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Jon Shafer's At the Gates

Jon Shafer's At the Gates

Conifer Games·Released Jan 23, 2019·Single player

Platforms
PC
Genres
StrategyIndie
Critic66/100
Across 5 reviews
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At The Gates is an empire builder. If you're unfamiliar with the genre, a good example is Sid Meier's Civilization. Starting with a small tribe, you must explore the world, exploit its scarce resources, and eliminate or outsmart potential enemies. The decisions you make start off simple but grow in complexity until you command a mighty economic and military powerhouse. Over the course of a single game your tribe will migrate to more lush and bountiful lands, conquer and barter with other clans, work alongside the Romans, learn from them... and finally destroy them. Along the way, you'll need to master the art of war and craft cunning plans to strengthen your kingdom - all while enduring the worst mother nature can throw at you.

Reviews

7 reviews
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T.J. Hafer·Feb 13, 2019
Critic48/100
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At the Gates tries some ambitious new ideas that, in time, may leave a mark on the 4X genre. But today, it's far too broken to recommend.

Read full review at IGN
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Critic70/100
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At The Gates is a fresh, invigorating, more personal take on the grand strategy game, but a lacking late-game holds it back from greatness.

Read full review at GameSpot
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