Field of Glory: Empires

As with many Slitherine games there's lots of info put into this game, that become rather confusing and unclear to manage in a fun or engaging way. The main problem is how the information you need is presented, in the bars and so on, and how to connect all the information so that you can make good decisions. It feels disjointed, as there is no red line to connect it all. This lack of clarity makes it hard to make good decisions. Should I build a mine or a ranch in this city? I don't really know, and the game gives little to no indication of what a good or even logical choice is. Nor does the game clealy show what the consequences of building X in your city is, how it will impact your resources and so on. Everything just feels very unclear in this game, it's hard to get a good grasp of how to play it well. I contrast all of the above with games like Hegemony, Oriental Empires, and Imperiums Greek Wars, where all the information you need is clearly presented to you, so that you have a good grasp of any given situation. Learning how to play this game is a job; you need to read the manual and watch youtube videos for 10+ hours. I haven't given up on it yet, my enjoyment of it lies at 60-70%, so a 3/5 rating is fair. It does try to do something different and unique, which I can appreciate, this makes it worthwhile to keep trying to grasp the game. Personally though, I think Imperiums Greek Wars is a much better game if you want something similar.

This is review for Empires with DLC Persia plus the base fog2 game. I was sceptical that it will be another clone of Europa Universalis or Hearts of Iron but no, I was wrong. This is a gem, with so many original mechanics that I'm was shocked. Last two years I was so bored with existing strategies, the only light was stellaris and Age of wonders 3 so I was looking for something new that will make me happy. I tried FOG2 Empires, I saw two videos on on YT and few positive reviews so why not? Now I can't stop playing, the gameplay is addictive and I can't even sleep well. I like turn based approach on main map and they way how they solved game progression, choices, even playing the same fraction will be each time different and exciting. Even starting as small tribal nation you can win with the big guys if you are smart. This is amazing game. If you can buy it both with the base FOG2 game please do it. It brings better connection with your army but even without it it's great. The dlc is worth trying as it introduces a lot of small flavours. Ok enough writing I have another turn to play with of my Picts Empire.

I've been looking for a good ancients-style 4x game for a very long time, and this delivers, with way too much detail for a 2000 character review to give it any justice.

A great strategy game with lots of re-playability, Ageod looks like it may become the new Paradox. I am looking forward to a Napoleon themed game and some expansions for this one.

I actully tried returning the game at first, since its a bit confusing to play when you start. It grew on me and once you know what youre doing it a very good game. Just make sure you watch the tutorials, they explain a lot how to play. In my opinion its better than Imperator:Rome.