Product Information U.K.-based developer Slitherine Software returns to historically based empire-building with Spartan, a 3D turn-based strategy game. As in the studio's earlier games, Legion and Chariots of War, players take command of a nation, including both its political and military operations, and attempt to spread their people's influence across a map of the ancient world. The game world in Spartan is based on real maps of ancient Greece and the Near East. Gamers can choose to play as the Spartans themselves, or as one of 100 other historically based factions. They can ply their nation's will in a variety of ways, including trade agreements, espionage, and tribute. When diplomacy alone does not produce the desired effects, and it is time to take up arms, a wide selection of available fighting units suggests numerous possible military approaches, including castle sieges and naval battles, as well as large-scale infantry warfare. Spartan has been compared to games in Creative Assembly's Total War series, as it also combines a gradual expansion across a portioned overview map with a more intimate interface in battle scenes. The battles of Spartan are turn-based, however, and are designed to promote precise, carefully planned tactics that might be impractical in the real-time immediacy of Shogun or Medieval. For players still waiting to upgrade their computers, Spartan offers a special 2D battle mode that is less technically demanding of older machines. Multiplayer contests for two competitors are supported by the GameSpy Arcade services. This has been cleaned and buffed, and plays as new. no box, original cd jewel case with artwork. If you need additional pictures to make a more informed decision, just ask, I'm more than happy to provide whichever angle you request. Many of the items listed are used. Item is sold as is. Every attempt is made to describe the item as accurately as possible. Maybe while you're here, you could check out the thousands of other items in my booth, just click here International Buyers - International Customs and VAT Fees: It is the responsibility of the buyer to pay all Customs Taxes, VAT or other fees that may be due upon arrival at your location outside of the U.S. These fees vary from country to country and our policy is that the buyer is responsible for their country's taxes and fees. Please consult your country's Customs Regulations for more details concerning your country's import regulations as printed matter is duty free in many countries. We are required by law to declare the full purchase value on all foreign packages we send