Kohan: Ahriman's Gift

 PC
Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
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  1. Computer Games Magazine
    90
    More content for a brilliant strategy game.
  2. GameZone
    83
    A new way to look at RTS games and a great story that may change how you view those "other" RTS games.
  3. IGN
    83
    It made me wonder a little why it wasn't just a good expansion. For while the game is still good, and there have been some new units and maps added, the gameplay is almost exactly the same as the original.
  5. Computer Gaming World
    80
    We’re lucky enough to be blessed with two Kohan games in one calendar year that both deliver some of the best RTS action we’ve seen in a while. [Feb 2002, p.102]
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  6. Yahoo!
    80
    Ahriman's Gift is one of the best that the genre has to offer. If you buy any RTS game this year, make sure you check out the Kohans.
  7. Gamezilla!
    79
    A baby-step improvement, not a must-have for owners of the first game.
  8. PC Gamer
    79
    Though Ahriman's Gift is far superior to the original Kohan, it still feels like the same experience. [Apr 2002, p.71]
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  9. GameSpot
    77
    Those who played the original will simply find the same game in a new package...If you've never taken up arms in the Kohan universe, this is your second chance to introduce yourself to a new brand of real-time strategy game--and you shouldn't miss it again.
  10. Electric Playground
    70
    Kohan is one of the few that not only mixes resource management and solid tactical play, but a couple of turn-based wargaming conventions to boot.
  11. GameSpy
    68
    But for all these minor changes, Kohan still feels like the same game. Perhaps worst of all is the fact that the multiplayer community is now effectively split in two. Ahriman's Gift won't work with the original game.

Awards & Rankings

51
#51 Best PC Game of 2001

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User Score
8.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 19 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 19
  3. Negative: 2 out of 19
  1. chargerrich
    Jul 13, 2014
    10
    Here we are in 2014 and the best RTS game available to gamers was created in 2001. Kohan Ahirman's Gift and Immortal Sovereigns are brilliantHere we are in 2014 and the best RTS game available to gamers was created in 2001. Kohan Ahirman's Gift and Immortal Sovereigns are brilliant games that still hold up against anything else on the market. Innovative for its time and still not replicated, this is a game you must play to call yourself an RTS fan.

    It is just too bad that Timegate ruined the sequel by changing the game and restricting freedom. Now that Timegate is defunct, perhaps someone will pickup the IP and give us a proper reboot/sequel.    … Full Review »
  2. TechEdge
    May 12, 2013
    10
    If I play any Kohan game, its Ahriman's Gift. The expansion did not bring much in the way of content just some new units... but it's theIf I play any Kohan game, its Ahriman's Gift. The expansion did not bring much in the way of content just some new units... but it's the best of the series. Kohan is the most strategic of any RTS I've played. It had the unique concept of companies rather than individual units which greatly reduced the combat micro allowing greater focus on battle strategy. This was complimented by a great economic model that got rid of the 'resource gatherer' and construction micro of Warcraft series, The biggest drawback to the game was the multi player match making which could not compete with Battlenet. 10 years after release and I still enjoy playing this game.… Full Review »
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