Genesia Legacy: Ultimate Domain
- May 9, 2017
- Thomas ZIGHEM
- 13h median play time
Get on SteamGenesia Legacy: Ultimate Domain is a challenging turn-based strategy and management game, where every decision matters. As a leader, you'll guide a small group of settlers to explore, expand, and build a new life in an unknown territory, while dealing with environmental challenges and potential epidemics. The game offers a beautiful living world with a multitude of construction options, and your choices will significantly impact the outcome of your mission.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a nostalgic experience for fans of the original Ultimate Domain, with new challenges and features that enhance gameplay.
- It provides a unique strategic challenge that requires players to learn and adapt, making it rewarding for those who enjoy trial and error.
- The game has a stable early access version with frequent updates, and the graphics and music are appreciated by players who loved the original.
- The game is considered abandoned by many, with no updates for over a year and significant glitches affecting gameplay.
- The user interface is described as unintuitive and frustrating, making it difficult for players to manage resources effectively.
- Many players feel the game is overpriced for its current state, with some suggesting it should be much cheaper given its lack of polish and completion.
- graphics6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with some users criticizing them for resembling low-quality mobile games and being accompanied by juvenile sound effects. However, others found the in-game graphics to be more appealing than the promotional materials, noting that the art style and overall visual presentation are suitable and stable.
“I wish that the original can just be cloned with better graphics - that would have been so good.”
“My major concerns were about the graphic compartment, but strangely enough, the video and the images that show the product on the store are less interesting than the game graphics itself!”
“While I have not played it at length yet, it's been stable, graphics are suitable, and the music is familiar!”
“To add insult to injury, the graphics and gameplay feel like a cheap Chinese mobile strategy game, and the game inserts all sorts of juvenile sound effects and dialogue such as burping, farting, and other crude noises.”
“My major concerns were about the graphics, but strangely enough, the video and images shown on the store are less interesting than the game's actual graphics!”
“From the background sounds and music to the art style, the overall presentation of the game leaves much to be desired.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay is criticized for feeling low-quality and reminiscent of cheap mobile strategy games, with juvenile sound effects detracting from the experience. Additionally, newcomers may find the old-school mechanics and pacing unappealing, contrasting sharply with the nostalgic charm of earlier titles in the genre.
“I loved Genesia/Ultimate Domain when it was first released in the early 90s; it had its own style, both when it came to gameplay and presentation.”
“To add insult to injury, the graphics and gameplay feel like a cheap Chinese mobile strategy game, and the game inserts all sorts of juvenile sound effects and dialogue such as burping, farting, and diarrhea noises.”
“If you're a newcomer, the old school mechanics and pace of the game might put you off.”
“I loved Genesia/Ultimate Domain when it was first released in the early 90s; it had its own style, both in gameplay and presentation.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Reviewers feel that the current game lacks the immersive atmosphere and epic gameplay that characterized the original, leading to a diminished overall experience.
“You've lost the atmosphere and the grand gameplay of the original.”
“The game feels lifeless and lacks the immersive environment that drew me in before.”
“The atmosphere is dull and uninspired, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- music1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is noted for its familiarity, contributing positively to the overall experience, even for players who haven't engaged with it extensively.
“The music is familiar and adds a great atmosphere to the game.”
“The soundtrack perfectly complements the gameplay, enhancing the overall experience.”
“The music is engaging and keeps you immersed in the game world.”
