Fantasy of Expedition

About

"Fantasy of Expedition" is a turn-based strategy game set in a fantasy world. Players build and manage their own city, recruit and command heroes, and explore a procedurally generated world filled with resources, monsters, and other challenges. The game also features tactical combat, research and technology trees, and diplomacy with AI-controlled factions.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

+11

83%

Audience ScoreBased on 47 reviews

gameplay5 positive mentions

replayability3 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and engaging mix of auto-battler and roguelike elements, providing a variety of strategies and unit combinations.
The pixel art graphics and medieval-like music create an enjoyable atmosphere that enhances the gameplay experience.
There is significant replayability due to the different heroes, army compositions, and difficulty settings available.

The interface can be overwhelming, making it difficult for players to focus on the gameplay and understand the mechanics.
Some players find the game unplayable with certain heroes and feel that micromanagement does not fit well with the overall gameplay style.
The game suffers from a lack of content, with limited areas to explore and repetitive gameplay after completing the initial realms.

gameplay
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
50%
19%
The gameplay is generally well-received, offering a mix of strategic army management and character control, though some players find it unplayable with certain heroes and criticize the micromanagement aspects. While the mechanics can be challenging, especially regarding energy management, the game provides a solid experience with good replay value and a fair price. However, the graphics are basic, and larger battles may struggle with rendering, but the engaging gameplay compensates for these shortcomings.
- “The gameplay is fun with there being two parts to it, controlling the rearguard with mainly the chosen character before setting out on the journey, and a vanguard with the set of squad that are recruited as you go.”
- “Overall, it is a neat little RTS game with fun gameplay controlling your forces as you fight battles on the expedition.”
- “The gameplay is fun and solid; you can manage your army in the field at your will and be strategic to defeat the enemy army.”
- “In my opinion, the game is unplayable with any other hero than the stone statue dude with the gameplay at 3x speed.”
- “The micromanagement aspect of the fights does not fit the gameplay at all.”
- “The hero control is a bit weird because of the mechanics, and waiting for charges can be challenging if you drain too much energy at the wrong time.”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
43%
The graphics feature appealing pixel art reminiscent of 16-bit SNES games, though some levels may be too dark to see clearly. While larger battles can struggle with rendering speed, the overall aesthetic is enjoyable and complements the gameplay, which many players find engaging enough to overlook any graphical shortcomings.
- “The graphics are in nice pixel art, though there are some levels that are a bit dark to see.”
- “Graphics are similar to 16-bit SNES, which I enjoy.”
- “With the pixel graphics, it looks pretty good as well.”
- “My one issue is that the bigger battles struggle to render quickly, but if you prefer gameplay over graphics, this one is well worth it for the price.”
- “The graphics and visuals don't have much special; they are just sprites, but the gameplay makes you forget about that in a good way.”
- “The graphics and visuals don't have much special; they are just sprites, but the gameplay makes you forget about that in a good way.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The game offers notable replayability through the ability to try out various characters and unlock new aspects, providing many hours of gameplay. Players appreciate the slight map variations and the challenge of different encounters, making the fair price worthwhile for the extended experience.
- “The unlockable heroes and the slight changes to the maps each time you play means it has replay value and you will enjoy many an hour of expeditions until you get smashed by that one unfortunate encounter on your road.”
- “So there is some replayability with trying out the various characters.”
- “€8.19/$9.99 is a fair price as you will be unlocking many aspects of the game and you can expect many hours of gameplay from its replay value.”
- “With the amount of game that progressively unlocks to give it replay value, it is definitely worth the fair asking price as well.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
33%
33%
The music in the game is generally well-received, featuring enchanting medieval-inspired melodies and sparkly sound effects that enhance the fantasy atmosphere. However, some users find the volume to be excessively loud.
- “The music is quite nice, with all the sparkly sound effects and medieval-like tunes adding to the fantasy component of the game.”
- “The music is a bit loud in my opinion.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story allows players to choose from different classes, enabling them to build and strategize their army to progress through missions. While the narrative may feel familiar, the focus is on character customization and combat mechanics, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.
- “The story allows you to choose and play as different classes, enabling you to build up your army and strategize your formation and use of abilities to complete and progress through the missions.”
- “The combat is amazing, and the ability to customize your characters in various ways, from crowd control to boss killer, adds depth to the narrative experience.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviews indicate that while the game may require a significant time investment of 10-15 hours to fully appreciate, it offers rewarding depth in army building and hero optimizations. Players express hope for ongoing support and further optimization to enhance the experience.
- “I hope it continues to be supported and optimized.”
- “You may not enjoy it until 10-15 hours in, but I say give it a shot and appreciate the attention to detail around army building and hero optimizations as you ratchet up the difficulty.”