AlexanderBall: A Countryball Tale

About the Game

AlexanderBall: A Countryball Tale is a historical strategy game set in the 4th century BC, following the campaign of Alexander the Great from his accession to the Macedonian throne through his conquest of the Persian Empire and the territories beyond it.

The strategic layer takes place on a campaign map where players move armies, capture cities and strategic locations, and expand their territory. Conquered locations provide gold, glory and manpower, while garrisons are used to maintain control and maximize the resources generated by captured areas.

Combat takes place on separate turn-based tactical battlefields. Units have different abilities and a limited number of action points each turn. Infantry can fortify themselves, cavalry can perform charges, ranged units attack from a distance, and flanking provides additional damage. Positioning and army composition are therefore central to the battle system.

Players have considerable freedom when building their armies. Different infantry, cavalry and ranged units can be combined with Alexander's generals and companions, while different peoples and military traditions become available during the campaign. This allows players to build armies with very different compositions and tactical approaches.

The game's visual identity is based on the Countryball style, representing different peoples and states as spherical characters. Beneath the humorous presentation, the campaign follows Alexander's historical expedition and includes historical figures, commanders and major events.

The story progresses from Macedonia and the Greek world through Asia Minor, Syria, Egypt, Mesopotamia, Persia, Bactria and India. The campaign contains numerous cutscenes depicting important moments from Alexander's life and conquests, while optional battles and decisions provide additional variations during the journey.

City and territory management also play a role between battles. Garrisons can affect the productivity of captured locations, while controlling cities can influence relations with their populations. Expansion therefore involves not only conquering territory but also maintaining control over it.

The game also features Local PvP, allowing two players to build custom armies and fight turn-based battles against one another. Different combinations of units and commanders provide a variety of tactical setups.

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