7 Grand Steps: What Ancients Begat (STEAM KEY)
What Ancients Begat is a 15-hour strategy game where players navigate family generations through the rise of western civilization. Survival drives gameplay, featuring token mechanics for life decisions, social advancements, and emergent narratives as you manage family dynamics and historical challenges across ages.
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Release date
07 Jun, 2013
Publisher/Developer
Mousechief
Reviews
Steam: 60.68% positive (179/295)
Metacritic: -
What Ancients Begat
What Ancients Begat
is a captivating game that immerses players in the saga of family generations as they navigate the complexities of survival amidst the rise of western civilization. Spanning approximately 15 hours of gameplay, your ultimate goal is survival, with various sub-goals enriching your experience and shaping the unfolding narrative.This game combines elements of board games with strategic mechanics reminiscent of classic computer games. At its core, players engage in a simple yet engaging mechanic—spending tokens to move through the wheel of life and earning tokens by taking risks, effectively tempting fate. With every turn, gameplay expands, introducing new tactics and strategies that create a sophisticated, emergent narrative shaped by your choices.Explore a vast tableau of ancient western culture by engaging in family strategies such as romance, raising children, and navigating family dramas. Earn legend points through core mechanics that challenge you to advance socially, overcome the challenges of each age, and achieve grand legends that strengthen your family's legacy. It’s a journey through time, filled with discoveries, inventions, and the trials of family and societal dynamics. Embrace the challenge and witness the chronicles of your ancestors unfold.
