It's the masterful perfection of everything Ultima VI set out to do. The world of Britannia is not only bigger, but exponentially deeper and more alive than ever before. This is a world that truly breathes. The level of detail is staggering. You'll see bakers making bread in the morning, townspeople going to the pub at night, and rainstorms that dynamically roll across the landscape. The game is packed with so many fun and intriguing quests to discover, from the main plot involving the sinister Fellowship to countless local mysteries. If you want to see a world that was a true simulation long before it was a buzzword, this is the game to play. An absolute all-time classic. PS: If you are a newcomer trying to relive the history, don't be surprised why the game movement feels choppy. This is a game from 1992!
it's the masterful perfection of everything Ultima VI set out to do. The world of Britannia is not only bigger, but exponentially deeper and more alive than ever before. This is a world that truly breathes. The level of detail is staggering. You'll see bakers making bread in the morning, townspeople going to the pub at night, and rainstorms that dynamically roll across the landscape. The game is packed with so many fun and intriguing quests to discover, from the main plot involving the sinister Fellowship to countless local mysteries. If you want to see a world that was a true simulation long before it was a buzzword, this is the game to play. An absolute all-time classic.
I picked up "Faces of War" on sale, having never heard of it, despite being a dedicated RTS fan. I've played games like *Company of Heroes* and *Sudden Strike*, and while I've heard of *Men of War*, I haven't had the chance to play it. My first impression was that the tutorials were complex. I found myself saving after each small objective to avoid replaying the entire mission if I made a mistake. However, once I grasped the logic of the user interface, the game became much easier to navigate. For a game from 2006, the gameplay holds up surprisingly well, though it's still challenging. Back when it was released, many would have considered it difficult due to its demanding controls and high level of micromanagement. As an RTS veteran, this wasn't an issue for me. The game's reputation as a "low-key gem" stems from the very things that likely alienated players in 2006. A quick search of old reviews, such as one from Xplay, confirms that the primary criticisms were its difficulty and the extensive micromanagement required. These same sentiments are echoed in some of the GOG reviews. If you're a fan of hardcore World War II RTS games, you'll likely enjoy this one, even with the clunky UI and demanding micromanagement. The game is specifically designed for that niche, and if you've enjoyed the games I mentioned, this will feel right at home. I believe even fans of other micro-heavy RTS games like *Command & Conquer* or *Blizzard's RTS titles* would find the mechanics manageable and enjoyable. I rate this game 4 out of 5 stars. It was ahead of its time with great graphics and modding support. It's a shame I never discovered it earlier, as I can only imagine how fun the online multiplayer must have been.
This is not just a mod but a masterpiece total conversion. Shame the work on this is hidden from the Bedethsa engine but nevertheless the game is free. 10/10
Don't be fooled by its graphics, it is actually a very fun roguelike game
Before I begin my review, I need to address the misinformation in the most recent review. Yes, you can remap the controls — it’s in the Options menu. For those who aren’t familiar or are on the fence about purchasing, here’s what to expect: The game starts in fullscreen by default. Press Esc to enter windowed mode, and once the game finishes loading, you’ll be able to access the Options menu (it may be grayed out during load). From there, you can remap controls as needed. The default control layout actually makes sense: A = Low Punch X = High Punch Y = High Kick B = Low Kick Now, for those buying this hoping for smooth controller support across all titles: MK1 to MK3 use DOS versions, which naturally come with limited controller support. That’s a limitation of the original platform, not GOG. It would’ve been great if GOG offered the Midway Arcade Treasures version (which includes the Mortal Kombat Arcade Kollection), but that was delisted from Steam over a decade ago — so don’t hold your breath. As for Mortal Kombat Trilogy (MKT) — this is the version you want. GOG’s version is pre-patched and works out of the box on modern systems. If you have the original Windows 95 release, you’d need the Kommunity Patch to even get basic controller support and compatibility working.
Even if you are not a fan of the series, the game doesn't shy away by going strategy turned based gameplay adding roguelike loop into the mix. You essentially start with 3 characters but you unlock more (along with different skills and purchase different loadouts for each character) as you play along. Very great game if you are looking for a turned based game.
Beyond Good and Evil is a great game that was really ahead of its time. It has solid action, encourages exploration, and offers a ton of replayability. It feels like a product of that golden era of Ubisoft, the one that doesn’t really exist anymore. As for the GOG port, it’s not perfect. Depending on your hardware, you might need to tweak a few settings (like turning off anti-aliasing to get decent FPS), and some bugs can pop up, especially if you're running the game at over 60 FPS. Despite that, I still highly recommend this version. The remastered 20th Anniversary Edition might run better and be more compatible with modern systems, but it comes with Ubisoft’s DRM through the Ubisoft Launcher. That could become a problem in the future if Ubisoft ever shuts down Ubisoft Connect. The GOG version, on the other hand, is completely DRM-free. That means you’ll always have access to it, no matter what happens with Ubisoft or their servers. If you run into a bug or get stuck, you can always download a save file to get past the issue. Just search “Beyond Good and Evil save download” on DuckDuckGo and you should find what you need.
