGA Graphics |
| Sound Card: | Recommended 100% Sound Blaster compatible sound card |
| Hard Drive Space: | |
| Drives: | 5.25" Floppy disk drive |
| Controls: | Keyboard |
| Multiplayer: | n/a |
The Ancient Art of War at Sea overview
Type: Simulation
ESRB Rating: Rating Pending
Release Date: 1987
Developer: Evryware
Publisher: Broderbund
Released in 1987, The Ancient Art of War at Sea takes place in the mid-19th century. It gave players the chance to wage war using a fleet of naval ships to battle historic opponents.
Players can face off against the Duke of Medina Sidonia, Blackbeard, John Paul Jones, Horatio Nelson or Thor Foote, a fictional opponent.
The Ancient Art of War at Sea is an excellent game for teaching young and old how sea battles are fought, strategies that naval ship captains used, and historic naval opponents.
System Requirements: Microsoft Windows - Apple - Linux
| Windows System Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Operating System: | DOS 2.0 or higher |
| Processor: | 286 or higher |
| Memory: | 256 KB |
| Graphics Card: | Color graphics card or EGA graphics card in CGA mode |
| Sound Card: | Recommended 100% Sound Blaster compatible sound card |
| Hard Drive Space: | |
| Drives: | 5.25" Floppy disk drive |
| Controls: | Keyboard Mouse/Joystick optional |
| Multiplayer: | n/a |
The Ancient Art of War in the Skies overview
Type: Simulation
ESRB Rating: Rating Pending
Release Date: 1993
Developer: Evryware
Publisher: Microprose
Released in 1993, The Ancient Art of War in the Skies brings strategy and action into effect where you control World War I air forces fighting historical and fictional battles.
Bomb crucial targets to move the battle front into enemy territory. Jump into wild dogfights and thrilling bombing runs at any point in the battle.
The Ancient Art of War in the Skies is a game for all ages that teaches dogfights and the strategies and historical aspects.
System Requirements: Microsoft Windows - Apple - Linux
| Windows System Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Operating System: | DOS 3.0 or equivalent |
| Processor: | IBM 286, 386, 486, and compatibles, 12 MHZ or higher |
| Memory: | 640 K RAM |
| Graphics Card: | VGA/MCGA Graphics, 256 Colors capable |
| Sound Card: | Recommended 100% Sound Blaster compatible sound card |
| Hard Drive Space: | 8 MB |
| Drives: | 3.5" or 5.25" Floppy disk drive |
| Controls: | Keyboard Mouse/Joystick optional |
| Multiplayer: | n/a |
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