Ancient Glory
Ancient Glory is a side scrolling action game based on Greek mythology. It is based on the adventures of Hercules who the player controls as he travels the Greek countryside (as well as some other locations in…
Ancient Glory is a video game developed by Westwood Associates, released 31 December 1993 on Apple II.
What Ancient Glory is
Ancient Glory was developed by Westwood Associates and released in 1993. It was published by Big red computer club. It is available on Apple II only.
The premise, in the publisher's words
Ancient Glory is a side scrolling action game based on Greek mythology. It is based on the adventures of Hercules who the player controls as he travels the Greek countryside (as well as some other locations in the Mediterranean) in his quest to defeat the gorgon Medusa. To do so five magical items have to be collected which is done by completing tasks for Hermes and Athena. At the same time Hercules has to be aware of the wrath of Hera, who will try to stop him. Time is limited as the player only has seventeen days of in-game time to complete the quest.
How it plays
It is played from a side view perspective. Its themes are fantasy. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component.
What it launched against
Ancient Glory launched on 31 December 1993, within three weeks of Doom, Mega Man X, Theme Park and Windjammers.
Released around the same time: Doom, Mega Man X, Theme Park, Windjammers.
Screenshots
All media
Quick answers
Ancient Glory — frequently asked questions
When did Ancient Glory come out?
If you like this
