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Ancestors Legacy

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Release Date: May 22, 2018

Strategy, RTS, The Middle Ages, Polish, Historical, Episodic, The Vikings, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Internet

Ancestors Legacy is a complex real-time strategy game developed by the Polish independent studio Destructive Creations. The game takes place in Medieval times and its single player campaign is based on the actual historical events. We can play as one of the four available factions: Slavs, Germanic peoples, Vikings, and Anglo-Saxons. In terms of gameplay, Ancestors Legacy focuses on large-scale battles.

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OpenCritic

7.9

Steam

6.3

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Ancestors for PC, PS4 and XONE is a complex real-time strategy game developed by an independent Polish studio, Destructive Creations. Developers who work there have a reputation of being scandalous due to their controversial shoot’em up game Hatred and rail shooter IS Defense where the players repel an invasion of the Daesh. Despite that, Destructive Creations managed to establish cooperation with 1C, a company that published the game in topic. Initially, Ancestors was released on PCs and Xbox One and on a later date on PlayStation 4.

Plot

The game takes place in medieval times (10th - 12th century, to be exact). Ancestors for PC, PS4 and XONE focuses on the single player campaign that is based on the actual historical events. Developers went the extra mile to not only make sure that the game has the characteristic atmosphere of that period, but also capture the essence of the four playable factions: Slavs, Germanic peoples, Vikings, and Anglo-Saxons.

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Platforms:

PC Windows

PC Windows May 22, 2018

PlayStation 4

PlayStation 4 August 13, 2019

Xbox One

Xbox One August 13, 2019

Apple iOS

Apple iOS March 10, 2021

Nintendo Switch

Nintendo Switch June 11, 2020

Features

Ancestors Legacy Game Guide
Guide

Last update: May 22, 2018

Ancestors Legacy Game Guide

The guide to Ancestors Legacy contains tips and tricks to help you in playing the main campaign. Our walkthrough contains the description of every mission and task. We've included all details about Vikings, Anglo-Saxons, German and Slav fractions.

Ancestors Legacy Game Guide
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Ancestors Legacy Gets a Free Edition

Ancestors Legacy Gets a Free Edition

The strategy game Ancestors Legacy from Destructive Creations received a free version called Free Peasants Edition. The release offers access to four factions, multiplayer mode and several missions of the Viking story campaign.

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March 10, 2021

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May 12, 2020

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Watch vikings in action in this Ancestors Legacy gameplay video

The developer of Hatred and IS Defense has shared gameplay footage from their next game: Ancestors Legacy, in which you can watch some brave vikings in action.

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September 11, 2017

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July 3, 2017

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May 9, 2017

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System Requirements

System Requirements for Ancestors Legacy Video Game:

PC Windows

PC / Windows

Minimum System Requirements:
Intel Core i5-750 2.6 GHz / AMD Phenom II X4 955 3.2 GHz, 4 GB RAM, graphic card 1 GB GeForce GTX 460 / Radeon HD 5850 or better, 24 GB HDD, Windows 7/8/10 64-bit.

Recommended System Requirements:
Intel Core i5-3570 3.4 GHz / AMD FX-8350 3.4 GHz, 8 GB RAM, graphic card 2 GB GeForce GTX 670 / Radeon R9 285 or better, 24 GB HDD, Windows 7/8/10 64-bit.

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Ancestors Legacy: Saladin's Conquest

Ancestors Legacy: Saladin's Conquest

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Expansion

May 21, 2019

Strategy

The first add-on to the historic RTS Ancestors Legacy. The expansion introduces a Saracen faction and a feature campaign set in the Middle East. The story focuses on Saladin, one of the greatest sultans in history. DLC was developed by the authors of the original - the Polish studio Destructive Creations.

7.1

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Ancestors Legacy: Saladin's Conquest

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Ratings

Game Ratings for Ancestors Legacy Video Game.

7.6

OpenCritic Rating

Game is Recomended by 63% of Critics. There are 36 Critic Reviews.

OpenCritic

Push Square: 8 / 10 by Graham Banas

Ancestors Legacy makes a comfortable transition to console, serving up an RTS experience that plays superbly and looks the part. Minor technical issues and a moderately cluttered UI do little to detract from the overall action, which is strong across all of the release's main modes.

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NEOsite: 7.5 / 10 by Paweł Musiolik

Ancestors Legacy will not achieve its place in the mainstream, but the developer should be proud. They have made an insteresting strategy game with great atmosphere and good gameplay.

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Impulsegamer: 4 / 5 by Nathan Misa

Ancestors Legacy is a fun and content-packed historical RTS with great tactical squad-based combat and engaging single-player campaigns.

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79%

STEAM Score

All Reviews: Mostly Positive (8,481)

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User Reviews Summary generated by AI

The main pros of the game

  • Engaging Campaigns: The game features well-written, historically inspired campaigns for multiple factions, providing a strong narrative flow and immersive storytelling.
  • Tactical Gameplay: Players appreciate the emphasis on squad-based tactics, where unit types and positioning matter. Stealth and ambush mechanics add depth to combat.
  • Visuals and Atmosphere: The graphics are generally praised for their quality, and the game has a strong medieval ambiance with good soundtracks and voice acting.
  • Limited but Enjoyable Content: The game offers a decent amount of content, with multiple campaigns and missions that can provide around 25 hours of gameplay.
  • Unique Mechanics: The game has unique features such as units locking into combat, which encourages strategic thinking.

The main cons of the game

  • Limited Unit Variety: Players note the restricted number of unit types, which can lead to repetitive gameplay and a lack of strategic options.
  • Clunky Mechanics: Issues with pathfinding, unresponsive controls, and the inability to rotate the camera detract from the gameplay experience.
  • Difficulty Balance: Many users find the difficulty levels inconsistent, with some missions being overly challenging while others feel too easy.
  • Repetitive Missions: The campaign missions can become monotonous, with similar objectives and a lack of variety in gameplay.
  • Technical Issues: Some players report bugs and crashes, as well as problems with saving and loading games.

The features or elements that are missing from the game according to users

  • More Unit Types and Factions: Players express a desire for a greater variety of units and factions to enhance strategic depth and replayability.
  • Improved Multiplayer Modes: Many users feel that multiplayer options are limited and could benefit from more robust features, including an endless mode or better matchmaking.
  • Base Building Options: The lack of traditional base-building mechanics is a common complaint; players want more control over building placement and resource management.
  • Enhanced Tactical Options: Users would like to see more meaningful tactical choices, such as better flanking mechanics and unit formations that have a real impact on gameplay.
  • Better AI and Difficulty Scaling: Improvements in AI behavior and more balanced difficulty settings are frequently mentioned as areas needing enhancement.

Summary

  • Overall, while Ancestors Legacy has many strengths, particularly in its campaign storytelling and tactical gameplay, it also faces criticism for its limitations in unit variety, gameplay mechanics, and technical issues.

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6.3

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