Lords of Infinity
- March 2, 2023
- Hosted Games
- 78h median play time
Get on SteamIn "Lords of Infinity," you lead a noble house in a tumultuous kingdom, seeking wealth and power for your family through politics, industry, or subterfuge. This 1.6-million-word interactive novel offers a vast, text-based experience, where your choices determine if you'll be remembered as a paragon, hero, or opportunist. The outcome rests in your hands as you navigate corruption, intrigue, and the promise of a new era.
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Reviews
- The game offers a rich narrative with complex characters and meaningful choices that impact the story.
- It successfully expands on the previous installments, providing a mix of political intrigue and estate management that keeps players engaged.
- The writing quality has improved significantly, making it a compelling read that feels immersive and rewarding.
- The game introduces a punishing debt system that can detract from the overall enjoyment and immersion.
- Some players feel that the estate management route is less engaging compared to the political path, leading to a lack of balance in gameplay.
- There are continuity errors and a sense of being railroaded through the story, which can frustrate players who enjoyed the freedom of earlier installments.
- story100 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 53 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The story is highly praised for its superb writing, engaging narrative, and meaningful player choices, making it a standout in interactive fiction. While the political focus and immersive world-building are appreciated, some players feel the ending lacks closure and that certain plot branches could be more developed. Overall, the series is lauded for its depth and reactivity, leaving fans eagerly anticipating the next installment.
“The writing is superb, the story is thrilling, and most importantly, choices matter.”
“The reactivity and depth of the story is tremendous.”
“Lords of Infinity is, in my opinion, the best entry into the Dragoon saga thus far; the story is easily the most engaging and immersive, the political focus on it is amazingly well done, and the finale is superior to any other book I have read.”
“However, the end of the game is boring, very open and gives no proper conclusion to any story threads.”
“Biggest complaint is it feels like I've been railroaded through the whole story.”
“The attempt to split the plot into capital/estate made both branches anemic.”
- gameplay20 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players finding the mechanics immersion-breaking and error-prone, particularly due to continuity issues and a frustrating stat degradation system. While the narrative remains engaging and the game offers replayability with different paths, the need to restart frequently to refine strategies can detract from the overall experience. Despite these criticisms, many appreciate the blend of political and strategic elements, maintaining that the game still delivers an entertaining experience.
“Due to the insistent pace of the story and more forgiving game mechanics, the narrative is immersive even with a rather improbable plot setup.”
“While less militarily-oriented compared to its predecessors, the key mechanics remain the same, and instead of balancing your place in the field of war, you spend much of your time balancing yourself in the similarly precarious sphere of politics.”
“One more masterpiece by Cataphrak, the same wonderful narrative, the same amazing world, entertaining and engaging new mechanics, and everything you might want in a book and everything you might want in a game.”
“After some reflection, I came to the conclusion that I found the third installment's setup and game mechanics immersion-breaking.”
“Alas, a number of continuity errors, the decision to push the protagonist into a financial black hole, along with poor and error-prone game mechanics finally led me to start racing to get to the end.”
“It's very costly to fine-tune a strategy or empirically understand the game mechanics, since you will have to restart from the beginning most of the time if you mess up.”
- replayability8 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game boasts an exceptional level of replayability, with a vast amount of content and intricate storytelling that encourages multiple playthroughs. Players appreciate the ability to import characters from previous installments, enhancing the experience and challenge. Overall, it is regarded as one of the best in the "choices matter" genre for replay value.
“There's an insane amount of content in this game, with an immense amount of replayability I've found unmatched in any other 'choices matter' game.”
“It's a good challenge, with lots of replayability both for itself and characters you might import from the prior two games.”
“The writing is better than ever, with many intricacies and gray areas, allowing for great storytelling and replayability.”
- emotional6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players praise "Lords of Infinity" for its superior writing and emotional depth compared to earlier titles, highlighting the game's ability to immerse them in their character's experiences. Many express a deep appreciation for the game's universe and storytelling, considering it a masterpiece within the trilogy.
“There has been no other game or series of games that I've played that have so effectively made me feel like the character I'm controlling.”
“I can't believe it, a masterpiece of a trilogy is within my grasp. I would like to give my heartfelt thanks to Paul Wang for making such a lovely universe and game!”
“It is a shame because Lords of Infinity often features better writing and greater emotional complexity than its predecessors.”
- music2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music aspect of the game is notably absent, with users highlighting a lack of musical elements that contribute to the overall experience. This absence is particularly emphasized in the context of the game's focus on narrative and historical themes rather than traditional RPG elements.
“This game is a visual novel-like RPG without art, music, or (much) romance made for Napoleonic war nerds.”
