: The game seamlessly blends turn-based empire management (managing cities, taxes, and diplomacy) with massive real-time tactical battles involving thousands of troops.

: Players can engage in "Small Campaigns" focusing on specific city counts or "Large Campaigns" requiring the conquest of 50 provinces within a set timeframe.

: This is the current definitive way to play the game on modern PCs. It includes the base game along with the Alexander and Barbarian Invasion expansions. You can find it on major digital storefronts like the Steam Store or GOG.com .

: Experience legendary conflicts like the rise of the Roman Republic or the exploits of Alexander the Great across a map spanning Europe, Asia, and Africa.

: For those looking for the original, non-remastered experience, some versions are preserved on the Internet Archive . Key Game Features