By Jim Drewes - June 28, 2005
Matrix Games has just announced in a press release that it's empire building game, Spartan is now available to purchase as a download through their website for only $19.99 Previously, Spartan was only available as a boxed game. With the downloadable version, gamers won't have to pay shipping costs or find a retailer to be able to enjoy their turn-based empire building and battle title.
Here is a snippet from the press release, detailing the game play of Spartan:
Spartan features immersive turn-based strategy where economy,
civilization, diplomacy and espionage are weapons as powerful as swords
and shields. You build your empire as you see fit, selecting the
resources to mine, the knowledge to research, and the enemies to
conquer. Build walls, siege castles, sabotage your enemies, and unite
Greece to defeat the advancing Persian horde.
Spartan allows you
to lead the nation of Sparta to victory in some of the ancient world's
greatest battles. See the military strength and of a small nation grow
and flourish as you battle to unite Greece. Control a vast empire and
build wonders such as the Acropolis, the Oracle, and The Colossus. Best
of all it is 100% compatible with its sequel, Gates of Troy allowing
you to combine these two games into one. The Persians are coming...
Will Sparta be ready?