Elven Legacy

1. GoosemanGamer

   Jan 3, 2013

   10

   First of all, the most common complaint about this game is that it's too hard. And it is hard, casual gamers need not apply. Elven Legacy andFirst of all, the most common complaint about this game is that it's too hard. And it is hard, casual gamers need not apply. Elven Legacy and it's predecessor Fantasy Wars are inspired by Fantasy General and the Panzer General series. This is old school hex based strategy.
   If you're interested in a strategy game focused on tactics with a steep challenge you will love this series. The difficulty can be overwhelming but all the missions can be won. Obtaining gold level objectives often isn't as important as exploring the map for items and experience. So just disregard that criticism if you hear it in reviews. Graphics are beautiful and I love that entire units are shown when you zoom in. Great RPG elements with heroes, items and leveling units. My only complaint is that the map overview is always backwards when the mission starts. The plot is just filler and it would have been nice to have the dialogue rendered in cut scenes like Heroes V. Don't listen to the haters though. This game is dope. Any old school strategy gamer will love this game. Get ready for some saving and loading though!… Expand

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2. Taziar

   Apr 7, 2013

   9

   There is no doubt that this game is difficult, but the challenge is intellectual, not how fast you can click, as it is turn-based. It is notThere is no doubt that this game is difficult, but the challenge is intellectual, not how fast you can click, as it is turn-based. It is not complex to play, but strategy really matters in this game. Units carry between missions, as do unit losses. Play sloppy, it will hurt you in later missions.
   
   One detail I like, is there is a turn-limit on each mission. You get Gold, Silver, or Bronze depending on how many turns it takes, and rewards reflect the rating. The time-limit forces you use strategies other than the defensive turtle tactic that always seems to work against AIs in other games.
   
   As for units, they are varied and actually tactically different, and position is important. Archers can stand behind a melee unit, and when that unit is attacked, the archer gets a free retaliatory strike. Mounted units do massive charge damage, but only to units standing on plains. Heros are satisfyingly powerful, but not so much that mastery of other units isn't still needed.
   
   All units can be promoted, which allows you to customize them a bit. There are also artifacts to add more flavor. You also get to choose the units to bring on each mission. It makes the game feel more like a campaign, rather than a collection of individual missions.
   
   So, rating... If I just rated on quality and polish, the game would be a 7-8. But I chose to rate this game based on how much fun I had playing it, so 9. I played the main campaign twice, something I rarely do. It is a great tactical game.… Expand

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4. JohnS.

   Jul 23, 2009

   9

   To keep things short and simple, this game is much more fun than critics have put it out to be. Being a hardcore fan of the genre, I first To keep things short and simple, this game is much more fun than critics have put it out to be. Being a hardcore fan of the genre, I first ignored this game at its release because of the mediocre feedback it was getting. Thanks to Steam's sale on Paradox games, it wasn't until today that I realized how much I had missed out on. All fans of the Heroes series definitely won't be disappointed; old school RPG fans included.… Expand

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5. Luso31

   Dec 8, 2010

   8

   Elven Legacy is a good turn based game... Unfortunately the time missions take some fun out of it... Fortunately the game comes with a builtElven Legacy is a good turn based game... Unfortunately the time missions take some fun out of it... Fortunately the game comes with a built in game editor... :D… Expand

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6. Zrot

   Aug 20, 2010

   4

   Being an ardent fan of such turn based titles as HOMM, Disciples, AOW and Warlords I really wanted to like this game. Playing the game onBeing an ardent fan of such turn based titles as HOMM, Disciples, AOW and Warlords I really wanted to like this game. Playing the game on easy mode and getting completely crushed in the second scene of the campaign, however, was quite a surprise. I found success on further attempts but it seems to me the game takes the fun out of exploring each map, as you must move directly to the objective as quickly as possible or get wiped out. Problems still exist though, as these side towns troops end up flanking you or advancing on your tail. This while trying to win at the gold level, which may be overly ambitious for my skills. All in all a major disappointment.… Expand

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7. ECPatterson

   Dec 7, 2011

   4

   I really wanted to like this game. I even like the art and graphics (in 2011). But it really is too hard, even on the easiest setting. AI isI really wanted to like this game. I even like the art and graphics (in 2011). But it really is too hard, even on the easiest setting. AI is good, but since you're heavily outnumbered, the game becomes unfair. And there's nothing as disappointing as seeing the AI gang up on your carefully nurtured elite unit and wipe it out in one turn.… Expand

   • 2 of 4 users found this helpful
8. DougH

   Apr 19, 2009

   0

   For all I know this could be a good game. As of today, I cannot know.
   
   Be warned that this game does not work with a 9600M GT (HP PavilionFor all I know this could be a good game. As of today, I cannot know.
   
   Be warned that this game does not work with a 9600M GT (HP Pavilion dv7 laptop). How they managed to get this wrong when Fantasy Wars works fine is beyond me.
   
   Avoid if you play on a laptop.… Expand

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