Strategy gamers play through the military turmoil and triumphs of the legendary Macedonian emperor in this real-time game. Though released alongside a number of other PC games that follow the life of Alexander the Great, Ubi Soft's Alexander is based directly on the 2004 Oliver Stone film, and features clips and music from the movie. The game's series of battles follows the military campaign of the leader, as portrayed in the film, and alternate history scenarios are offered as well, allowing players a fighting chance if they decide take command of Alexander's enemies.