Conan Unconquered

Battling wave after wave of enemies, will you remain unconquered?

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"Conan Unconquered" is a fantasy real-time strategy game where players can team up in multiplayer co-op mode or play solo, building a stronghold and assembling a massive army to fend off hordes of enemies. The game boasts good mechanics, pretty visuals, and a sensational soundtrack, but can be very grinding and buggy. Players must rouse the lazy and feeble people of Khoraja to defend their kingdom from the tyrannical wizard Thugra Khotan.

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Reviews

71%

Audience ScoreBased on 635 reviews

gameplay25 positive mentions

stability12 negative mentions

The game offers a unique blend of tower defense and RTS mechanics, providing a fresh experience for fans of both genres.
Co-op gameplay is a highlight, allowing players to strategize together and tackle challenges as a team.
The art style and music effectively capture the Conan universe, enhancing the overall atmosphere of the game.

The game suffers from significant balance issues, with resource management being overly punishing and wave timings feeling too rushed.
Many players have reported bugs and performance issues, including lag during gameplay and unresponsive AI.
The lack of a compelling story or campaign mode leaves the game feeling shallow and repetitive after a few playthroughs.

gameplay
103 mentions
24 % positive mentions
65 % neutral mentions
11 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "Conan Unconquered" has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its core mechanics and cooperative elements, while others criticize its pacing, repetitive nature, and frustrating mechanics like fire and resource management. Many comparisons to "They Are Billions" highlight that while it shares similar mechanics, it often falls short in execution, leading to a less engaging experience. Overall, the game offers a blend of tower defense and RTS elements, but suffers from issues such as clunky controls and a lack of depth, leaving players divided on its overall enjoyment.
- “The gameplay is fun and pretty unique.”
- “The wave mechanic is something so interesting and fun!”
- “The overall gameplay loop is really enjoyable, especially with the ability to play cooperatively.”
- “The fire mechanic is probably my least favorite feature; certain enemies can light buildings (and units) on fire, and it will spread and do damage over time (including to stone buildings, frustratingly enough).”
- “The wave battle mechanics are a poor imitation of other games that have been successful in the same genre.”
- “This game has some major economy, balance, and gameplay issues.”
story
98 mentions
14 % positive mentions
71 % neutral mentions
14 % negative mentions
The game's story is largely criticized for its lack of depth and engagement, with many players noting that the campaign consists of only five missions that feel more like tutorials than a cohesive narrative. While there are comics that unlock as players progress, the absence of cutscenes, dialogue, or significant storytelling elements leaves the experience feeling flat and disconnected. Overall, players express disappointment in the missed potential for a richer narrative, especially given the game's Conan theme.
- “The game takes place during the story of the Black Colossus, in which Conan leads an army (for the first time in his life) against an evil sorcerer.”
- “The most interesting thing about it is that you get access to a comic telling the story of the game while playing.”
- “The story is told by six Dark Horse comics that are included in the game.”
- “The main problem with it is the lack of any story between missions, which makes the levels just feel like a challenge map instead of a campaign.”
- “Not much of a story, which is a tragic waste given what they had to work with.”
- “There's no story whatsoever.”
graphics
56 mentions
36 % positive mentions
54 % neutral mentions
11 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many players noting that they appear outdated and reminiscent of early 2000s titles, despite some appreciating the aesthetic and art direction. While some users find the visuals decent and fitting for a retro-style RTS, others criticize them as grainy and poorly optimized, leading to performance issues. Overall, the graphics are seen as a weak point, lacking the polish expected from a game released in 2019.
- “For one, the graphics are gorgeous.”
- “Great graphics and fun settings makes it a fun experience.”
- “Very nice graphics and art direction.”
- “Quite a primitive RTS with clunky controls and outdated graphics.”
- “The graphics are quite poor.”
- “The graphics are those of a mobile game and partly really look like parts that were taken from Command and Conquer: Generals, which released almost 20 years ago.”
music
26 mentions
23 % positive mentions
65 % neutral mentions
12 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many praising its fitting, classic Conan flavor reminiscent of the 1982 movie, while others criticize it for being largely recycled from previous Conan titles like Conan Exiles and Age of Conan. While some players find the soundtrack enjoyable and atmospheric, others feel it lacks originality and depth, detracting from the overall experience. Sound effects, including battle noises and voiceovers, are generally considered adequate but can feel out of place in the game's context.
- “The graphics and music are fine and exciting.”
- “Excellent sound and music.”
- “Good, conan-style music and consistent atmosphere.”
- “In making this game, Funcom mostly pilfered sound materials and soundtracks from previous Conan iterations, then tacked them onto this game.”
- “This game feels very lazy; the music is the same from Conan Exiles, and the majority of the models are also from Conan Exiles.”
- “I notice tracks that are a cheap version of the Age of Conan soundtrack that was already used in Conan: Exiles.”
optimization
16 mentions
19 % positive mentions
63 % neutral mentions
19 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with many players noting significant performance issues, particularly in specific features like the comic viewer and during build mode. While some users appreciate the graphics and stability, others feel that the game lacks the necessary optimization to fully utilize their systems, suggesting it may have been rushed. Many reviewers express hope for future patches to address these performance concerns.
- “I think with some optimization, bug squishes, and general maintenance, this game will really shine, not that it can't be enjoyed as is.”
- “Performance and stability are top-notch right now, supported by good graphics and great music, which gave me a satisfying experience.”
- “Unfortunately, the comic viewer within the game had terrible performance for me, so I can't really recommend the game for the comic.”
- “I can't help but notice the game could be better optimized, as my system, while old, surpassed the requirements.”
- “Seems like a rushed title with little or no optimization.”
stability
13 mentions
23 % positive mentions
-15 % neutral mentions
92 % negative mentions
The stability of the game has received mixed reviews, with many users reporting frequent bugs and glitches, particularly with the large map function and AI pathfinding. While some players experience smooth performance on high-end systems, others face constant freezing and lag, especially after recent patches. Overall, the game's stability issues detract from the experience, despite its appealing graphics and design.
- “Runs great on my system, which is high-end, for what that's worth to you.”
- “The game maintains a steady frame rate, even during intense action sequences.”
- “I've experienced no crashes or bugs, making for a smooth gaming experience.”
- “The 'large map' function is incredibly buggy and should never have been allowed in.”
- “After the recent patch, it freezes up constantly, is very repetitive, and figuring stuff out is a nightmare.”
- “It's basically a more buggy version of They Are Billions, reskinned to Conan.”
grinding
10 mentions
0 % positive mentions
10 % neutral mentions
90 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and unengaging, often feeling overwhelmed by the need to manage resources and perform repetitive tasks without a compelling story to motivate them. The micro-management required for farming and resource gathering adds to the frustration, leading some to abandon the game due to its lack of depth and enjoyment. Overall, the grinding experience is seen as a significant drawback that detracts from the game's potential.
- “I was hoping for a story at least, but there's barely one and I didn't feel like going through the long tedious waves to get to the end.”
- “I am going to stop playing simply because it's just too tedious and getting to be no fun.”
- “My rating would easily be a 9/10 if there was a PvP element where you increased your income by sending creeps to your opponent. I realize that's a different game, but this one felt pretty shallow with a tedious resource system meant to murk up the shallow pool so we don't see the bottom as quickly.”
humor
8 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by the silly voiceovers of non-hero units and the comedic elements in modes like Kron, which many players find entertaining. Players appreciate the absurdity of certain enemy behaviors and the overall funny balance of the game, although some aspects, like the creators' commentary, evoke mixed feelings of humor and sadness. Co-op gameplay is also noted as a particularly amusing experience.
- “The kron mode is funny and recent updates were great.”
- “If 'Kevin' gets eaten, it's always more hilarious than soldier number 2.”
- “The low-level fire javelin enemy AI are hilariously too good.”
replayability
8 mentions
38 % positive mentions
25 % neutral mentions
38 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's replayability is mixed; while some users appreciate features like procedurally generated maps and co-op modes that enhance replay value, others criticize the limited number of levels and lack of longevity, leading to a less rewarding experience.
- “Very replayable 2 player co-op.”
- “There are about 10 levels in total, with an option to procedurally generate a map for replayability.”
- “Replayability is pretty good as well with randomly generated maps based on your preferences.”
- “The lifespan and replayability of games these days also depends on these two aspects, and the lack thereof greatly shortens it.”
- “So the game isn't really replayable.”
- “Its biggest downside is without a doubt that there is very little longevity or replayability.”
monetization
4 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized for prioritizing profit over player experience, with accusations of it being a cash grab linked to a current trend. Players are frustrated by the early introduction of paywalls, restricting access to a significant portion of playable characters shortly after release, and feel misled by promotional materials that do not accurately represent the game.
- “The project has been abandoned by the developer and moved to mobile games cash grab.”
- “It feels like they threw together a game as a cash grab for a movie or trend that is hot right now... only there is no such thing for Conan at the moment, which makes it even more mind-boggling.”
- “Three playable characters, and one is already behind a cash grab wall (the game was just released 2 months ago!) That's 30% of the playable characters being unplayable unless you give the devs more $$$.”
atmosphere
4 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is generally praised for its engaging setting and strong Conan-style music, creating an immersive experience. However, some players feel that underlying issues can lead to burnout, detracting from the overall enjoyment of the atmosphere.
- “I really like the game's setting and atmosphere, reminiscent of Howard's books from my teenage years.”
- “The game features great atmosphere.”
- “The good, Conan-style music contributes to a consistent atmosphere.”
emotional
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that the emotional aspect of the game may alienate casual players, as the focus on building and management can be overwhelming, particularly with features like the delay button that may deter engagement.