Overlord

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  • Summary: Controlling a mysterious figure that has inherited the legacy of the evil, long-dead Overlord, the player emerges, near death, from the ruins of the old Overlord's Dark Tower. Only the player's actions determine if they will rise to become the new all-powerful Overlord; it's all down to howControlling a mysterious figure that has inherited the legacy of the evil, long-dead Overlord, the player emerges, near death, from the ruins of the old Overlord's Dark Tower. Only the player's actions determine if they will rise to become the new all-powerful Overlord; it's all down to how much of a bad ass they want to be in order to succeed...evil or really evil! Played out with plenty of black humour and dark irony, the game immerses players in twisted parodies of classic fantasy scenarios and characters. Overlord's key innovation is the introduction of an array of impish creatures – the Minions. They believe you are the old Overlord reborn and will use their unique skills to fetch, fight and die for you. Throughout the game players actively control a horde of these gremlin-like critters and they follow your every instruction no matter how despotic or, for the Minions, life threatening it is. [Codemasters]… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 27
  3. Negative: 0 out of 27
  1. PC Gamer
    91
    I guess it's true what they say: Bad guys have more fun. [Oct 2007, p.64]
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  2. Cheat Code Central
    90
    Its fresh take on the fantasy genre, excellent minion mechanics and morbid humor make for a gaming experience you won't soon forget.
  3. ActionTrip
    86
    It's got a surprising amount of depth and innovation in a lot of different areas of design, excellent humor, art work and sound.
  4. The New York Times
    80
    But the “evil or eviler” tagline has more to do with marketing than with the game, which for the most part offers a choice closer to being an evil or benevolent despot.
  5. Eurogamer
    80
    More than the script (generally witty and sharp, if occasionally undercut by an iffy voice-actor) or the graphic design (a brother to Fable's faux-fantasy charm), the constant capering of your charges is what gives the game its personality. That is, they have a lot of personality and so does the game.
  6. Pelit (Finland)
    79
    Controlling your horde of loyal and evil Naši youth feels refreshing compared to the typical action adventure formula. The technical execution is solid and the over the top fantasy cliché humour works decently. The game does not have a whole lot of longevity or challenge but it does have burning hobbits. [Aug 2007]
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  7. GameTap
    70
    You find yourself in a game resembling a mix of Fable and Pikmin.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 39 out of 53
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 53
  3. Negative: 4 out of 53
  1. Douwed.R.
    Jul 7, 2007
    10
    Very refreshing Dutch game, excellent! Although critics sometimes say different minion control is very smooth and simple once learned.
  2. GameKiller1337
    Jun 22, 2015
    10
    Cool,funny game. Normal Graphics ! And Minions ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)
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  4. GreenSkullRider
    Jan 28, 2017
    10
    Divertido, fácil, agradable, único... esto si es un juego para pasar el rato, quizás sea un poco corto. pero junto con su expansión tendras unDivertido, fácil, agradable, único... esto si es un juego para pasar el rato, quizás sea un poco corto. pero junto con su expansión tendras un gran rato agradable… Expand
  5. VovaG.
    Sep 17, 2007
    9
    I think, that it is amasing game, full of funny adventures of the DARK Lord and his goblins. P.S. My loads are fast.
  6. Purplepink
    Jun 23, 2020
    8
    This game was an amazing surprise. The story was entertaining, the gameplay was really different and surprisingly challenging and theThis game was an amazing surprise. The story was entertaining, the gameplay was really different and surprisingly challenging and the multiplayer co-op part was brilliant.… Expand
  7. DrewN.
    Jul 24, 2007
    8
    PROS: Challenging gameplay, wickedly humorous, cohesive and interesting story CONS: Linear nature and lack of customization options limits PROS: Challenging gameplay, wickedly humorous, cohesive and interesting story CONS: Linear nature and lack of customization options limits replayability, weak multiplayer. I never had any problems with the controls or camera as many reviewers seemed to. Overlord is not as original as they claimed, also, Dungeon Keeper immediately comes to mind. Still, its a rare enough twist on the genre to seem fresh, and performing black deeds and minor acts of wanton cruelty give the game a pulse. Graphics are detailed and pleasing if not groundbreaking, and the voice acting is well done. The game falls down in the multiplayer, uninspired and limited as it is. It almost seems tacked on to meet some marketing droid's requirements ("It has to have mulitplayer to sell!"). Bottom Line: Fun game and worth the purchase, even moreso if one waits for it to hit the discount racks. What limits this good game from being a great game is its lack of replayability; once you've finished it, its destined to gather dust on a shelf.… Expand
  8. v3ctor
    Jul 21, 2013
    2
    Easily one of the worst games I've ever played for PC the controls are shonky and terrible often leaving you screaming at the screen becauseEasily one of the worst games I've ever played for PC the controls are shonky and terrible often leaving you screaming at the screen because the "minions" are almost totally uncontrollable, the gameplay is incredibly unbalanced and coupled with the hideous control system often leaves me just quitting in rage.
    The truly disgusting thing about this game, the reason I call it "one of the worst", is because it has such huge potential. The start is actually quiet good and almost makes you think they're about to do something never before tried in Strategy/role playing games. Alas, stupid design decisions and poor programming make this a sorry mess. Not what I expected from the studio behind "Age of Wonders". Sad.    … Expand

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#39 Best PC Game of 2007
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#30 Most Discussed PC Game of 2007
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#14 Most Shared PC Game of 2007

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