Eisenwald: Blood of November
- November 1, 2016
- Aterdux Entertainment
- 5h median play time
Get on SteamIn Eisenwald: Blood of November, players navigate a dark and gritty world inspired by medieval Europe. They command a group of characters in turn-based strategic combat, using tactics and special abilities to defeat enemies. The game also features a rich, immersive story where choices matter and affect the outcome of the adventure.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Eisenwald: Blood of November offers an immersive and rewarding gaming experience with a rich story, dynamic characters, and exciting gameplay elements.
- The game features a large map with plenty of quests and the ability to customize your character's abilities and equipment, enhancing the gameplay experience.
- The political satire and humor in the storyline provide a unique twist, making it entertaining for players who appreciate that style.
- The main storyline is very short and lacks the depth and interesting narratives found in the original Legends of Eisenwald, leading to a disappointing experience.
- Gameplay can become repetitive and tedious, with mechanics that feel like a 'whack-a-mole' chase, as players constantly recapture castles from respawning enemies.
- The game is plagued by bugs and crashes, which can significantly hinder the overall enjoyment and progress, frustrating many players.
- story52 mentions
- 35 % positive mentions
- 58 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The story of "Eisenwald: Blood of November" is a medieval fantasy narrative that intertwines political satire, drawing inspiration from the 2016 U.S. presidential elections. While the main storyline is considered limited, many players find the side quests more engaging and humorous, offering a rich array of characters and choices that impact gameplay. However, some reviewers criticize the political undertones as detracting from the overall experience, suggesting that the game sacrifices its original storytelling depth for satire.
“In Eisenwald: Blood of November, you embark on an exciting journey through a medieval fantasy world full of fascinating characters, challenging quests, and epic battles.”
“In this role-playing game, you have the freedom to make choices that affect both story and gameplay, and to customize your character's abilities and equipment to suit your play style.”
“Overall, Eisenwald: Blood of November offers an immersive and rewarding gaming experience with a rich story, dynamic characters, and exciting gameplay elements that will keep you busy for hours.”
“The main storyline is only a handful of quests.”
“But here, the storyline is lacking and the political background used was certainly not a good idea...”
“As other reviewers stated, this game is just full of hidden political messages, which the timing obviously is for a reason. If it wasn't full of these messages, it might actually be a fun game, but it's impossible to follow the story without reading them, and overall they are completely intolerable.”
- gameplay16 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The gameplay in "Eisenwald: Blood of November" offers a mix of freedom and customization, allowing players to influence the story and tailor their character's abilities. However, many users find the experience becomes repetitive and tedious, especially towards the end, with some expressing disappointment compared to previous titles in the series. Overall, while some appreciate the solid mechanics, others feel it lacks the excitement of alternative turn-based or squad-based games.
“In this role-playing game, you have the freedom to make choices that affect both story and gameplay, and to customize your character's abilities and equipment to suit your play style.”
“Overall, Eisenwald: Blood of November offers an immersive and rewarding gaming experience with a rich story, dynamic characters, and exciting gameplay elements that will keep you busy for hours.”
“The gameplay is solid, more of the same formula that makes this game great.”
“Gameplay becomes whack-a-mole quickly.”
“Unlike original Legends of Eisenwald, which included a campaign across several maps, here you have only one (large) map and the gameplay near the end is really tedious.”
“And I can't say the gameplay is improved; it's reversed.”
- humor12 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game receives mixed reviews; some players find it hilarious, particularly enjoying the blend of medieval settings with modern political satire and quirky side quests, like the underwater bees. Others, however, feel that the political references detract from the medieval theme and do not resonate with their sense of humor. Overall, while many appreciate the comedic elements, there are notable dissenting opinions regarding the effectiveness of the humor.
“Now I'm enjoying this; it kept me laughing for hours and made my day happy.”
“Side quests are good, many have a nice touch of humor.”
“I really liked underwater bees, I think it's hilarious :) Political references are nicely done as well, not sure what others complain about.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics in "Blood of November" are praised for their quality, closely resembling those of the original game, and are complemented by a compelling storyline. Players note that the visuals are impressive and that the game runs smoothly with minimal bugs.
“If you have played and liked Expeditions: Conquistador, this is similar and has very few bugs, with great graphics.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, particularly due to the limited single large map compared to the original Legends of Eisenwald, which featured multiple maps. This design choice leads to repetitive gameplay, especially towards the end of the game.
“Unlike the original Legends of Eisenwald, which included a campaign across several maps, here you have only one large map, and the gameplay near the end is really tedious.”
“The grinding in this game feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“After a while, the constant grinding becomes a chore rather than an enjoyable part of the game.”
- character development2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its detailed character development, particularly within the turn-based RPG framework, enhancing the overall experience. Users have noted a strong emphasis on character growth, contributing to the depth of gameplay. Performance issues mentioned by some players do not seem to affect everyone.
“Well-made turn-based RPG with lots of detail and character development.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization appears to be solid for many players, as some report no performance issues despite others mentioning potential problems. The detailed character development and well-crafted turn-based mechanics contribute positively to the experience.
“Well-made turn-based RPG with lots of detail and character development. I saw others say they had performance issues, but I've not experienced any of that.”
