Presenting Bronze From Dreamspike Studios And Shrapnel Games!

Between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers lie the ancient lands known as Mesopotamia, the Cradle of Civilization (pretty sure it's called that because the earliest Sumerian writings mention beer circa 4,000 BC...mmmmmmmmm, ancient beer). It was a land that saw mighty empires rise and fall, as civilizations struggled to carve their places in history for all time, be it by blood or plow. It was an exciting time, and one perfect for the world of strategy gaming.

Shrapnel Games is excited to present the upcoming new Windows strategy title from developer Dreamspike Studios, Bronze. Bronze is a unique take on the conflicts of the Bronze Age, an exhilarating game of empires and expansionism.

In Bronze players rule one of twelve historically accurate civilizations, from the Akkadians who forged the first empire in the Early Bronze Age, to the warlike miners of the Elamites in the Middle Bronze Age, to the diplomatic Mitanni in the Late Bronze Age. Each civilization is unique, with strengths and weaknesses based on what is known about these civilizations today. As such, players will find that each civilization requires its own strategy to win.

While Bronze is all about conquering the fertile lands of Mesopotamia, it is not your standard consim. This is not a game of building stacks of armies to crush your foes, but rather a carefully crafted game of land conquest, almost puzzle-like in its execution with a hint of Eurogame.

In Bronze the object of each scenario is to acquire the most land. This is done by the construction of Farms, Ziggurats, Armies, and more. Each civilization has access to a different set of buildings and acquires them at different prices. As an example, Sumerian Armies are quite expensive while Gutians gain their Armies for free.

Bronze offers players an impressive amount of gameplay challenge. First, there are the ten campaigns set in the Early, Middle, and Late Bronze Ages. Each campaign features multiple civilizations of increasing difficulty to play, as you lead your chosen people to conquer the known lands using a strategic map that is slowly uncovered as you win tactical battles. Next, there is Survival mode, in which you take one civilization and see how long it can last against a multitude of foes. Finally, you can create your own custom matches and tournaments, and even play Hotseat against three other players.

From a mod standpoint Bronze is open enough that someone could alter many aspects of the game with a simple text editor, right down to creating new maps.

Dreamspike Studios' Bronze offers players a unique take on conquering the known world. Each scenario plays quickly against demanding AI opponents. The variety of the civilizations means that players must consider their varying strengths and weaknesses in determining how to combat them. The custom game allows limitless replayability once the campaigns are finished. The combination of puzzle-like strategy and Eurogame sensibility is perfect for a wide range of gamers. With Bronze firmly rooted in reality, thanks to Dreamspike's love for the ancient era, players will even end up learning something!

For more information on Bronze please visit its official product page.