Dawn of the Mexica
- November 26, 2020
- Pablo Barrón
Get on Steam"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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Reviews
- Dawn of Mexica features a well-researched Mesoamerican theme and mythology, providing a unique setting rarely explored in gaming.
- The game has complex and interesting mechanics that encourage strategic planning and tactical combat, making it engaging for players who enjoy traditional roguelikes.
- The developer has put significant effort into the game's authenticity and atmosphere, with appealing visuals and moody music enhancing the overall experience.
- The game suffers from poor UI and control issues, such as small graphics on high-resolution monitors and cumbersome mouse and keyboard interactions.
- There is a lack of clarity in gameplay mechanics, particularly regarding character stats and skill effectiveness, which can lead to confusion for players.
- Quality of life improvements are needed, including customizable key bindings, a quickbar for spells, and better inventory management to enhance the overall user experience.
- gameplay8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its well-crafted rogue-like mechanics and unique combat system, which offers depth without being overwhelming. Players appreciate the tactical elements and the high-quality user interface, though some mechanics, like guard/meditate actions, require a deeper understanding of the game's math to fully grasp their effects. 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 developer 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, but you need to understand the mechanics and read the in-game help/tutorial.”
“It's just gameplay.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics feature a captivating blend of mythology and a stone-age combat aesthetic, but players have reported that on high-resolution monitors, character and map graphics appear unplayably small.
“The visuals feature a fascinating mythology and a stone-age combat aesthetic.”
“On a high-resolution monitor, the character and map graphics are unplayably small.”
“The visuals are lacking in detail and fail to impress.”
“The graphics feel outdated and do not meet modern gaming standards.”
- music3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in "Dawn of the Mexica" is praised for its moody and unique qualities, enhancing the game's atmosphere as players explore the jungle. Reviewers appreciate how well the music complements the overall experience, contributing to the game's immersive environment.
“Dawn of the Mexica has great moody music, allowing you to wander the dread jungle in style!”
“It certainly is unique; the music is great too.”
“I like the UI, the music, the tiles, and the atmosphere; all are very well done.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and unfulfilling, leading to a frustrating experience that diminishes the enjoyment of gameplay.
“It is tedious, making magic feel very unrewarding to play.”
“It feels very tedious and extremely user-unfriendly.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers praise the atmosphere of the game, highlighting the well-designed user interface, engaging music, and visually appealing tiles that contribute to an immersive experience.
“I love the UI, the music, the tiles, and the atmosphere; everything is very well done.”
“The atmosphere is incredibly immersive, drawing you into the game's world.”
“Every element, from the sound design to the visuals, contributes to a captivating atmosphere.”
