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 medieval fantasy experience with a rich story, dynamic characters, and exciting gameplay elements.
- The game features a variety of interesting side quests and character customization options that enhance the overall gameplay experience.
- The political satire woven into the storyline provides a humorous take on current events, making it entertaining for players who appreciate that style.
- The main storyline is disappointingly short and lacks the depth and interesting narratives found in the original Legends of Eisenwald.
- Gameplay can become repetitive and tedious, with a 'whack-a-mole' mechanic of capturing and recapturing castles due to respawning enemies.
- The game is plagued by bugs and crashes, leading to frustrating experiences for players, particularly with save functionality.
- story26 mentions
- 35 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The story of "Eisenwald: Blood of November" is a mixed bag, featuring a limited main questline overshadowed by more engaging side quests and a medieval fantasy setting infused with political satire inspired by the 2016 U.S. presidential election. While some players appreciate the dynamic characters and the freedom to influence the narrative, others criticize the heavy-handed political themes that detract from the overall storytelling experience. Overall, the game offers an immersive world with interesting quests, but opinions vary on the effectiveness and enjoyment of its narrative approach.
“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.”
“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 scenarios and quests are wonderfully interesting and it follows the US election very well.”
“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.”
- gameplay8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
Gameplay in "Eisenwald: Blood of November" offers a mix of immersive role-playing elements, allowing for character customization and impactful choices, but it quickly devolves into repetitive mechanics reminiscent of whack-a-mole. While some players appreciate the solid foundation and engaging story, others find the single large map and late-game tedium detract from the overall experience, leading to disappointment and requests for refunds. Overall, the gameplay is seen as a mixed bag, with some enjoying the familiar formula while others feel it lacks innovation and fun compared to similar titles.
“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.”
- humor6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is polarizing; some players find it delightful and laugh-out-loud funny, 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 experience, arguing that the mix of serious themes and humor doesn't resonate with them. Overall, while many appreciate the comedic elements, particularly the satirical take on contemporary issues, there are notable dissenting opinions regarding its execution.
“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.”
- graphics2 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.
“Blood of November has a good storyline, and the graphics are impressive, similar to the original game, but with a new story.”
“If you have played and liked Expeditions: Conquistador, this is similar with very few bugs and great graphics.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, particularly due to the limited single-map structure that lacks the variety of multiple maps seen in the original Legends of Eisenwald, leading to repetitive gameplay as they progress towards the end.
“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.”
“The grinding in this game feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“I found myself doing the same tasks over and over again just to level up, which quickly became boring.”
- character development1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features well-crafted character development within its detailed turn-based RPG framework, enhancing the overall experience for players. While some users reported performance issues, others have not encountered any, suggesting a varied experience.
“Well-made turn-based RPG with lots of detail and character development.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization appears to be solid, with many players enjoying a well-crafted turn-based RPG experience without encountering performance issues, despite some reports of problems from others.
“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.”
“The optimization in this game is impressive; it runs smoothly even on lower-end hardware.”
“I appreciate how the developers have fine-tuned the game for better performance, making it accessible to a wider audience.”
“The game suffers from severe optimization issues, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering during gameplay.”
“Despite the engaging story, the poor optimization makes it nearly unplayable on lower-end systems.”
“I was disappointed by the optimization; even on high-end hardware, the game struggles to maintain a stable frame rate.”
