Demise of Nations

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Demise of Nations is a single player and multiplayer tactical turn-based strategy game with horror, fantasy and historical themes. It was developed by Noble Master LLC and was released on August 8, 2017. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Demise of Nations is a 4X turn-based grand strategy wargame covering the rise of Rome till the fall of modern civilization.

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Audience ScoreBased on 283 reviews

gameplay7 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Engaging and addictive gameplay with a good mix of strategy and tactics, suitable for both beginners and experienced players.
Well-developed singleplayer and multiplayer modes with cross-platform support; active and responsive developer.
Free to try with decent base content, offering replayability and a Civ-like experience focused on a specific historical period.

Many critical gameplay features, including maps and multiplayer hosting, require payment, making the game not truly free-to-play and limiting content access.
User interface is clunky, unintuitive, and requires excessive clicks for simple actions, negatively impacting the user experience.
Bugs, balance issues, and AI flaws reduce the overall polish; multiplayer has low player base and connectivity problems, and some aspects like tutorial and controls need improvement.

gameplay
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay receives mixed feedback, with some praising its addictive and dynamic mechanics, troop movement speed, and strategic potential. However, many criticize the game for simplistic, unbalanced, and confusing mechanics, issues with resource systems, and problematic turn-based orders execution. Overall, the gameplay is seen as flawed but enjoyable by some, while others find it clunky and lacking depth.
- “A few mechanical issues (e.g. can't attack an enemy if they move before you do), but honestly a lot better than I was expecting.”
- “Fun gameplay and I like the speed of the movement of troops.”
- “Here the economy part is minimized, and the resulting gameplay is more dynamic.”
- “Extremely simple, primitive game mechanics; many of them don't work as intended or don't work at all. For example, resources like iron, wood, and stone are just variations of gold and can be exchanged interchangeably, so their existence doesn't affect gameplay.”
- “I literally found out about the most important, basic game mechanic after around 1000 hours of playtime.”
- “My first problem is that the gameplay may seem simple at first, but after about 10 hours, you begin to see many fatal flaws in the strategic values of the game.”
graphics
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are generally well-drawn and tasteful, with a mix of 2D and old-fashioned styles that appeal to many players, though some find them simpler or less detailed compared to games like Civilization. While not cutting-edge or 3D, the visuals effectively distinguish different nations and units, contributing positively to the game's appeal despite minor issues with clarity. Overall, the graphics are considered good for a free, casual strategy game, even if not as polished as premium titles.
- “The graphics look great, and while you need to save up coins and/or money to get other maps, the general content given to you is high quality.”
- “Each nation has different sprite graphics for their soldiers, which is determined by the culture of the nation involved.”
- “Very nice graphics (old-fashioned yet pleasing to the eye; I'd call it exquisitely obsolete).”
- “This game would be better if you reworked the GUI, changed the mechanics, renamed it, and changed the graphics.”
- “The graphics aren't great, which wouldn't be a big deal, but it's tough to tell the difference between some units and terrain.”
- “And even then, the graphics aren't as good as Civ.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviews of the game's story are mixed, with some users noting a lack of engaging narrative or campaign content, while others praise the story as a positive aspect. Overall, the story may not be the main focus, and its appeal depends on player expectations.
- “Great game, nice graphics and good story!”
- “No story.”
- “I don't think I want to try the campaigns or any other missions if they take this long - the game gets boring rather quickly for a 4X game.”
- “If they fix some things and have human players for a better game experience, it would be a different story.”
replayability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers strong replayability, with numerous factions and nations that provide varied experiences. It is well-suited for both beginners and seasoned players, ensuring lasting appeal through diverse options. Overall, the replay value is consistently praised as substantial and virtually unlimited.
- “There is no limit to the replayability.”
- “It has a huge replay value.”
- “Plenty of options to keep it light if you are a beginner and enough nations to make it replayable.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game's monetization heavily relies on mobile-style microtransactions, making it feel less free to play. Additionally, frequent patches and advertisements are expected to improve the experience over time.
- “This isn't really free as the game is infested with mobile app store-like microtransactions.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Grinding in the game requires a second live account, indicating that progression can be time-consuming or difficult without additional resources.
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game generally offers smooth gameplay with no crashes or major glitches, though as an early access title, it still contains some bugs, typos, and occasional freezes. Despite these issues, it shows promising potential for improvement.
- “At this point—early access—there are still some problems, bugs, typos, and freezes; but the potential for greatness is there!”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's soundtrack is a standout feature, enhancing the overall experience with memorable and fitting music.
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game arises naturally from the diplomatic interactions and tense rivalries, creating amusing and engaging stand-offs that enhance the overall experience.
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users express confusion and dissatisfaction with the game's low multiplayer performance, indicating optimization issues in that mode.
- “I don't understand the low performance in multiplayer.”