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- THQ Nordic
- THQ Nordic
- THQ Nordic
- THQ Nordic
SpellForce: Conquest of Eo
Released On: Feb 3, 2023
77
7.9
Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 16 Critic Reviews
77
63% Positive
10 Reviews
10 Reviews
38% Mixed
6 Reviews
6 Reviews
0% Negative
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 16 Critic Reviews
77
63% Positive
10 Reviews
10 Reviews
38% Mixed
6 Reviews
6 Reviews
0% Negative
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
SpellForce: Conquest of Eo has an interesting structure and does a great job of mixing map-driven strategy and tactical engagements. Each of the three wizard archetypes plays very differently and there’s a ton of content to engage with. The world of Eo is beautifully represented, although it’s pretty standard when it comes to fantasy universes. I would have liked for the three core wizard types to offer even more variety in strategic and tactical situations. But campaigns offer a lot of variety, especially if players are ready to try out new approaches. SpellForce: Conquest of Eo is a solid entry in the franchise that should have aimed for more innovative mechanics.
Spellforce also delivers in its new genre and offers sophisticated and challenging 4X turn-based strategy.
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 22 User Ratings
7.9
68% Positive
15 Ratings
15 Ratings
23% Mixed
5 Ratings
5 Ratings
9% Negative
2 Ratings
2 Ratings
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 22 User Ratings
7.9
68% Positive
15 Ratings
15 Ratings
23% Mixed
5 Ratings
5 Ratings
9% Negative
2 Ratings
2 Ratings
This is such a gem! You don't have that many options to set it up, but that's not your rando 4x game, where you do the same stuff over again and it gets boring after the initial exploration. This is an evolving game, where you learn and unlock new stuff all the time, figure out awesome recipes and combos. Keeps gettin better zhe longer I play!
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Everything is very simple and fun in SpellForce: Conquest of Eo due to the bare-bones 4X gameplay, where the important thing is almost exclusively to come out victorious in battles in order to advance in the main story and side quests. Turn-based combat is the game's highlight, tactical but fast-paced. The offering probably won't please all SpellForce fans, but it will certainly enlist new ones.
This strategic Heroes-style spinoff does not hesitate to multiply new gameplay ideas. Most are even good and work well! A daring bet that pays off, despite some flaws.
Even though it lacks fresh ideas, Spellforce: Conquest of Eo offers hours of fun with its rock-solid gameplay loop. The turn-based combat is accessible and fast, there are plenty of spells to research and things to do in every round. Just don't expect a game that you will keep revisiting for a very long time.
SpellForce: Conquest of Eo strips away a lot of what makes the franchise unique and doesn't replace it with anything exciting.
A competent, if not groundbreaking change of pace for the SpellForce series that is a good foundation for future additions.
I used to play Age of Wonders II back in the days and this game reminds me of the good old days.
The fantasy is quite generic but the combat and the progress system is really interesting.
The fact that it's Steam Deck verified and the relatively low price makes it a must buy for the players who love fantasy 4X games!
EDIT: after more hours I raised the review to 9 because it's really addictive and has a lot of content.
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I played a lot of Might and Magic in my day, so I thought I'd give this a go.
I'll be honest and say I this don't like this game. You are asked to do a variety of things, the relationship between which, is not well explained. It feels, to me, counter intuitive. I personally think this game would have been better had it tried to do less and tied ideas together.
In summary, feels like a disjointed, complex mess, that could have accomplished more, had it taken the simple lesions from Might and Magic and built upon them.
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Summary On a journey to great magical might, explore and control the lands of Eo in this ever-changing turn-based strategy role-playing game. Field armies and heroes in tactical combat, finish hundreds of quests, and gather spells and artefacts to become the most powerful mage of all.
Platforms:
- PC
- PlayStation 5
- Xbox Series X
Initial Release Date: Feb 3, 2023
Developer:
- Owned by Gravity
Publisher: THQ Nordic
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