The video is a humorous and in-depth review of the game "Pharaoh" by Sseth. He starts by expressing his fatigue with modern video games and suggesting that "Pharaoh" might be a more relaxing alternative. He then proceeds to describe the game's mechanics, emphasizing its difficulty and complexity.
He recounts his own experiences with the game, including the economic missteps he made and the challenges he faced in managing the game's various aspects, such as religion, housing, and combat. He also provides a detailed explanation of the game's religion mechanics, including the worship of the Big Five gods (Osiris, Ra, Ptah, Seth, and Bast) and the importance of sacrificing to these deities to avoid divine punishment.
Sseth also discusses the game's economic system, explaining how to balance your budget and manage your resources effectively. He warns about the potential consequences of not balancing your budget properly, such as the risk of emigration and the subsequent loss of your workforce.
The video also includes a retelling of the Osiris myth, providing an interesting historical context for the game's themes of religion and divine retribution. He also gives a brief overview of the game's development, explaining how the game was released 20 years ago by Impressions Games and how it has aged well despite its age.
Finally, Sseth concludes his review by comparing "Pharaoh" to another game, "Caesar III," and discussing the differences and similarities between the two. He also provides a link to a bundle sale on GOG, where viewers can receive discounts on both "Pharaoh" and "Caesar III."
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The text is a transcript of a video about the game Pharaoh and its expansion Cleopatra, released 20 years ago by Impressions Games.
2. The game is a city builder that simulates ancient Egyptian civilization, culture, religion and mythology.
3. The game is challenging, complex and aesthetic, but also has some technical issues and limitations.
4. The game has a map editor, a soundtrack and voice acting, and covers different historical periods and locations.
5. The text also briefly mentions Caesar III, another game by the same developer that simulates ancient Roman civilization.
6. The text provides a link to get a discount on Pharaoh and other games on GOG, and thanks the members of the Merchant's Guild for their support.