Lorenzo il Magnifico

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"Lorenzo il Magnifico" is a worker placement game set in Renaissance Florence, where players compete to control the city over three eras. Using dice to determine worker strength, players move their family members through the city to acquire territories, buildings, heroes, and resources, or to visit the market for additional benefits. Excommunication by the Pope adds an element of unpredictability, and the player with the most victory points at the end of the game is declared the winner.

Genres & Tags

Strategy

Play Modes

70%

Audience ScoreBased on 114 reviews

gameplay2 positive mentions

stability8 negative mentions

The game is a faithful digital adaptation of the classic board game, providing a great worker placement experience.
The developers are responsive to feedback and have made significant improvements to the game, enhancing the user interface and fixing bugs.
The gameplay is enjoyable with multiple strategies available, making it a fun and strategic experience for players.

The user interface is cluttered and not intuitive, making it difficult for new players to navigate and understand the game.
There are significant bugs, including AI issues that can cause the game to hang, making it unplayable at times.
The lack of an undo feature and the cumbersome nature of some game mechanics detracts from the overall experience.

stability
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, particularly in three-player modes against AI, where freezing bugs can force players to abandon games. While the developers are actively releasing updates during early access, many users report persistent bugs and a confusing user interface that detracts from the overall experience.
- “This game is very very buggy.”
- “It's buggy, the designers emphasized developing mediocre graphics over a clean UI, and information is hidden throughout play unless you navigate through a confusing book menu.”
- “Issues - it can be a bit buggy in 3-player mode against the computer - often one of the AIs will be frozen taking their turn and you have to just abandon the game, potentially midway through.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
37%
38%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising their quality and digital adaptation, while others criticize them as mediocre and buggy, detracting from the overall user experience. The user interface is described as confusing, and certain character designs feel out of place, failing to align with the game's theme. Additionally, performance issues on Mac systems are noted, with fans running loudly during gameplay.
- “The graphics are good and play well.”
- “It's buggy; the designers emphasized developing mediocre graphics over a clean UI, and information is hidden throughout play unless you navigate through a confusing book menu.”
- “I also don't understand the self-aggrandizing ego-stroking of bad renditions of some people presumably involved in the game. A person wearing glasses and some regalia is out of place and unwelcome, and so are the rest, even you, adorable cat, because it doesn't translate to the theme or the art style of the board game.”
- “All the graphics, user interface, and user experience are redesigned and enhanced to fit well in a digital environment.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Gameplay is generally praised for its solid mechanics, receiving a perfect score of 5/5, but is hindered by an awkward interface and bugs, leading to a lower digital version rating of 4/5.
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is highlighted by its playful take on the term "euro-gaming," which adds a lighthearted touch to the experience, making it approachable for newcomers. Overall, the game successfully blends humor with accessibility, enhancing its appeal to players unfamiliar with the genre.
- “In fact, those new to euro-gaming (I know this is a funny board gaming term :) might like to start here as it is really approachable (if you play against 1 opponent).”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Players appreciate the game's high replayability due to the numerous paths available, allowing for varied experiences in each playthrough.
- “You have a lot of different paths you can take in the game, which provides a significant amount of replayability.”

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