: Available via the Journal of Computer Applications in Archaeology , this research explores the pedagogical potential of the game's "Discovery Tour" and its likeness to a blockbuster movie rather than a social simulation. Critical Reviews & Analysis

Reviewers often debate whether the game's massive scale adds depth or just "busy work."

“It has more breadth than depth, like a wide puddle reflecting a really nice landscape.” Rock Paper Shotgun · 7 years ago

: IGN highlights the game's scale as a "magnificent and beautiful open world" set during the Peloponnesian War.