Info about Zeus + Poseidon:

Official game description:
Start with a plot of land by the shores of the wine-dark Aegean and create a thriving city-state of your own design. Build roads and monuments, set taxes, control trade, and command armies on land and sea. Construct massive sanctuaries, a stadium for the Games, even an Atlantean pyramid. Build armies and fleets to battle neighbors on land and sea. Succeed, and make them your vassals. Fail, and you'll be forced to play tribute until you win back your freedom. Rule the legendary world of Atlantis. Mine orichalc, and make use of unique buildings like bibliotheques and observatories.  
Acropolis’ delivers the city-building excitement and strategy of both Zeus’ Master of Olympus’ and Zeus’ Official Expansion Poseidon’. Build great empires, dabble in combat, trade, and politics, and keep monsters like Medusa at bay with the help of great heroes from mythology. Establish new colonies in the ancient Americas, Africa, Europe, and Asia. Create your own adventures with a powerful yet easy to use Adventure Editor.  
You’ll create bustling cities filled with thousands of citizens in mythological Greece and the lost continent of Atlantis. Exercise your might by threatening neighboring cities with invasion, or cultivate them as allies against even stronger opponents. Build beautiful Greek sanctuaries and Atlantean pyramids piece by piece. Summon heroes to rid your town of plagues and monsters, or appease gods and goddesses to protect you from evil.  
Acropolis’ delivers hundreds of hours of gameplay in one game!  
*   One of the best city builder games out there, made by a team of experts in the genre: Impressions Games.  
*   Diplomacy, war, economy, and logistics - you must master all these arts to ensure your victory.  
*   65 episodes in which you build and rule seven city-states and two powerful civilizations: Ancient Greece and Atlantis.

Release date: Dec 15, 2016

Categories: City Builder, Strategy, Resource Management, Diplomacy, Warfare, Mythology and Lore, Custom Map Support, Economic Simulation


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Feature extractions:
- Community Price:
  - Community fair range: $8.00 - $10.00
  - Reasoning: Multiple reviews mention that the game is worth buying only when it is on sale, indicating that the current base price is considered too high by the community. The reference to DLC being worth the price in the past suggests that the current pricing does not align with community expectations.
- Playtime Metrics:
  - Game completion: 1000.0h
  - Story completion: 50.0h
  - Session length: 4.0h
  - Endgame: 200.0h
  - Reasoning: The evidence provided by users indicates a deep and prolonged engagement with the game. Many users mention spending countless hours playing the game, with some specifying thousands of hours over their lifetime. This suggests that the game has a high replayability factor and can keep players engaged for extended periods. The quotes also highlight that the game offers a vast amount of content, including multiple campaigns and user-generated scenarios, which contribute to the lengthy playtime. The combination of these factors leads to the conclusion that the typical total time to finish the game, including all campaigns and additional content, is substantial.
- Time-to-fun:
  - Summary: The game becomes fun as players progress through missions and learn new mechanics, but may become tedious once all mechanics are mastered.
  - Stance: Fun then drops
  - Anchor: Learning and mastering game mechanics
  - Time to anchor: 1h 0m
  - Friction: Repetitive god bonuses; Potential boredom after mastering mechanics
  - Unlock drivers: Mission progression; Introduction of new mechanics
  - Conditions: Playing through campaign missions; Learning new mechanics
- Player Archetypes:
  - Nostalgic Veteran (buy)
    - Motivation: Nostalgia and fond memories of playing the game in their youth.
    - Playstyle: Relaxed and nostalgic, often replaying familiar scenarios and enjoying the game's charm.
    - Experience: veteran
    - Purchase stance: buy
    - Labels: childhood player; veteran
    - Reference games: Pharaoh; Caesar III
  - City-Building Enthusiast (buy)
    - Motivation: Enjoyment of city-building mechanics and the desire to overcome logistical challenges.
    - Playstyle: Strategic and methodical, focusing on building and managing cities efficiently.
    - Experience: mixed
    - Purchase stance: buy
    - Labels: city-builder fan; strategy gamer
    - Reference games: Pharaoh; Caesar III; Emperor: Rise of the Middle Kingdom
  - Mythology and History Buff (buy)
    - Motivation: Interest in Greek mythology and historical settings, combined with city-building gameplay.
    - Playstyle: Exploratory and narrative-driven, enjoying the game's scenarios and historical context.
    - Experience: familiar
    - Purchase stance: buy
    - Labels: history buff; mythology enthusiast
    - Reference games: Age of Mythology; Pericles


Below are summaries of things people say about the game per category.
Each point is assigned a weight that represents how often it is mentioned across all reviews.
What players like:
- Rich Greek mythology integration (weight 0.4): The game blends resource management, mythological storytelling, and strategic empire-building, making it a rich and timeless package for lovers of Greek mythology.
- Enjoyable and relaxing gameplay (weight 0.29): Players find the gameplay enjoyable, fun, and relaxing, making it a great experience for city-building enthusiasts.
- Timeless classic with high replay value (weight 0.26): The game is considered a timeless classic with high replay value, offering long-term enjoyment and numerous hours of gameplay.
- Well-aged graphics and art style (weight 0.25): The game's graphics and art style are noted for holding up well over time, providing a colorful and visually appealing experience.
- Classic city-building gameplay (weight 0.24): The game is praised for its classic city-building mechanics, offering a great introduction to the genre and providing a solid city management experience.
- Highly recommended for specific audiences (weight 0.2): The game is highly recommended for fans of Ancient Greece, Greek mythology, and city-building games, offering a unique and immersive experience.
- Charming and humorous elements (weight 0.16): The game is noted for its charming visuals, audio, and unique sense of humor, adding to its overall appeal.
- Nostalgic and memorable experience (weight 0.16): Many players have a nostalgic attachment to the game, recalling it as a memorable childhood experience and a classic from Sierra.
- Extensive and well-paced campaigns (weight 0.15): The game offers extensive and well-paced campaigns, providing a variety of scenarios and challenging quests.
- Unique strategy and historical elements (weight 0.13): The game combines deep strategy with historical and mythological elements, offering a unique and engaging experience.
- Poseidon expansion adds depth (weight 0.13): The Poseidon expansion is praised for adding variety and depth to the game, introducing new campaigns and refining existing systems.
- User-friendly and intuitive gameplay (weight 0.09): The game is praised for its user-friendly and intuitive gameplay, making it accessible and enjoyable for players.
- Custom scenario creation (weight 0.05): The game allows for custom scenario creation, adding to its replayability and user engagement.
- Outstanding music and soundtrack (weight 0.05): The game features an outstanding music score and great soundtrack, enhancing the overall gaming experience.

Common complaints:
- Lack of language support (weight 0.21): The game lacks support for several languages including Thai, French, Italian, German, and Spanish, limiting accessibility for non-English speakers.
- Gameplay and mechanics issues (weight 0.13): Some mechanics feel rigid and outdated, with issues like building restrictions and unforgiving AI.
- Speed and performance issues (weight 0.13): There are various speed issues, including animations running too fast or too slow, and performance problems on modern hardware.
- Outdated and problematic graphics (weight 0.12): The graphics are outdated and have several issues, including graphical errors and problems on modern systems.
- Lack of modern quality-of-life features (weight 0.1): The game lacks modern updates and quality-of-life improvements, such as settings and achievements.
- Difficulty and mission issues (weight 0.09): The game has difficulty issues, with some maps feeling almost impossible and an overall brutal challenge.
- Limited content and expansions (weight 0.09): The game has a relatively low number of missions, and expansions like Poseidon do not feel like significant upgrades.
- Audio and sound issues (weight 0.05): There are several audio issues, including missing conversations and sound bugs.
- Camera and viewpoint issues (weight 0.05): The camera placement and building viewpoints can be problematic, making it difficult to see the edge of the map.
- High price for an old game (weight 0.05): The game is considered expensive for its age, which may deter potential buyers.

Gameplay feedback:
- City-building and management focus (weight 0.19): The game is centered around city-building mechanics, reminiscent of early 2000s city builders, with a strong emphasis on management and strategy.
- Custom map creation (weight 0.12): Players can create and edit custom maps, allowing for user-generated content and custom adventures.
- Variable difficulty levels (weight 0.11): Campaigns and general gameplay offer different difficulty levels, catering to a wide range of player skills.
- War and geopolitical elements (weight 0.09): Incorporates war aspects along with economy and geopolitical elements, adding complexity to the gameplay.
- Building sanctuaries and temples (weight 0.09): Players can build sanctuaries and epic temples dedicated to gods, adding a religious dimension to the game.
- Strategic empire-building (weight 0.08): The game requires strategic planning for empire-building, adding depth to the gameplay.
- Campaign and adventure modes (weight 0.08): Features campaign modes that are replayable, offering various adventure modes for extended gameplay.
- Resource management (weight 0.06): Players need to manage resources and spaces efficiently, handling resource flows for optimal city performance.
- Challenging and educational quests (weight 0.05): The game includes quests that are both challenging and educational, enhancing the learning experience.
- Diplomacy and trade (weight 0.05): Features diplomacy and trade routes, allowing players to engage in trade and diplomatic relations.
- Military system (weight 0.05): Includes a military component with a detailed military system for defense and conquest.
- Managing colonies and architects (weight 0.05): Involves managing colonies and architects, adding another layer of management to the gameplay.
- Import and export mechanics (weight 0.05): Players can export production and import goods, enhancing the economic aspect of the game.
- Farming mechanics (weight 0.05): Features farming mechanics such as setting up sheep for wool and vineyards for wine, adding depth to resource management.

Performance notes:
- Resolution and Widescreen Issues (weight 0.24): The game has limited native resolution support, primarily 800x600 and 1024x768, and lacks widescreen support, making it difficult to play on modern wide-screen monitors. Players report issues with readability at higher resolutions like 1440p.
- Compatibility with Modern Systems (weight 0.19): The game has compatibility issues with newer systems, including Windows 10 and 11. Players experience graphical errors, running problems, and new glitches on modern hardware.
- Animation Problems (weight 0.19): There are multiple issues with animations, including slow animations, sped-up animations, and slow spawning animations. These problems affect the gameplay experience significantly.
- Performance and Optimization (weight 0.08): The game is not optimized for modern systems, leading to low FPS during certain scenes, such as god appearances. There are also reports of high DPI scaling issues.
- Game Launch Problems (weight 0.06): Some players have issues with the game not starting or problems starting the game, which can be frustrating and prevent gameplay altogether.
- Texture and Audio Quality (weight 0.03): Due to the game's age, there are texture and audio quality issues that affect the overall experience.
- Sprite Limit (weight 0.03): There is a hard limit on the number of sprites, which can impact the game's performance and visual quality.
- Hero Movement Bug (weight 0.03): Players report issues with the hero getting stuck, which can hinder progress in the game.
- Lack of Settings (weight 0.03): The game lacks sufficient settings options, which can limit the ability to customize the gaming experience.
- Miscellaneous Comment (weight 0.02): A player suggested checking if you can run paint, which seems unrelated to the game's performance or quality.

Recommendations:
- Recommended for city builder fans (weight 0.12): This game is highly recommended for fans of city-building games and classic game lovers. It offers a rich experience for those who enjoy constructing and managing cities.
- Ideal for Greek mythology enthusiasts (weight 0.1): The game is perfect for those interested in Greek mythology, offering deep historical and mythological content that enhances the gameplay experience.
- Positive general recommendations (weight 0.1): Many players generally recommend trying the game, highlighting its appeal to a broad audience.
- Recommended for various player types (weight 0.09): The game is recommended for a wide range of players, including those who enjoy unique mechanics, challenges, and fans of similar games like Zeus.
- Desire for more missions and mods (weight 0.08): Players express a desire for more missions and mods to enhance the game's replayability and community engagement.
- Strategy game enthusiasts must-have (weight 0.06): This game is a must-have for strategy game enthusiasts, providing a solid building experience that surpasses other similar games.
- Suggested to buy on sale (weight 0.05): Some players suggest buying the game when it is on sale, indicating that it offers good value for money at a discounted price.
- Mention of Pharaoh on Steam (weight 0.03): Players mention that Pharaoh is also available on Steam, which might be of interest to those looking for similar games.

Other player notes:
- External resources available (weight 0.06): Players have access to external resources for patches and language packs, enhancing the game's accessibility and customization.
- Historical and mythological context (weight 0.03): The game includes references to historical and mythological elements, enriching the gameplay experience.

Emotions:
- Nostalgia (weight 0.51): Players express deep nostalgia for this game due to childhood memories, often recalling it as their first introduction to city-building or strategy games. Many highlight the lasting charm and enjoyment they've experienced over decades, with some still in possession of original CDs or reflecting on the game's educational value and historical context.
- Joy (weight 0.12): The game brings joy through its engaging gameplay, which blends city-building with mythology, creating a satisfying and immersive experience. Players appreciate the historical background, humor, and the sense of accomplishment from successfully managing their cities, making it a favorite for many.
- Frustration (weight 0.06): Frustration stems from various bugs and performance issues that hinder gameplay, such as engineers stopping work or compatibility problems. Additionally, the lack of language support, particularly for French, and the absence of trading cards and achievements contribute to player frustration.
- Disappointment (weight 0.06): Disappointment arises from the lack of significant upgrades in the Poseidon expansion and the absence of sequels or modern games like it. Players also express dissatisfaction with the lack of language support, such as French and Italian, and issues with the game not being optimized for modern systems.
- Excitement (weight 0.05): Players are excited about the game's unique features and the potential for a remake or remastered version. The game's release on Steam and its mythological encounters have also generated enthusiasm among fans.
- Satisfaction (weight 0.03): Satisfaction comes from successfully building and managing cities, which appeals to players' strategic and historical interests. The game's accessibility and polish contribute to a rewarding experience.
- Admiration (weight 0.03): Players admire the game's strategic depth, unique setting, and lasting impact on the city-building genre. The game's design, campaigns, and pleasant graphics are also highly appreciated.
- Enjoyment (weight 0.03): The game is enjoyed for its engaging and relaxing city-building gameplay, which players find fun and immersive. The challenging campaigns and vibrant graphics add to the overall enjoyment.
- Appreciation (weight 0.03): Players appreciate the game for its impressive depiction of Greek mythology and its status as one of the best strategy games. The music, narration, and fun preview of the Egypt version are also highly regarded.
- Love (weight 0.02): Players express love for the game due to its nostalgic value and the enjoyment it brings. The game holds a special place in their hearts, often associated with fond memories.
- Hope (weight 0.02): Hope is expressed for a remastered version or a sequel, indicating players' desire for an updated or renewed experience of the game.
- Enthusiasm (weight 0.01): Enthusiasm is driven by the game's design and educational value, with players eager to recommend it to others. The game's unique blend of strategy and mythology fuels this excitement.
- Sadness (weight 0.01): Sadness is caused by specific bugs, such as cities catching fire, which disrupt the gameplay experience and lead to disappointment.
- Comfort (weight 0.01): The game provides a comforting experience, often described as feeling like a warm blanket and a cup of hot cocoa, offering a cozy and relaxing atmosphere.
- Gratitude (weight 0.01): Players feel gratitude for the game's educational aspects, which taught them about Greek mythology, history, strategy, and city building.
- Relaxation (weight 0.01): The game offers a relaxing experience, allowing players to chill out and unwind, especially after playing more competitive games.
- Happiness (weight 0.01): Happiness is derived from the game's availability on Steam, making it accessible to a wider audience and easier to revisit or discover.}