I don't own a beefy PC, and even those I don't think would be able to run this game properly. The optimization is absolutely atrocious, and that's coming from someone that can play Witcher 3 no problem! So I can definitely handle some of the powerful games, but this is just absurd. Try it only if you have a heavy PC, or if they ever optimize the game. Otherwise stay away.
"Your word is absolute, and the weak will be used as an example." To be honest I wasn't expecting the game to go that hard, or even be THAT freaking hard. It's so tough, it's so freaking difficult, hahah! And I love it! It truly turns you into a monster before you know it. The city's core is fueled with the bones and blood of its citizens, all in the name of the survivability of our species. Can't wait for the sequel!
"We don't need pixel graphics, we need RTX 4090 graphics card quality." - "It should be more like HoMM3, it shouldn't try to innovate." - "Has potential, but where are the tiddies?" Like... dudes, calm down. The game devs already decided the style, they already decided on the gameplay. Yes, the AI could just some more work as it just sits there waiting till you go and get it, and barely makes an effort on smart decisions. But other than that? There's really little to complain about. If you're a hater, then leave. If you want a HoMM3 copy, play HoMM3 instead. This is trying to branch out on a genre that's already long dead, a small gem that's to be enjoyed for what it is, a love letter to everyone in its own two feet. I give my thumbs up and of course my support! I can't wait till there's more content released!
I just got it on giveaway, and I thought it was one of those 90s game they sometimes give away, and I was thoroughly surprised to find out it was a mixture between CK2 and Total War. I've not played yet, but I'm going to follow its development from now on. Here's to a good 2023 for the developers!
Our chinese overlords tell us to play this game, and we do so. And guess what? It's a lot of fun.
Gotta say, I didn't expect to get hooked into this game so much, rarely have I been really. Last time I did was with HoMM 5, and yes many argue the 3rd game was better, but grow up already, we can only play the same game for so long before we look for something else. I had to take a break from HoMM 5 and surprisingly found myself getting this game thanks to a friend, and I gotta say... the hell am I doing back in turn-based fantasy? The answer is... I don't know, this game just has this uniqueness to it that I've never seen before. The rules are bias and so are the graphics, but so what? It's actually enjoyable, you actually care about losing or winning your battles. In the harder difficulties, you actually have to give a damn about what are you going to do in the next 5 turns, and I love that. That's the difference between HoMM and EL. HoMM is casual, EL is headwrecking in both a good and a bad way, so go ahead and give it a try already!
Though I don't own it in GoG, I'm well aware of what it is... It's hard to pinpoint where to start, but in truth this game offers a variety of many different genres and mixes it all together in the hopes of making a unique gameplay in an RPG setting. It's a bit hard to like this game if I do say so myself, or to stay engaged to it for hours. Not because it's bad, but because there's nothing in this game that can keep you in front of your screen for the next 72 hours. It's a game you best take your time with, and not think of this as anything revolutionary.
This is a game I actually grew up with, and though I don't remember much of it I do remember playing it over and over again. It's been ages and it surprised me to see it again, the name is quite hard to forget though, and so is its artistic styles. I don't know whether I'd recommend it to newcomers though, for again, I don't remember much about it. But for those who look for a nostalgic guilty pleasure, then this game is just for you!
Yes, I said it and I'll say it again, this is the game that Total War Empire tried to be like, but failed miserably. This review will be short because, let's face it... This is an underrated game that deserves more than just the love it gets from people that found this gem by mere coincidence. If this was a franchise, it would easily be a match to Total War! So shut up and buy it!
You better start finding that old manual book that once came with this game, because boy it will confuse your head and make you bash it against the keyboard once you find yourself in your first three battles. But once you do get your head around it, and of course, bypass the outdated graphics you'll find this diamond that has remained beautiful over the course of what feels like centuries now! Sure, the new X-Com rocks, but this only proves THIS game, X-Com: UFO Defense was years ahead of its time! It had an idea, it developed it, and though it's only about 99.9% perfect, it delivered one of the greatest experiences to anyone that ever grew up with this game and franchise. So you best get those Bitcoins exchanged, because you will wish you could play more of this game once you're done with it!
