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Kalypso Media

Kalypso Media 48159 Praetorians downloadable game

SKU CH-GPZ7-2QCKF MPN 48159

A Roman-era real-time strategy game activated on Steam, featuring three distinct armies and tactical unit formations

  • NamePraetorians
  • PublisherKalypso Media
  • DeveloperPyro Studios
  • PlatformPC
  • TypeGame
  • ESRB RatingT - Teen
  • Command three distinct armies across ancient lands
  • Exploit enemy weaknesses with unique unit formations
  • Face the elite Praetorian Guard in Rome
  • Activate via Steam on Windows XP or newer
  • Runs on 1 GHz processor with 256 MB RAM

Roman Empire Strategy Game

Praetorians is a real-time strategy game set during the rise of the Roman Empire. Players command Gauls, Egyptians or Roman Legions across campaigns in Egypt, Gaul and Italy. The title focuses on tactical unit combinations and formation management rather than base building. A Steam account is required for activation and play.

Suits classic RTS fans; not for region-locked buyers

This download suits players who enjoy historical tactics and older titles that run on modest hardware. The Steam DRM and publisher block list prevent activation in Afghanistan, Belarus, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Russia, Syria, Venezuela, Yemen, Zimbabwe and several other nations. Buyers in those regions cannot redeem the code.

Steam activation code for PC

The product delivers a single Steam key for the 2003 release, model 48159. Minimum requirements include Windows XP, a 1 GHz processor, 256 MB RAM and a DirectX 7 compatible graphics card. An internet connection is mandatory for account verification and game download. The ESRB rating is Teen.

Highlights

  • Command three distinct armies across ancient lands
  • Exploit enemy weaknesses with unique unit formations
  • Face the elite Praetorian Guard in Rome
  • Activate via Steam on Windows XP or newer
  • Runs on 1 GHz processor with 256 MB RAM

Specifications

NamePraetorians
PublisherKalypso Media
DeveloperPyro Studios
Model48159
PlatformPC
TypeGame
ESRB RatingT - Teen
GenreStrategy
PackagingDownload
DRMSteam
Blocked Region & CountriesAF, BY, CF, CD, CU, IR, IQ, KP, LB, LY, MM, RU, SO, SD, SY, UA, VE, YE, ZW, SS
Release DateMarch 09, 2003
System RequirementsSteam account required for game activation and installation
PC System Requirements
MINIMUM:
OS: Windows XP
Processor: 1 GHz Processor
Memory: 256 MB RAM
Graphics: 3D graphics card compatible with DirectX 7
DirectX: Version 7.0
Storage: 500 MB available space
Sound Card: DirectX 9 compatible sound
FeaturePraetorians is set amidst the political machinations of an emerging Roman Empire. You will be transported back to the dusty battlefields of Egypt, the combat theaters of Gaul and finally to the heart of the Empire itself, Italy in the crusade to become Emperor.
Shipping weight0.45 kg
Package size25 × 25 × 25 mm

Questions about this item

Does the Steam activation code for model 48159 ever expire or require renewal?

The Steam code is a one-time activation that permanently attaches Praetorians to your Steam account with no further renewal needed.

What is the first performance bottleneck when running Praetorians on the minimum 256 MB RAM specification?

With only 256 MB RAM the system will hit memory limits first, causing slowdowns during large battles with many units on screen.

How much heat or fan noise does Praetorians generate on a laptop during an all-day session?

The game uses DirectX 7 graphics and a 1 GHz processor target, so it places very light load on modern laptops and produces minimal extra heat or fan noise.

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