Fallen Enchantress: Legendary Heroes
- May 22, 2013
- Stardock Entertainment
- 55h median play time
Fallen Enchantress: Legendary Heroes is the kind of game that transcends its genre to become truly great.
Get on Steam"Fallen Enchantress: Legendary Heroes" is a strategy role-playing game where players build their own kingdom amidst a fantasy world filled with magical creatures. Gain the loyalty of legendary heroes through fame and utilize their unique skills to defeat formidable enemies. The game features a new leveling system, allowing players to customize their characters through a visual skill tree and specialize in various abilities. The ultimate goal is to rule the world of Elemental by conquering enemies and completing quests.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a unique blend of 4X strategy and RPG elements, allowing for deep customization of factions, heroes, and units.
- The tactical combat system is engaging, providing a satisfying experience when controlling battles on a grid-based map.
- The game features a variety of quests and events, enhancing replayability and keeping gameplay fresh.
- The game is plagued by bugs and crashes, particularly when loading saved games or during late-game play.
- The AI is often criticized for being poor, making it easy to dominate opponents without much challenge.
- The graphics and UI feel dated and can be cumbersome, detracting from the overall experience.
- story324 mentions
- 28 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The game's story is a mixed bag, with some players appreciating the rich lore and variety of quests that enhance world-building, while others find the narrative underdeveloped and repetitive. Many enjoy the customization options that allow for personal storytelling, but there are complaints about bugs affecting quest completion and a lack of depth in the main storyline. Overall, while the quest system offers engaging gameplay, the overarching narrative may not be compelling enough for all players.
“The story and background are entrancing, amazing.”
“This game is rich with great story, characters, spells, monsters and a ton of other great stuff.”
“So perfect for this kind of game, the way the story is presented through text and that unique artwork makes me feel like I am actually reading a D&D campaign and I can get my friends involved (rolling dice to make decisions, character customization, etc.) we played all night as if we were playing tabletop, and we never once looked at the time, it was great fun, different, but not so different that it did not work.”
“The story is so cliché, the factions are so cliché, and nothing is really polished.”
“The entire backstory and current story of the game setting feels a bit bland and unrefined.”
“Story is bland.”
- gameplay305 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "Fallen Enchantress: Legendary Heroes" is a mixed bag, featuring deep mechanics and RPG elements that can be engaging and rewarding, especially for fans of the genre. However, it suffers from significant bugs, crashes, and poor balance, which detract from the overall experience. While the game offers a rich customization system and a variety of gameplay options, many players find the mechanics convoluted and the interface lacking, leading to a frustrating experience at times.
“Gameplay in Fallen Enchantress is both challenging and rewarding.”
“The gameplay itself is equivalently awesome, endless, and you are able to create your own armies, kingdom, edit them, or even your own spells and items.”
“With its intuitive gameplay and in-game tutorials and hints, Legendary Heroes should be quick to pick up even for the 4x uninitiated.”
“It may have been fun a decade ago when it was released, but the genre has evolved and this game remained as a stagnant pool of buggy gameplay, crashes, and poor mechanics.”
“Game balance is a mess with plenty of poorly explained mechanics just left there for people to somehow figure out despite a total lack of in-game explanation.”
“The gameplay is dull and uninspired, the unit creation is overcomplicated, and unit variety is mostly indistinguishable.”
- graphics260 mentions
- 22 % positive mentions
- 62 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many players noting that they are dated and occasionally poorly optimized, leading to a retro feel reminiscent of older titles. While some appreciate the unique art style and find it charming, others criticize the visuals as ugly or amateurish, particularly in character models and textures. Overall, the graphics may not appeal to those seeking high-end visuals, but they can be overlooked for players who prioritize gameplay and modding potential.
“The graphics and gameplay have aged for sure, but mechanically the only fantasy 4X that's better than this is AOW4.”
“The in-game graphics are also notable, with detailed units and environments that bring the fantasy world to life.”
“The artwork is holding up surprisingly well for 2024.”
“The graphics were surprisingly bad, but I got over that and largely had a blast.”
“The biggest and pretty much only downside are the dumpster fire graphics.”
“The graphics need mention first, they're really bad in some areas.”
- stability148 mentions
- 3 % positive mentions
- 3 % neutral mentions
- 95 % negative mentions
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with many reporting frequent bugs, crashes, and glitches that hinder gameplay. While some players note improvements with recent patches, the overall consensus is that the game remains unstable and poorly optimized, often requiring restarts or workarounds to mitigate issues. Despite its potential and enjoyable mechanics, the persistent instability detracts from the overall experience.
“No glitches again!”
“It worked seemingly totally bug free :) .”
“There seems to be a bug though where the first game you play is fairly bug free but then each successive game has more and more bugs until you need to reinstall to reset this.”
“It may have been fun a decade ago when it was released, but the genre has evolved and this game remained as a stagnant pool of buggy gameplay, crashes, and poor mechanics.”
“It is one of the most unstable, buggy, and crash-happy games I have ever encountered, at least with newer systems.”
“However - I cannot recommend this game because of how incredibly buggy and poorly polished it is.”
- replayability111 mentions
- 55 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The game boasts exceptional replayability, with users highlighting its vast customization options, diverse factions, and numerous quests and events that encourage repeated playthroughs. Many players appreciate the depth and variety in gameplay, which allows for different strategies and experiences each time they play. Overall, it is regarded as one of the most replayable titles in its genre, making it a worthwhile investment for fans of strategy and RPG games.
“This is quite possibly one of the greatest games in terms of replayability.”
“The variety and amount of customization gives this game a high replay value.”
“I've kept coming back to this game over and over for the past year; it has a significant level of replayability due to its dynamic feel of combining your total war strategy style with an excellent grid turn-based battle system.”
“The replayability is also very high, as can be seen from the number of sheer hours I have spent playing this game.”
“The random events and quests are varied and interesting, and the randomly generated maps lead to a lot of replayability.”
“Now that's not inherently a bad thing, obviously it's not the game for you if you're looking for mindless fun, but if you enjoy a good strategic experience, a game having this much meat to it can be a really good thing, and can allow for a tremendous amount of depth and replay value.”
- optimization54 mentions
- 15 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has been widely criticized, with players reporting frequent crashes, poor memory management, and significant performance issues, especially on larger maps. While some updates have improved stability, many still experience inconsistent performance and bugs that detract from the overall experience. Despite its potential, the game's lack of thorough optimization and support leaves many players hesitant to recommend it.
“To me this warrants recommending this game to those that like turn-based strategy games as they are still willing to make performance changes despite the game's age.”
“Great for laptop; optimized for being playable on low spec.”
“Edit: the game got an update out of nowhere which improved stability; it doesn't seem to deteriorate as badly as before but it still feels pretty on and off performance-wise.”
“It's just a poorly made low-quality game that could have been cool if it had been supported, updated, and optimized.”
“I've never been able to complete this game due to the performance issues I have after about 2 hours of gameplay every time I start a game.”
“Performance: this was the most nagging aspect of the game and what I believe soured my experience.”
- music36 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 22 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players praising it as relaxing and better than its predecessor, while others find it forgettable and repetitive. While there are moments of epic themes that resonate well, many feel the soundtrack lacks memorability and can detract from the overall atmosphere. Overall, the music is seen as decent but not exceptional, with some players opting to use alternative soundtracks for a more engaging experience.
“The music score is well done and appropriate for the game.”
“The art, music, and overall aesthetic resonate with me for some reason, even though it's far from the 'best' looking game in the genre.”
“This game is very much inspired by Age of Wonders - you can hear it in the music and the creature sounds, and feel it in the battles.”
“The game is decent; the battle encounters are fun and I like that there are a ton of quests that you can undertake. I like the art style of it too, but the things that kill it for me are that it's still buggy after 3 years, and also the music is boring. It makes the atmosphere of the game feel dull. It's amazing what good sound can do for a game; I use Steam music and play the soundtrack from Endless Legend while I play this, and it makes it a lot better.”
“The soundtrack consists of a scant few derivative fantasy melodies, whereas the sound effects are just poor.”
“If you can look past the low quality, repetitive music, terrible graphics with flat, undetailed textures and poor character models, clunky UI, and tinny sound effects, you might have fun with this game.”
- grinding22 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be overwhelmingly tedious, with slow movement and a questing system that feels unnecessarily prolonged. City building and progression are described as laborious, often requiring excessive time and effort without clear guidance, leading to a frustrating experience, especially for those starting in poor locations. Overall, the grinding mechanics detract from the enjoyment, making the game feel monotonous and unbalanced.
“If you have a poor starting location (and you don't continually restart until you get a better one), the game can be pretty tedious.”
“The game decided to follow 'a lot of a little is a lot,' making city progression a very long and tedious task that does not factor in units or later buildings, meaning they take forever to build.”
“Boring, tedious, and difficult with no real explanation of how you’re supposed to play.”
- humor10 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features a surprising sense of humor that emerges through quirky battlefield voice acting and the amusing consequences of character injuries, which can lead to hilariously scarred champions continuing to fight. Players appreciate the comedic elements, particularly the absurdity of character scenarios, although some find the character designs a bit off-putting. Overall, the humor adds a unique charm to the RPG/strategy experience.
“You would never know it by looking at the game marketing, but the game has a sense of humor that comes up here and there, such as in the battlefield voice acting derpiness.”
“I love the whole injury aspect of it as well (when your 'champions' die in combat they just suffer a permanent injury unless you heal them with an item, I've yet to find many of the items though). I killed an enemy champion a bunch of times and I got bored, so I wanted to see the damage I'd done to him. I'd basically scarred him for life mentally and physically, yet he was still fighting (I found this kind of hilarious!).”
“My only problem with the game is that some of the characters' faces look kind of funny, but besides that, it's a great RPG/strategy game!”
- emotional6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
Players find the game emotionally engaging at first, noting its potential to enhance emotional intelligence through challenging gameplay. However, the experience can become repetitive and less impactful over time due to a lackluster story and subpar graphics.
“The first lengthy playthrough made me feel like I barely scratched the surface.”
“A very good game to train your emotional intelligence as the dodge rate of enemies is incredibly high.”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is generally appreciated for its engaging art style and expansive city-building features, contributing to an immersive experience. However, some players find the music lacking, which detracts from the overall ambiance, and they note persistent bugs that have affected the game's longevity. Overall, while the visual elements are praised, the audio experience leaves room for improvement.
“I just love everything about it, the atmosphere, the unit builder, the expansive building list for the cities, the specialization of the cities, and so on.”
“The art style of the game is captivating, and it really enhances the overall atmosphere, making each encounter feel unique and engaging.”
“The atmosphere is immersive, drawing you into the world and making you feel connected to the story and characters.”
“The game is decent; the battle encounters are fun and I like that there are a ton of quests that you can undertake. I like the art style of it too, but the things that kill it for me are that it's still buggy after 3 years, and the music is boring. It makes the atmosphere of the game feel dull. It's amazing what good sound can do for a game; I use Steam music and the soundtrack from Endless Legend while I play this, and it makes it a lot better.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate a strong negative sentiment towards the game's monetization practices, with users labeling it as a cash grab and urging others not to support such tactics.
“Do not encourage this kind of cash grab and don't get cheated.”
- character development2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers praise the character development in the game, highlighting the depth and customization available for the player's sovereign and champions. Players can tailor their characters to fit their playstyle, with ample opportunities to explore new options.
“I particularly like the depth of character development that is put into the player's sovereign and his champions. You can tailor them to your playstyle, or there's always something new to try.”
“The character development in this game is impressive, allowing for a unique experience with each playthrough.”
“I love how the game offers a rich character development system that encourages experimentation and personalization.”
