Fantasy of Expedition
- September 13, 2020
- LW.C
Get on Steam"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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Reviews
- The game offers a fun and addictive mix of auto-battling and rogue-lite mechanics, providing a variety of strategies and unit combinations.
- Players appreciate the depth of customization available for characters and units, allowing for different playstyles and tactical approaches.
- The game is enjoyable for casual play, making it a good option for those looking to pass time or play in the background.
- Many players find the information overload and lack of intuitive explanations overwhelming, making it difficult to understand the gameplay.
- The game suffers from a lack of content, with limited realms and repetitive gameplay that can feel grindy.
- Some mechanics, such as the commander abilities and menu interactions, feel underdeveloped or frustrating, detracting from the overall experience.
- gameplay14 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
Gameplay is a mixed bag, with some players finding it enjoyable, particularly for fans of auto chess mechanics and roguelike building strategies. However, there are concerns about micromanagement issues, limited hero viability, and a lack of unique relics that significantly alter gameplay. Overall, while it offers solid mechanics for its price, performance issues during larger battles detract from the experience.
“The number of ways you can build from just these basic mechanics is what great roguelikes are made of.”
“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.”
“For any fans of the auto chess style of gameplay where you unlock bonuses by having multiple units of the same type in your team, you'll feel right at home.”
“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.”
“I just wish that there were more unique, truly gameplay-altering relics since most appear to just be stat buffs or simple things like adding reflect to your units and automatically tossing fireballs at the enemy.”
- optimization4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Users express a desire for ongoing support and optimization of the game, noting that while it may take 10-15 hours to fully appreciate, the attention to detail in army and hero optimization becomes rewarding as the difficulty increases.
“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.”
“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/or hero optimizations as you ratchet up the difficulty.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are generally well-received, though some users note that larger battles can experience rendering issues. However, many agree that the gameplay experience outweighs these graphical shortcomings, making it a worthwhile purchase.
“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.”
- story2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game appears to be somewhat predictable, particularly for players familiar with typical orc narratives. However, the focus seems to be more on the engaging combat mechanics and character customization options, which allow players to tailor their gameplay experience.
