The Ancient Art of War is a classic real-time strategy game released for DOS in 1984 by Brøderbund. It combines tactical combat with strategic planning, inspired by Sun Tzu's military treatise "The Art of War." Players control armies, manage resources, and engage in battles against AI opponents or other players. The game features various scenarios, unit types, and terrain influences, emphasizing strategy and tactics. It is considered a pioneering title in the strategy genre