Guns of Infinity

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"Guns of Infinity" is a 3D strategy video game set in the age of the Thirty Years' War. As a mercenary commander, players recruit, train, and manage their troops, engage in tactical battles, and navigate political alliances to secure victory. The game features a dynamic campaign system with various scenarios and objectives, offering a rich and immersive experience in this historical period.

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Play Modes

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

96%

Audience ScoreBased on 212 reviews

story40 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game offers a rich narrative with deep character development and meaningful choices that significantly impact the story.
It serves as an excellent sequel to 'Sabres of Infinity', providing a seamless continuation of the story with enhanced gameplay mechanics and replayability.
The writing is immersive and well-crafted, making it a standout example of interactive fiction that keeps players engaged and eager for the next installment.

Some players found the choices to be confusing and less impactful compared to the first game, leading to frustration with the decision-making process.
There are reports of technical issues, including bugs that hinder gameplay and a lack of graphical options that were available in the previous installment.
The game can become overly verbose, with excessive exposition that detracts from the pacing and enjoyment of the interactive experience.

story
72 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story in "Guns of Infinity" is widely praised as a compelling continuation of "Sabres of Infinity," featuring rich character development, meaningful choices, and a well-crafted narrative set in a detailed world. Players appreciate the depth of the storytelling, which includes themes of friendship, romance, and war, although some note inconsistencies in mission outcomes that can disrupt immersion. Overall, the game is recommended for its engaging plot and replayability, particularly for those who enjoyed the first installment.
- “A first-rate story by a first-rate storyteller.”
- “Insanely well written story - be sure to check out the first part 'Sabres of Infinity'.”
- “Fantastic story and writing, some really deep and powerful choices and moments.”
- “I objectively failed the mission, yet later the game acted like I succeeded.”
- “Very jarring how after the battle my allies all admonished me for my failure, but people afterward acted like the outcome of the mission was successful.”
- “Because the world is so big and there are a lot of places that can be used for the game story, maybe he should make a novel and I would buy his novel if he made one, but I have a feeling that Lords of Infinity would be the last game about this fantasy gunpowder world he created.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has seen notable improvements since the first game, particularly in balancing, but it still shares many mechanical similarities with its predecessor, Sabers of Infinity. While there are some flaws, a dedicated fanbase is available to assist players, which helps alleviate some of the challenges. Overall, it represents a decent evolution of Guns of Infinity, complemented by a strong narrative.
- “That said, this game has built a passionate fanbase that is willing to help you through the gameplay, so that goes a long way in mitigating these issues.”
- “A decent evolution of guns of infinity, and while the story is very good, mechanically it doesn't feel like it differs much from sabers of infinity.”
- “That said, the gameplay has some flaws.”
- “That said, this game has built a passionate fanbase that is willing to help you through the gameplay, which helps mitigate these issues.”
- “Importantly, the gameplay is much improved since the first game, particularly in regards to balancing.”
replayability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers exceptional replayability, with players experiencing entirely new scenes and battles in each playthrough. The inclusion of diverse choices and flavor-enhancing storylines further enriches the experience, making it a standout in its genre.
- “The replay value is excellent; indeed, you get to experience completely new scenes and battles in each run.”
- “To help with replayability, the author has provided some flavor-enhancing storylines.”
- “Paul Wang has once again delivered a masterpiece; the amount of choice and replay value in this text-based game is staggering.”
character development
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game excels in character development, providing players with meaningful choices that lead to real consequences, particularly within a military context. Players experience unique storylines centered around a 'Napoleon-era' officer, navigating a world dominated by aristocracy, where their decisions significantly influence the narrative.
- “Superb CYOA game that offers meaningful choices with real consequences and character development in a military context.”
- “This novel offers unique storylines and character development of a 'Napoleon-era' officer, in a landscape where aristocracy rules the lands and your choices give control over the story.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game are criticized for lacking the variety of options available in the first installment, leading to disappointment among players.
- “The game is lacking graphical options from the first part.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is polarizing, with some players finding it amusing while others criticize it as juvenile or immature. The recurring sentiment suggests that the humor may not resonate with all audiences, particularly those who prefer more sophisticated or relatable comedic elements.