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The video reviewed various turn-based strategy and tactical RPG games, emphasizing their gameplay mechanics, themes, and player reception. "Age of Wonders 3" and "SpellForce: Conquest of Eo" were highlighted for their strategic depth, despite "Age of Wonders 3" facing criticism for imbalance. The survival-focused "Wartales" and the dark fantasy "Urtuk: The Desolation" offered unique gameplay experiences, with the latter featuring a high rating on Steam.
"Songs of Conquest" catered to fans of "Heroes of Might and Magic 3," though it lacked town screens. "Endless Legend" was praised for its civilization-building mechanics and replayability, while "King's Bounty: The Legend" retained classic gameplay appeal, in contrast to the disappointing "King's Bounty 2." "Age of Wonders: Planetfall" provided a rich post-apocalyptic strategic experience, and "Eador: Imperium" was noted for its positive Steam reception despite being an older title.
The segment also covered the interconnected narratives of various characters in an unnamed game, noting technical issues that affected gameplay enjoyment, leading to a recommendation to purchase during sales. "Disciples: Liberation" was discussed for its extensive campaign and multiple endings, with "Disciples 2" receiving praise and "Disciples 3" facing criticism. The video concluded by reiterating the merits of "SpellForce: Conquest of Eo."
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In this segment of the video, ColdBeer introduces “Age of Wonders 3,” a beloved turn-based strategy game similar to “Heroes of Might and Magic.” Players can choose from six classes and utilize various skills and monsters in both single-player and multiplayer modes. Despite being fun, the game is criticized for its imbalance and resource scarcity, requiring players to wait for sufficient resources to progress.
ColdBeer then discusses “SpellForce: Conquest of Eo,” a new title sponsored by THQ Nordic, which blends elements of RTS-RPG and turn-based strategy with 4X mechanics. Players can choose from three unique classes or create custom mages, each offering distinct gameplay strategies. The game emphasizes research, town management, exploration, and strategic combat, making it highly addictive as players constantly seek to progress through turns.
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In this part of the video, the speaker describes how each turn in a game is akin to receiving presents, as you place new orders and receive items from previous orders, emphasizing that a lot of free time might be needed to play. The video then shifts to discussing “Wartales,” set a hundred years after a plague decimated the Edoran Empire. Players lead a group in an open world, focusing on survival and thriving, not on being heroes. Gameplay includes recruiting companions, accepting contracts for defending and liberating inhabitants, and collecting bounties. Next, “Urtuk: The Desolation,” a dark fantasy tactical RPG, is introduced. Players guide adventurers, recruit followers, and extract upgrades from enemies. It features a procedurally generated survival campaign, hand-drawn characters, and has a high rating on Steam. Lastly, “Songs of Conquest” is presented as an honest clone of “Heroes of Might and Magic 3” with a pixel art style, recommended for fans of the original game but not for those who dislike pixel graphics.
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In this part of the video, several games are discussed in depth.
The first game reviewed is **Songs of Conquest**, noted for its lack of town screens, which is identified as its biggest flaw though the game itself is praised.
Next, **Endless Legend** is highlighted for its extensive civilization-building mechanics through discovery, trade, diplomacy, and combat. The game is praised for high replayability due to randomly generated worlds and unique civilizations, and it runs smoothly even on low-end PCs.
**King’s Bounty: The Legend** is introduced as the precursor to Heroes of Might and Magic, with its 2008 sequel receiving acclaim and maintaining a similar gameplay style split between adventure and battle modes. However, the sequel, King’s Bounty 2, is mentioned as a significant letdown.
**Age of Wonders: Planetfall** is then discussed, where players emerge from a fallen galactic empire to build or further destroy civilization. The game features diverse factions and units, with single-player campaigns and multiplayer options.
Lastly, **Eador: Imperium** is briefly covered. Although an older prequel, Eador Genesis, has better reviews, Imperium still holds a positive reception on Steam.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the intricately connected lives of several characters in a game. These include a young wizard seeking revenge, a barbarian priestess looking for a higher purpose, a mercenary defending his home, and a governor managing a rebellious province. The campaign is captivating due to the diverse characters and cohesive storyline, but the speaker cautions that the game frequently crashes, as noted in many negative Steam reviews. Instead of paying full price, the game is recommended if bought on sale, potentially up to 70% off.
The speaker shifts to discussing “Disciples: Liberation,” highlighting its dark fantasy strategy RPG nature and comparing it to previous installments. “Disciples 2” receives praise, while “Disciples 3” is criticized for poor gameplay despite good graphics. “Disciples: Liberation” offers an 80+ hour campaign with a rich story, 270+ quests, and five unique endings. For those undecided, a free demo is available on Steam. The segment concludes with a mention of “SpellForce: Conquest of Eo,” the video sponsor.