Ancestors Legacy

 PC
User Score
7.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 126 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 81 out of 126
  2. Mixed: 25 out of 126
  3. Negative: 20 out of 126

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  1. steamapp
    Aug 14, 2018
    8
    Very nice game. I love rts - but they are so few. Historical background nicely written. Game mechanics interesting, you need to think and plan your attacks. Good 2018 RTS
  2. WereSuricat
    May 23, 2018
    10
    Wow a fantastic RTS with a special twist.. very easy to start and very deep system. The graphic is very great and the history part is very cool. A must play for any RTS gamer and fan of history fact !!
  3. Ambiral
    May 23, 2018
    10
    Really great visuals, graphic, anyone who loves vikings must own this game. :)
  4. Halik
    Jun 8, 2018
    10
    Its a great strategy game. It gives you sth that was not available on the market untill now. Plot, battles, graphics, historical background. Everything is on top lvl.
  5. Luka_doe
    Jun 7, 2018
    10
    Ancestors legacy is an RTS that takes the best parts from different existing games while giving it its own unique twist.

    First of all, the ambiance is outstanding. Art, sounds and visuals really make this game a great experience. It has squad based units very similar to LOTR Battle for middle earth and Company of Heroes. The base building is also very similar to LOTR BFME with fixed    Ancestors legacy is an RTS that takes the best parts from different existing games while giving it its own unique twist.

    First of all, the ambiance is outstanding. Art, sounds and visuals really make this game a great experience.
    It has squad based units very similar to LOTR Battle for middle earth and Company of Heroes. The base building is also very similar to LOTR BFME with fixed positions for buildings. The fighting is, outstanding. It looks a lot like the battles from the Total War games with attention to detail.    … Expand
  6. krystek
    Jun 8, 2018
    9
    A really good one! :) keep doing a great work! im not a big fan of RTS but this one is special! highly recomended
  7. candreeck
    Jun 9, 2018
    10
    It's great real time strategy game with very special atmosphere and complex mechanics.
  8. Kirallx
    Jun 19, 2018
    9
    I'm not a newbie RTS player (Age of empire & Empire earth), but I l have to say this game is really good, I like it !
  9. Igorrro
    Sep 20, 2019
    10
    Best RTS game for years! Beautiful graphic, great gameplay, many fractions. It's MUST HAVE for any strategy enthusiast.
  10. Wulwax
    Feb 2, 2021
    8
    Whereas there are some issues later on in the game with some missions getting very frustrating and a bit of same-yness, the game is brilliant, brutal and well flavored. A pleasure to play it.
  11. wf1675_
    Dec 28, 2022
    9
    OOOOOOO OOOO EEEE E eeooooooo AAAAAAAA the music alone in this game is worth every penny besides that if you like company of heroes or any of the small squad rts titles you'll like ancestors legacy the campaign is it historical? eh kind of. is in fun? ABOLUTELY and that's just about what i have to say for this game you should play it and if you don't want go try it the peasant edition is free

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#90 Best PC Game of 2018
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#99 Most Discussed PC Game of 2018

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Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 22
  3. Negative: 0 out of 22
  1. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Dec 31, 2018
    80
    With its inspiration in history and spectacular camera, the new real-time strategy offers a vivid look at medieval warfare. The game will excite you, but its multiplayer is disappointing. [Issue#288]
  2. Game World Navigator Magazine
    Sep 26, 2018
    65
    Since you can’t have more than a dozen units at any time and defensive buildings can only be placed in pre-determined spots, your tactical options are extremely limited – and no matter what you choose, you’ll end up playing whack-a-mole with enemy troops. [Issue#231, p.72]
  3. CD-Action
    Aug 2, 2018
    80
    When picking up Ancestors Legacy, you need to be aware that it’s not a carbon copy of Age of Empires or Warcraft III. A lot of gameplay elements were designed in a new, original way and even though at first it does cause confusion, it quickly turns out to be one of the game’s most notable strengths (which also include visuals and entrancing soundtrack). [07/2018, p.54]
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