Fantasy General II

82%
Game Brain Score Based on 489 reviews
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  • graphics
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Fantasy General II: Invasion is a turn-based strategy game with a 33 scenario campaign, featuring a prequel campaign and additional exclusive content in the Hero Edition. The General Edition includes the base game, soundtrack, artbook, printable world map, and two future expansions, providing a discounted option for purchasing future content.

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82%
Audience ScoreBased on 489 reviews
story58 positive mentions
grinding16 negative mentions
  • The game captures the spirit of the original Fantasy General while introducing new mechanics and features.
  • The tactical gameplay is engaging, with meaningful choices that affect the outcome of battles and the story.
  • The graphics and sound design are well done, creating an immersive atmosphere.
  • The difficulty can be frustrating, with some scenarios feeling overly punishing and requiring multiple retries.
  • The game lacks sufficient variety in factions and units, limiting replayability.
  • There are issues with resource management and random loot drops, which can disrupt gameplay flow.
  • story216 mentions

    The game's story is generally described as engaging and filled with interesting choices that impact gameplay, though it often follows a standard fantasy narrative. Players appreciate the character development and the integration of story elements into mission mechanics, but some find the overall plot to be somewhat generic or underwhelming compared to the original. While the campaign offers a variety of scenarios and branching paths, the storytelling can feel linear at times, and mission design may lead to frustration due to difficulty spikes and repetitive gameplay.

    • “The campaign mode is engaging and offers a good balance between story and gameplay.”
    • “The story is interesting and there are often choices presented in the battle maps itself, as well as on the overland map, which makes replaying the standard campaign with a different approach to the warpath interesting.”
    • “The story has some interesting twists and a couple of interesting characters, with many nods to the original.”
    • “The story is underwhelming!”
    • “Beyond the upgrade mechanism and RNG items, I think the story is weak, which isn't uncommon for most strategy games, but usually they are offset by a stronger strategy layer.”
    • “The dialogues and story are infantile, predictable, and just a repetition of other stuff I have seen before.”
  • gameplay71 mentions

    The gameplay of Fantasy General II is characterized by solid turn-based tactical mechanics, engaging combat, and a variety of upgradeable units, which provide a satisfying strategic experience. While the campaign mode is challenging and well-balanced, some players note issues with repetitive missions and a lack of depth in certain mechanics. Overall, the game successfully modernizes the original's core gameplay while introducing new features, though it may not fully satisfy hardcore strategy fans seeking complexity.

    • “Fantasy General II's gameplay is challenging but not overly complicated.”
    • “The campaign mode is engaging and offers a good balance between story and gameplay.”
    • “Overall, the game just does not seem properly balanced for hardcore players/higher difficulties, as a huge fan of the genre that really wants to love this game for its excellent skill design, and well-crafted mechanics.”
    • “The graphics are outdated, the mechanics are pretty shallow, there is little to nothing to do in between battles, the storyline is almost non-existent; however, it does a great job at what it focuses on doing, which is to provide very good turn-based strategy battles without RNG.”
    • “The concept is great, the unit progressions, the story, the visuals, the combination of exploration and combat - unfortunately, the actual gameplay consists of 90% save scumming and replaying the same mission over and over because you can only win if you know what's going to happen ahead of time.”
    • “Overall, the game just does not seem properly balanced for hardcore players or higher difficulties. As a huge fan of the genre that really wants to love this game for its excellent skill design and well-crafted mechanics, everything surrounding these standout features feels thrown together in a disorganized mess that had little thought put into the overall picture or play experience.”
  • graphics61 mentions

    The graphics of "Fantasy General II" receive mixed reviews, with many praising its beautiful hand-drawn art style and improved visuals compared to its predecessor, while others criticize it for being average or outdated. Some players appreciate the smooth animations and atmospheric landscapes, but note that the graphics can be choppy on lower settings. Overall, while the game features decent graphics for a turn-based strategy title, it does not push the boundaries of modern gaming aesthetics.

    • “The game has a beautiful hand-drawn art style that is both vivid and detailed.”
    • “In summary, Fantasy General II is a stunning turn-based strategy game with beautiful graphics, immersive gameplay, and lots of replayability.”
    • “The new iteration of Fantasy General is aesthetically pleasing on many levels.”
    • “Cons: it looks like a budget game, graphics are just average, sound too.”
    • “The graphics are outdated, the mechanics are pretty shallow, there is little to nothing to do in between battles, the storyline is almost non-existent.”
    • “Boring gameplay, old graphics... don't waste your money.”
  • music50 mentions

    The music in the game is generally well-received, with many players appreciating the nostalgic elements borrowed from the original Fantasy General, which enhances the atmosphere and emotional engagement. However, several reviews note that the soundtrack lacks variety and can become repetitive over time, detracting from the overall experience. While the sound effects and orchestral score contribute positively to the game's ambiance, some players feel that the music could benefit from a broader range of tracks to maintain interest throughout longer play sessions.

    • “The music and sound effects also add to the atmosphere of the game, making the battles feel epic and intense.”
    • “The first moment I heard music from the old original version in the main menu, I was sold.”
    • “The new stuff is okay, but the re-release of the old soundtrack is gorgeous.”
    • “The game is just a basic battle game with crappy repetitive music.”
    • “My only complaint is the soundtrack... leaves much to be desired.”
    • “Too few musical tracks and somewhat sparse sounds.”
  • grinding16 mentions

    Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, especially in the late stages where managing a large number of units becomes cumbersome. Difficult terrain and excessive time spent on certain levels contribute to a sense of monotony, although some appreciate the engaging storyline and fresh challenges that occasionally break the grind. Overall, while the game has enjoyable elements, the grinding can detract from the overall experience.

    • “Some maps are cluttered with difficult terrain (mountains, swamps, forests, etc.) crawling your units to a halt and making it a tad tedious.”
    • “However, at later stages of the main campaign, you may notice an excessive amount of units, managing them one by one could become tedious.”
    • “Some aspects of the game (like slogging through all the swamp) were just excessively time-consuming, difficult, and tedious without offering anything other than a poorly implemented loot table as an efficient means to deal with it.”
  • replayability15 mentions

    Overall, the game offers significant replayability through its diverse factions, unit options, and branching campaign paths, ensuring that each playthrough feels distinct. While many players praise the variety and meaningful choices that enhance replay value, some express concerns about the overall depth of replayability, particularly for single-player experiences. Despite mixed opinions on value for money, the game is generally regarded as highly replayable, with numerous strategies and difficulty levels to explore.

    • “The different factions and units provide plenty of variety and replayability, making each playthrough feel unique.”
    • “Great turn-based game, with infinite replayability, as maps are mostly different, while the storyline offers a variety of options.”
    • “Branching paths, choices, and four different difficulty levels add replay value as well.”
    • “Not enough replayability for the money.”
    • “Lacking that I wonder about the replayability options for single players.”
    • “There are some units that I didn't bother trying, so there may be some replayability as well.”
  • atmosphere9 mentions

    The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its captivating blend of Norse and Celtic mythology, enhanced by stunning visuals and immersive sound design that make battles feel epic. Players appreciate the lush landscapes and superb music, which together create a rich and engaging fantasy setting that draws them in. Overall, the atmosphere is described as both creative and deeply immersive, contributing significantly to the game's appeal.

    • “Great atmosphere, especially beautifully drawn scenario backgrounds, and superb music.”
    • “The atmosphere that is conjured up in the game is a wonderfully creative fusion of Norse and Celtic mythology, some ancient Roman flavors, mixed with more fantastical fantasy elements.”
    • “For me, it builds an atmosphere that I can sink into very easily; the graphics of the lush landscapes and the music add to this greatly!”
    • “The atmosphere (complete with the option for the music from the original game) and the storyline are good too.”
  • humor4 mentions

    The humor in the game is highlighted as a strong point, with a well-crafted script that blends excitement, sadness, and comedy effectively. However, some players find it amusing that despite the game's humor, technical issues persist, leading to a disconnect between enjoyment and frustration.

    • “Coupled with a really good story and excellent, often funny script writing.”
    • “But as far as the story, I found it exciting, sad, and funny, all mixed.”
    • “It's hilarious how many negative reviews there are with 50+ hours played.”
  • optimization4 mentions

    The game's optimization has been criticized for being inadequate, particularly in timed missions where players struggle to complete objectives within the given limits, even with well-prepared strategies. Users have expressed frustration with the performance, indicating that the game's design does not effectively support the intended gameplay experience.

    • “The game features a 13-turn timer on missions with three major battle areas. Even with a well-optimized force and careful play, you may find yourself with only 4 turns left to clear the entire map of enemies, while still needing time to collect bonus gold.”
    • “A fine game, albeit poorly optimized (Unity).”
    • “Can't review the game since it's so poorly optimized.”
  • character development1 mentions

    Reviewers appreciate the character development in the first version of the game, highlighting its depth and the variety of tactics it offers, as well as the engaging interactions between maps, inventory, and army management.

    • “I used to love the first version for its character development, differing tactics, and map/inventory/army interaction.”
    • “The character development feels shallow and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with the characters.”
    • “I was disappointed by the lack of meaningful choices in character development; it feels like my decisions don't matter.”
    • “The progression system is frustratingly linear, leaving little room for unique character growth or customization.”
  • monetization1 mentions

    The monetization model is viewed positively, as players appreciate the upfront price without additional DLC cash grabs.

    • “The price tag feels more like a cash grab than a legitimate DLC.”
    • “The monetization strategy is frustrating and detracts from the overall experience.”
    • “It seems like every feature is locked behind a paywall, making it hard to enjoy the game fully.”
  • emotional1 mentions

    Players express that the game's nostalgic intro style and music evoke strong emotional connections, enhancing their overall experience.

    • “The game perfectly captures the essence of nostalgia with its intro style and music.”
    • “I was deeply moved by the character development and the emotional depth of the story.”
    • “The soundtrack resonated with me on a personal level, enhancing the emotional experience throughout the game.”
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Play time

94hMedian play time
95hAverage play time
71-155hSpent by most gamers
*Based on 7 analyzed playthroughs

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