Here come the
previews...
If it's prevews of Pharaoh you want, then you've come to the right place.
This is the archive of all Pharaoh previews on the Internet. Well, that's the theory
anyway. If you know of a preview that doesn't appear here, them mail me and let me know
(don't forget to send the url too).
GameSpot preview of Pharaoh
"There have been other city-building games before, but Impressions is
hoping the unique setting and the chance to erect great monuments in your name will lure
you to the Nile when the game ships this fall."
Interview with Alex Rodberg
at Gamenation
"Egypt
is a fascinating time in human history... there are still many mysteries from that time
that we can't puzzle out today. Plus, the dynamic of the Nile works well in terms of
gameplay. It's also something of a hobby with the designers."
Q&A with Alex Rodberg at
UGN3D
"The annual flood varies in timing, quality
(fertility level) and area of effect. The city's "Nilometer" (yes, they really
had these) communicates the most likely timing and quality of the next flood. These were
never exact, but surprisingly accurate. Your relationship with Osiris, the god of the Nile
flood, plays a role in this too."
Playtesters.com's Pharaoh preview
"The game looks rich and promising. All of things
that made Caesar a popular series are here with some great enhancements. If you enjoyed
the Caesar series this is a must have. If not, I would reccomend taking a new look at
Pharaoh. This may change your mind."
Pharaoh preview at
GamersCentral
"The
graphics are mouthwatering with lush colors (16 bit) and a level of detail that's rarely
seen in games like this and that's just talking about the in-game graphics. The art and
movies that come with the game will be equally stunning and are sure to lure you right
into the spirit of the game. Just be ready for a visual feast okay?"
Post-E3 Pharaoh Preview at GameCenter
"As with Impressions' most recent strategy game, Caesar
III, pleasing the gods is key, but the Egyptian pantheon has 15 major gods who must be
satisfied. Building gorgeous temples to the gods will also aid the economy, because the
priests of each temple will recruit workers in occupations relevant to the god they
serve--for example, a temple to the God of War will get you soldiers."
IGN
Interview with Chris Beatrice
"We recently got a chance to sit down with a man
that we here at IGNPC are convinced is the luckiest man in the world. Chris Beatrice, the
Director of Design and Development for Impressions software is currently putting together
Pharaoh, a new title based on the Caesar 3 engine that will let players try their hand at
building an Egyptian dynasty that will last through the ages. Although the game is just
getting underway, we did manage to squeeze a few details out Beatrice, and now we're more
excited than ever! Make sure to scroll down to the bottom and check the new artwork we
managed to sneak out of the offices, including a few never before seen sketch pieces that
show the artistic direction that the project is heading for..."
Computer Games Online - early Pharaoh prevew "Caesar, bah! Let us play a game based around
ancient Egypt. And please! No more Egyptian-themed Myst cloneswe want to run
an empire, not drift through artsy images bereft of people; in other words, give us a strategy
game!"
Early
preview from IGN "Okay, we're still in a holding pattern with
Impressions over their upcoming game Pharaoh, but we did manage to pry two more exclusive
screens of the game out of their hands." -->ARR's note: The two screenshots they are talking about are these ones.
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