Lorenzo il Magnifico

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Lorenzo il Magnifico is a single player and multiplayer strategy game. It was developed by Studio Clangore and was released on October 5, 2020. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"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.

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68%

Audience ScoreBased on 60 reviews

gameplay3 positive mentions

stability5 negative mentions

The game is a faithful digital adaptation of the classic board game, maintaining its strategic depth and gameplay mechanics.
The developers are responsive to feedback and have made significant improvements to the game, enhancing the user experience over time.
The game offers a variety of strategies and paths to victory, making it enjoyable and replayable for fans of worker placement games.

The user interface is poorly designed, making it difficult to navigate and understand, especially for new players unfamiliar with the board game.
The game is plagued by bugs, including issues with AI freezing and character abilities not activating correctly, which can hinder gameplay.
There is a lack of an undo feature, which can lead to frustrating mistakes that are difficult to recover from during play.

stability
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The game's stability is notably inconsistent, with frequent bugs reported, particularly during AI gameplay, where opponents may freeze mid-turn, necessitating a game restart. While the developers are actively releasing updates to address these issues, players have expressed frustration over the game's overall bugginess and confusing user interface.
- “Issues - it can be a bit buggy in 3-player mode against the computer - often one of the AIs will be frozen during their turn, forcing you to abandon the game, potentially midway through.”
- “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.”
graphics
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some users noting that while the visuals are good and the gameplay is smooth, there are significant issues such as bugs and a confusing user interface. Critics also mention that the design choices, including character renditions, feel out of place and detract from the overall theme. Overall, the graphics are seen as a blend of strengths and weaknesses, with a need for better integration into the digital format.
- “The graphics are good, and it plays 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
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The gameplay is generally well-received, with game mechanics rated highly at 5/5, but the interface for tracking bonuses and some bugs detract from the overall experience, leading to a digital version rating of 4/5.
- “The game mechanics are incredibly engaging, making every session feel fresh and exciting.”
- “I love how the gameplay encourages strategic thinking and quick decision-making.”
- “The controls are intuitive, allowing for a smooth and enjoyable gaming experience.”
replayability
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Players appreciate the game's high replayability due to the numerous paths and choices 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.”
- “The game offers multiple endings and choices that encourage you to play through it again.”
- “Each playthrough feels unique due to the various character builds and strategies you can explore.”
- “The game feels repetitive after the first playthrough, lacking the depth to encourage multiple runs.”
- “Once you finish the main story, there's little incentive to replay, as the side quests don't add much value.”
- “While there are different paths, they don't significantly change the experience, making replayability feel limited.”
humor
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The humor in the game is noted for being light-hearted and accessible, making it particularly appealing for newcomers to euro-gaming. The playful tone is evident, especially in the terminology used, which adds to the overall enjoyment of the experience.
- “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 one opponent).”

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Lorenzo il Magnifico is a strategy game.

Lorenzo il Magnifico is available on PC, Mac OS and Windows.

Lorenzo il Magnifico was released on October 5, 2020.

Lorenzo il Magnifico was developed by Studio Clangore.

Lorenzo il Magnifico has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its stability.

Lorenzo il Magnifico is a single player game with multiplayer support.

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