Fantasy Wars
- August 6, 2010
- Ino-Co
- 6h median play time
Get on Steam"Fantasy Wars" is a turn-based strategy game that combines tactical battles with global strategy. Players command one of four factions, each with unique units, spells, and abilities, as they fight to dominate the fantasy world of Aeos. The game features various campaigns, skirmishes, and multiplayer modes, with a focus on building and managing armies to secure victory. Real-time tactical battles allow for various strategies, making each playthrough unique and challenging.
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Reviews
- The game offers a challenging and engaging turn-based strategy experience with diverse unit types and tactical depth.
- It has a nostalgic charm and is reminiscent of classic games like Fantasy General, making it appealing to fans of the genre.
- The graphics, while dated, still convey a beautiful fantasy world, and the gameplay mechanics are solid and rewarding for strategic players.
- The strict turn limits and punishing mechanics can lead to frustration, making it difficult to enjoy the game fully without frequent restarts.
- Some players find the AI behavior and balance issues detract from the overall experience, leading to a feeling of randomness in battles.
- The story and character development are considered generic and uninspired, which may disappoint those looking for a rich narrative.
- story41 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 76 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally considered to be a familiar and somewhat generic fantasy narrative, lacking significant depth or surprises, though it does feature intriguing elements and some epic quests. While the voice acting and graphics may not impress, the overall atmosphere and unit development add a layer of engagement for fans of the genre. Players often find themselves repeating missions due to challenging mechanics, which can detract from the enjoyment of the story.
“Great title, reminiscent in atmosphere of later heroes V - the storyline is intriguing, maps are challenging, and unit development requires thoughtful actions from the start - definitely worth playing, it's a shame it's already forgotten!”
“This game has voiceovers, a good story, solid gameplay.”
“The twists to the quests that occur at the end meant that I thought I had finished the mission only to find I then had to unexpectedly get a particular hero to a specific location to win.”
“The story is nothing out of the ordinary; however, it is not dumb.”
“The story isn't much to go by, and the voice acting is, well... doesn't earn an Oscar.”
“The story seems fairly generic for this style of game, but I did not progress very far to get that much depth from it.”
- graphics12 mentions
- 42 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally considered outdated, reflecting its 2007 release, with many users noting low fidelity visuals that do not significantly detract from the overall experience. While some appreciate the consistent art style and atmospheric conveyance, others feel the graphics lack the beauty and detail found in other fantasy titles. Overall, fans of the genre may overlook the dated visuals in favor of the engaging story and gameplay.
“The graphics are a little dated, but still do a good job of conveying atmosphere.”
“It looks very dated, but I don't consider graphics an important part of a grid-based strategy, as long as there is a consistent art style.”
“Warhammer, Tolkien, Warcraft - many similar elements of these worlds or universes, but with very outdated graphics. However, do not be discouraged; fans of fantasy games will not be disappointed with the story.”
“This game was released in 2007, so you should expect square graphics and other outdated elements.”
“The graphics are somewhat dated, but I wouldn't say they hurt the experience.”
- gameplay12 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally solid for a 2007 turn-based strategy game, featuring classic hex movement and well-defined battle mechanics that provide clear feedback. While it offers a good amount of content and enjoyable mechanics for its low price, some players find certain mechanics frustrating and unclear, particularly when it comes to exploration and side quests. Overall, it strikes a balance between accessibility and challenge, though it lacks the depth of larger titles like Civilization.
“It offers a lot of content with pretty nice mechanics for a fun $5 price.”
“As to the gameplay - it is a classic, turn-based, hex movement areas, where each unit can move through a certain number of hexes each turn depending on a variety of factors.”
“Battle mechanics are fairly well cut and have understandable feedback (you know why you lose when you do).”
“In terms of the gameplay, I would say this game is one of the most frustrating strategy games I have ever played.”
“There is no reason for this mechanic.”
“While it is not too hard to beat each mission, that mechanic is annoying, especially if you wish to explore the maps and do side quests.”
- music3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players find it acceptable, others consider it lackluster and prefer to turn it off. Overall, the game's visuals and gameplay are praised, but the musical score does not meet the expectations set by other titles in the genre.
“It's cheap, it's certainly hard, lots of pretty serious wargames don't have half this much detail, it seems to have no bugs, looks good, music is fine but best is that it's great fun to play.”
“Fairly gorgeous maps, units, and animations; somewhat competent English vocalizations (considering this is from 1C); lousy music that I quickly turn off whenever I play.”
“Much nicer game graphics but lacking the beautiful artwork and musical score that made Fantasy General stand out for me.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is praised for its intriguing storyline and challenging maps, reminiscent of later titles in the genre. While the graphics may be somewhat dated, they effectively contribute to the overall immersive experience, making it a worthwhile play despite being overlooked.
“Great title, reminiscent in atmosphere of later heroes. The storyline is intriguing, maps are challenging, and unit development requires thoughtful actions from the start. Definitely worth playing; it's a shame it's already forgotten!”
“The graphics are a little dated, but still do a good job of conveying atmosphere.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game is criticized for its extremely short duration, resulting in low replay value, with some users questioning whether it offers any replayability at all.
“Extremely short with low replay value, if any at all.”
“The game lacks the depth needed for meaningful replayability.”
“Once you've completed it, there's little incentive to play again.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its smooth performance and stability, indicating effective optimization.
“The game runs smoothly and is very stable.”
“The optimization is top-notch, allowing for seamless gameplay.”
“I appreciate how well the game performs on lower-end systems.”
