Strategy & Tactics Dark Ages -
: Squads gain experience through survival, and players can upgrade weapons and armor at a royal forge or study artifacts to grant kingdom-wide bonuses. Availability and Pricing
The game is available for purchase at several digital retailers, typically priced around : Green Man Gaming : New condition, currently in stock. GamersGate : Offers free delivery for digital purchase. Humble Bundle : Available for immediate online purchase. Strategy & Tactics Dark Ages
: Often lists it at a slightly lower price point, such as $13.49. Critical Perspective : Squads gain experience through survival, and players
: Players can choose from six distinct groups, including the nomadic Horde, well-armored Imperial soldiers, and exotic "cults" from the Mesopotamia region. Humble Bundle : Available for immediate online purchase
While the game captures a broad sense of global history, it has faced academic criticism from reviewers like Brandon W. Hawk for its use of "Dark Ages" terminology (which many historians consider deprecated) and for "orientalizing" non-European factions.
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: The game includes over 50 types of squads based on real-world historical troops, avoiding "fantasy" elements like armored bikinis.