Dawn of the Mexica

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Dawn of the Mexica is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Pablo Barrón and was released on November 26, 2020. It received positive reviews from players.

"Dawn of the Mexica" is a turn-based strategy game set in the pre-Columbian era. Players control the Mexica civilization, guiding them through expansion, resource management, and historical events. The game features a unique cultural and historical experience, with a focus on strategic planning and diplomacy.

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87%

Audience ScoreBased on 46 reviews

gameplay6 positive mentions

grinding4 negative mentions

Dawn of the Mexica features a well-researched Mesoamerican theme and mythology, providing a unique and immersive experience.
The game offers complex mechanics and a variety of unlockable classes, encouraging experimentation and strategic planning.
The atmosphere, music, and visuals are well-crafted, enhancing the overall enjoyment of the game.

The user interface and controls can be clunky, with issues such as small text on high-resolution monitors and cumbersome key mappings.
There is a lack of clarity in gameplay mechanics, particularly regarding damage calculations and skill effectiveness.
The game requires significant quality of life improvements, such as customizable controls and better tutorials to aid new players.

gameplay
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
43%
19%
The gameplay is praised for its well-crafted rogue-like mechanics and unique combat system, offering a balance of complexity without overwhelming players. While the tactical combat and user interface are highlighted as top-notch, understanding certain mechanics, particularly the guard/meditate actions, requires careful attention to in-game tutorials and math. Overall, the game shows significant potential for further development.
- “The game is excellent; it is a well-made rogue-like with interesting mechanics.”
- “The game has a unique combat system; you need to understand the mechanics and read the in-game help/tutorial.”
- “On top of delicious tactical combat (and really cool mechanics), the dev has provided a top-notch UI/tileset with a well-researched setting to boot.”
- “Even the most notable mechanic in the game, guard/meditate actions, has no clear effect without knowing the math.”
- “The game has a unique combat system, you need to understand the mechanics and read the in-game help/tutorial.”
- “It's just gameplay.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
74%
13%
The graphics feature a captivating blend of mythology and a stone-age combat aesthetic; however, players have reported that on high-resolution monitors, the character and map graphics appear unplayably small, detracting from the overall experience.
- “Fascinating mythology and stone-age combat aesthetic.”
- “On a high resolution monitor, the character and map graphics are unplayably small.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in "Dawn of the Mexica" is highly praised for its moody and atmospheric qualities, enhancing the immersive experience of exploring the jungle. Reviewers appreciate its uniqueness and how well it complements the game's overall aesthetic.
- “Dawn of the Mexica has great moody music too, so you can wander the dread jungle in style!”
- “It certainly is unique; great music too.”
- “I like the UI, the music, the tiles, the atmosphere, all very well done.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players consistently find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and unfulfilling, leading to a sense of frustration and making the experience feel unrewarding. This user-unfriendly design detracts from the enjoyment of gameplay, particularly in relation to magic mechanics.
- “It is tedious, making magic feel very unrewarding to play.”
- “It feels very tedious, and extremely user unfriendly.”
- “It is tedious, making magic feel very unrewarding to play.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Reviewers consistently praise the atmosphere of the game, highlighting the well-designed user interface, engaging music, and visually appealing tiles as key elements that contribute to an immersive experience.
- “I like the UI, the music, the tiles, the atmosphere; all very well done.”