Age of Paladins
| Age of Heroes | |
|---|---|
 Original art used for boxart | |
| Developer(s) | Modern Industry Center |
| Publisher(s) | Ras Games |
| Release | 2009 |
| Genre(s) | Historical/Adventure |
Age of Heroes (Persian: عصر پهلوانان[1]) (previously named Age of Pahlevans or Asre Pahlevanan) is a 2009 Iranian video game. Created by the Modern Industry Center, it was released by Ras Games and the National Foundation for Computer Games[2] with support from the Ferdowsi Foundation.
The plotline of Age of Heroes, derived from Ferdowsi's epic the Shahnameh, centers on the efforts of Atar, son of Pishad and commander of the kingdom of Sistan, to fight against demons which have captured and laid waste to much of the region. The game features 110 mythical figures (including Arash, Siavash, Fereidun, Kaveh, Esfandiar, Rustam, and Zal) living in nine regions (including Sistan, Sarsabz, Kuhestan, and Atashfeshani).[citation needed]
The game was named the best Iranian game by emag,[3][4] and was positively received as a promoter of Iranian culture and heritage by other critics.[5] Two Sequels for the game were released . Undying released in 2010 and Thrateon released in 2018.
See also
References
- https://www.escapistmagazine.com/news/view/94060-Iranian-Devs-Seek-Western-Support-at-Gamescom
- http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/8213272.stm
- ^ "عصر پهلوانان". Aparat.com. Retrieved 2017-07-19.
- ^ Articles of Association of the National Foundation for Computer Games Archived July 3, 2010, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "GAME EMAG 1". YouTube. 18 May 2009.[dead YouTube link]
- ^ "اولین شماره مجله ویدئویی گیم ایمگ - شبکهما". Shabakema.com. Retrieved 2017-07-19.
- ^ "عصر پهلوانان". Hawzah.net. Retrieved 2017-07-19.
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