description Pharaoh Overview
Pharaoh is an isometric city-building game developed by Impressions Games and published by Sierra Studios in 1999. The title focuses on managing Ancient Egyptian cities, requiring players to address citizen needs like food, employment, and defense against threats. An expansion, Cleopatra: Queen of the Nile, was released in 2000, followed by a bundled Gold edition and a 2023 remake.
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info Pharaoh Specifications
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Year | 1999 |
help Pharaoh FAQ
What makes Pharaoh different from Caesar III?
Pharaoh uses the same broad city-builder lineage as Caesar III but shifts the focus to Ancient Egypt. Floodplain farming, temples to Egyptian gods, and monument construction make the 1999 Impressions Games title feel distinct.
Does Pharaoh include pyramid building?
Yes, monument projects are a major part of Pharaoh. Players organize labor, materials, storage yards, and construction access to build pyramids, mastabas, obelisks, and temples.
What is Cleopatra: Queen of the Nile?
Cleopatra: Queen of the Nile is the expansion to Pharaoh. It added new campaigns, monuments, enemies, and late Egyptian themes after the 1999 base game.
Why do walkers matter so much in Pharaoh?
Services in Pharaoh are delivered by walkers who travel along roads, so city layout directly controls whether houses receive food, religion, health, and entertainment. Roadblocks and compact districts are key tools in the Sierra city-builder formula.
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