Hinterland

1. ThranxB

   Feb 16, 2009

   9

   A tad buggy and the controls leave something to be desired, but a very well done game. This is a fantastic casual game that blends RPG and A tad buggy and the controls leave something to be desired, but a very well done game. This is a fantastic casual game that blends RPG and RTS very well. Think of it along the lines of a small version of The Guild 2 with a little Action RPG thrown in to keep you busy. :) Sad that there's not a widescreen option, but maybe they're patch that in later. Worth the $20.… Expand

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2. Aggamemnon

   Dec 26, 2010

   8

   It's a great little game where you build up a town, not by placing buildings (which you do somewhat) but rather selecting your villagers fromIt's a great little game where you build up a town, not by placing buildings (which you do somewhat) but rather selecting your villagers from a selection of roles (who then place their buildings).
   
   You have a Leader who you choose from a wide selection, you control him directly, in third person isometric.
   
   You have to manage the food production and then expend your town with smith's, hunters, guards, mages etc etc.
   
   At any time you can take upto 3 of your peons with you into the wilds on expeditions to hunt monsters and secure resources to help grow the town. Everyone in the game has levels, attack, defence and health.
   
   Things like attack speed, and damage are set by weapon type and choice of armour etc, and it all factors in as well.
   
   There are some random events and raiding monsters involved too, and all the map options are configurable to ease people into the game.
   
   The only thing missing for me is multiplayer (of any kind).
   Overall, for the price on steam it's a huge bargain, and hopefully we will see more of it in the future.
   First game in a while I've thought was worth recommending to friends, and not only does it do everything it says it does, it has character.
   
   Different play throughs can turn out totally different and using the different classes adds a massive spin on the outcome of some situations.
   
   Very High 8. Only thing lacking for me is the ability to place points for guards to watch. (and multiplayer)… Expand

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4. Mortensus

   Aug 1, 2013

   8

   Small game, with many flaws, but so addictive... If you have une hour or two to kill, that's the perfect game for that task. It could maybeSmall game, with many flaws, but so addictive... If you have une hour or two to kill, that's the perfect game for that task. It could maybe have been interesting to have different layers of maps, not always starting in the bottom right corner.… Expand

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5. ChaseM

   May 2, 2009

   7

   Worth the money, slightly addicting and has SOME replay value. It really has no storyline and after you beat one you fail to get much new out Worth the money, slightly addicting and has SOME replay value. It really has no storyline and after you beat one you fail to get much new out of anything else. Tad glitchy on the controls and such but worth buying if you want a good 20 hours of playtime.… Expand

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6. Ecaelia

   Mar 2, 2013

   7

   This game allows for some quick game experiences. It's nothing to be played for hours and hours on end for several weeks, but from time toThis game allows for some quick game experiences. It's nothing to be played for hours and hours on end for several weeks, but from time to time a day or two are very nice.… Expand

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7. Akraw

   Feb 20, 2013

   7

   I have always enjoyed the merger of town sims RPGs. I only wish they made more of them! Pretty terrible graphics and animation mar anI have always enjoyed the merger of town sims RPGs. I only wish they made more of them! Pretty terrible graphics and animation mar an otherwise fun and unique game. If it's on sale for a couple bucks on steam, give it a whirl. You'll have a good time if you can get past the cruddy graphics.… Expand

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8. llamayarmybar

   Mar 22, 2014

   1

   I hope that in the years after this review many others will also accidentally spend 48 hours playing this piece of garbage called "aI hope that in the years after this review many others will also accidentally spend 48 hours playing this piece of garbage called "a videogame" and commence the mass carpet bombing of negative reviews. Having only just recently heard of this game, I'm not sure if it even wanted to be heard of to begin with. I recall Tilted Mill being a pretty ambitious little company. Heck they even made a pretty decent city builder ages ago, but this? This is terrible. It barely functions. Its a little bit of this, its a little bit of that and what do you know- it can't make up its mind. Many have used the word "addictive" when it comes to Hinterland, but what they really mean is "addictive until you realize their is no replay value whatsoever." This was out in 2008? My goodness. I mean I've been seeking out obscure **** all my life and I finally happen upon this monstrosity of programming. It isn't some hidden "gem" that the thirty or so people on metacritic and beyond describe it as being. Its generic, its boring beyond recognition, it is full of glitches, displeasing visuals, unacceptable framerates, no resolution support for anything more than 1024x768 and a bland soundtrack to go with it all. This is the most generic thing I've ever actually sat down and played in years. Literally years. I still can't think of a more dull experience than Hinterland. Let the secret stay buried deep. This is a travesty, it feels like the end times with once bold developers making what look like browser games for the RPG element addicted retards. Its somewhere between Diablo clone and a dog turd. Do not even bother spending the $10 USD on this. You will not get your money's worth.… Expand

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