Disciples: Domination

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Disciples: Domination is a single player role playing game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Artefacts Studio and was released on February 12, 2026. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Rule through the chaos! Fifteen years after Avyanna freed Nevendaar from the tyrannical grip of the gods, Disciples: Domination returns you to a realm hanging in the balance. In this dark fantasy strategy RPG with turn-based combat, take your place on Queen Avyanna’s throne – and attempt to hold together a crumbling kingdom. The fire of doubt burns scorching within her, sparked by the crushing we…

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63%

Audience ScoreBased on 63 reviews

story9 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game features enjoyable tactical combat and a solid battle system that allows for strategic gameplay.
The visuals and world design are appealing, creating an immersive atmosphere reminiscent of previous titles in the series.
Fans of Disciples: Liberation will likely appreciate the continuation of the story and the return of familiar elements.

The writing and dialogue are often criticized for being poor and lacking depth, detracting from the overall experience.
Many players feel that the game is more of an expansion than a true sequel, with fewer units and companions compared to its predecessor.
Technical issues, including bugs and performance problems, have been reported, leading to frustration during gameplay.

story
37 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
24%
68%
8%
The story in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it engaging and a worthy continuation of the previous title, while others criticize it for weak writing and a lack of depth. Although the main storyline is mostly linear, side quests add some context and character development, yet many feel the narrative is generic and at times clunky. Overall, while there are moments of interest, the storytelling often falls short of expectations, leaving players divided on its quality.
- “Just like Liberation (which is good) with more quests and plot twists.”
- “I love the battles that are so much fun and I love the story and the characters of Nevendaar.”
- “Of what I thought was a very compelling story, with a lot of real-life overtones to it, in terms of what humanity is going through as a whole at this moment in our evolution, and the innate human desire to be free of - liberated - from domination, especially mental and spiritual domination which is reflected in the game's various gods and factions, and indeed, 'disciples'!”
- “The side quests add a bit of context but really not much, which also does not live up to liberation.”
- “The plot starts kinda clunky.”
- “I don't even have the patience to tell you about the atrocious story writing; I would say that it seems AI wrote it, but that would be slander towards AI.”
gameplay
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
32%
56%
12%
The gameplay in "Disciples: Domination" is a mixed bag, with many players enjoying the fun and tactical nature of the combat, while others criticize it for being repetitive and lacking variety in units and mechanics. Although some new features and tweaks have been introduced, many feel that the game suffers from a lack of innovation compared to its predecessor, "Disciples: Liberation," leading to a tedious experience in battles. Overall, while the core mechanics are solid and enjoyable for some, the gameplay may not be engaging enough for those seeking depth and variety.
- “The core gameplay is fine, the fights are fun.”
- “The gameplay is smoother, the combat is super satisfying, and it’s such a blast to finally have the mountain clans dwarves back.”
- “I already loved the prequel, Disciples: Liberation, and the developers evolved it so that Disciples: Domination comes with new features and added mechanics to make the game even better.”
- “Let me expand on that, most of the units are the same, most of the spells are the same, most of the art is the same, most of the mechanics are the same.”
- “The new mechanics are so scarce and not impactful that it did not change the fact that the fights are... boring; the main part of the game is boring.”
- “Disciples: Domination is a flawed, by-the-numbers strategy RPG that shows some creativity with its units and certain boss mechanics, but lacks enough depth and variety to sustain the amount of fights it throws at you across its decently lengthy campaign.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
50%
Overall, the graphics in the game receive mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the art style and find it good, others note significant technical issues such as bugs and stalling. Comparisons to previous titles highlight a perceived decline in visual quality, particularly in terms of atmosphere and motif.
- “I love the graphics.”
- “The graphics are good, the gameplay is good, the voice acting is acceptable.”
- “The game has technical issues like graphics bugging out or stalling during a strike.”
- “It is beyond me, the marketplace or blacksmith is even worse; I've turned all graphic settings to the lowest, and it didn't change anything.”
- “The graphics and art style are alright, but Disciples 3 had a much darker and more beautiful motif, and unfortunately, Domination does not reach that high point.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
17%
33%
The music in the game is generally praised for its quality and ability to enhance the menacing atmosphere of Nevendaar, with many fans expressing a fondness for the soundtrack, particularly favoring tracks from previous installments like Disciples 3. However, some criticism arises from the reuse of battle tracks from the previous game, with players hoping for more variety in the music. Overall, the soundtrack is well-executed, contributing positively to the gaming experience.
- “The soundtrack was well executed again and underscores the menacing atmosphere of Nevendaar.”
- “I always love the soundtrack; my favorite is still the one from Disciples 3.”
- “I'm also loving the soundtrack and the very nicely done compendium from the deluxe edition.”
- “The expansion as a DLC feels like everything is just a reskin of Liberation, including the music, models, units, layout, gameplay, and equipment. While it could be acceptable, the 33% 'improved' aspect is missing, and there are hardly any quality of life improvements from Liberation.”
- “Some battle tracks are re-used from the previous game; more battle music would be appreciated.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and repetitive, particularly due to the lack of engaging combat mechanics and the necessity of repetitive battles for resources. The absence of convenience features like automated combat exacerbates the grind, making it less enjoyable over time. Overall, the combat is described as long and lacking in strategic depth, contributing to a frustrating experience for many.
- “Not because I think the combat system is bad in general, but because it gets tedious in the long run, especially with repetitive battles for resource points.”
- “But without a convenience feature like automated combat, it will become tedious for many players in the long run.”
- “Gameplay is repetitive and grindy.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with a well-executed soundtrack that enhances the menacing environment of Nevendaar. Reviewers note a strong coherence in atmosphere and visual style, aligning well with the philosophy of the original games.
- “The atmosphere is great.”
- “The soundtrack was well executed and underscores the menacing atmosphere of Nevendaar.”
- “The atmosphere and visual style are mostly coherent in their philosophy with the original games.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
33%
The humor in the game is polarizing; while some players find the unit voice lines to be hilarious, others criticize the writing as lacking originality and appeal, attributing it to a millennial perspective.
- “The unit voice lines are hilarious!”
- “I couldn't stop laughing at the witty dialogue throughout the game.”
- “The humor in the game is perfectly timed and adds so much to the overall experience.”
- “You can tell this garbage was written by some unfunny millennials.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization strategy has been widely criticized as a blatant cash grab, leading to negative perceptions among users.
- “This is a disgusting cash grab!”
- “The monetization system feels exploitative and unfair.”
- “I can't enjoy the game without being bombarded by ads and in-app purchases.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users report significant stability issues, with frequent game freezes occurring during battles, often within the first few rounds. This recurring problem detracts from the overall gameplay experience.
- “I retry the battle, hoping the result will be different, but sooner or later (sometimes on the first round, sometimes on the third round) the game freezes.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it impossible to progress without constant restarts.”
- “I experienced multiple instances of the game freezing during crucial moments, which ruined my overall experience.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
100%
The optimization of the game has been criticized for severe performance issues, even on high-end hardware like the RTX 3090, with reports of stuttering audio, dialogue resets, and glitches such as unequipped shards and unresponsive buttons. These problems significantly detract from the overall experience, particularly in the early stages of the game.
- “The performance is incredible! I have an RTX 3090, and just being in Yllien makes it feel like my PC is fighting for its life. The radiator is about to start its moon landing mission because takeoff is near.”
- “Performance-wise, I have an RTX 3090, and being in Yllien sounds like my PC is fighting for its life. The radiator will soon start its moon landing mission because takeoff is near.”
- “This title is no different; your 'companions' have their dialogues reset all the time, so you need to go through them repeatedly. Shards tend to unequip for some reason from units/companions. When the fight ends with a finishing blow, the sound stutters like there's no tomorrow. Grievances have greyed out the 'continue' button a couple of times (especially during main mission choices), leaving no option but to hard reset. The subtitles are not in sync with what is being spoken, along with many other issues from only Act 1.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players note that the emotional depth of Avyanna's journey, particularly her struggles with the burdens of uniting Nevendaar and her ascent to queen, adds a significant layer of complexity to the narrative, evoking feelings of empathy and connection.
- “Avyanna has let the emotional weight of uniting Nevendaar and rising to queen get her down.”

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