Reign: Conflict of Nations

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Reign: Conflict of Nations is a single player real-time strategy game with a historical theme. It was developed by Lesta Studio and was released on July 12, 2010. It received negative reviews from players.

Reign: Conflict of Nations is a real-time strategy game set in the medieval era. Players must build and manage their kingdom, controlling various aspects such as economy, diplomacy, and army. Gameplay involves expanding territory, engaging in battles, and forming alliances to ultimately become the dominant nation.

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39%

Audience ScoreBased on 59 reviews

music3 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features a unique focus on Eastern European history, providing a fresh perspective in the strategy genre.
The graphics and music are well done, contributing to an immersive experience.
It offers a challenging gameplay experience that can be rewarding for seasoned strategy players.

The user interface is clunky and difficult to navigate, making gameplay frustrating.
The lack of a proper tutorial leaves new players confused and struggling to understand the mechanics.
The game suffers from balance issues and frequent crashes, detracting from the overall experience.

gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it engaging and addictive, particularly due to its historical context, while others criticize its mediocre mechanics and overly complex systems. The combination of real-time elements and an open strategic map has been noted as failing to provide a comfortable experience, leading to frustration for some users. Overall, the gameplay is seen as a blend of potential and shortcomings, with a score reflecting its inconsistencies.
- “The game is simply simple that meanders into deep, engaging, and addictive gameplay.”
- “Its there to offer gamers interested in historical Eastern Europe a strategy game - unlike fantasy worlds, this is a harsh climate; the struggle is almost constant but not the fault of its game mechanics.”
- “Very mediocre strategy game with some annoying mechanics.”
- “However, the combination of real-time gameplay with an 'open' strategic map fails to deliver a comfortable gaming experience.”
- “Which most sucks: I don't know, the poor graphics, the over-detailed story, or the unnecessarily complex game mechanics.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its great soundtrack, featuring memorable compositions that enhance the overall experience. While some users noted that only a limited number of tracks play, they still found the music to be enjoyable and fitting for the game's atmosphere. Additionally, the classical guitar elements contribute to its appeal, making it a standout feature for many players.
- “Great soundtrack, RPG elements, overall feel.”
- “Great music sticks with you throughout the day, and classical guitar.”
- “Only a handful of songs play throughout, complementing the state of your province; they are good/great - I claim great.”
- “Only a handful of songs play throughout, complementing the state of your province. They are good, but I would claim they are great.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the quality for a strategy game, others criticize them as subpar and overly complex, detracting from the overall experience.
- “The graphics are well done for a strategy game.”
- “The visuals in the game are stunning and enhance the overall experience.”
- “The detailed graphics and vibrant colors bring the game world to life.”
- “Graphics: 1/10”
- “Which most sucks, I don't know, the terrible graphics or the over-detailed story or unnecessarily complex game mechanics.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it overly complex and poorly presented, leading to confusion. A lack of a journal feature to track missions and events has also been noted as a significant drawback. Overall, the narrative aspect is rated poorly, with a score of 4/10.
- “Definitely needs a journal because the mission tab does not have any other messages to keep track of other countries at war, etc.”
- “Story: 4/10”
- “What sucks the most is that I don't know if it's the poor graphics, the overly detailed story, or the unnecessarily complex game mechanics.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is considered highly replayable, as each country features its own unique agenda, encouraging players to explore different strategies and outcomes in multiple playthroughs.
- “Highly replayable - each country has its own unique agenda.”
- “The game offers endless possibilities, making every playthrough feel fresh and exciting.”
- “With multiple paths and outcomes, I find myself coming back for more every time.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is noted for its stability issues, with users reporting various bugs and balance problems that detract from the overall experience. While it offers some entertainment, the presence of these technical flaws raises concerns about its reliability.
- “I have CKII, and when you take a chance with old games like these, you never know what horrendous balance, AI, or buggy issues you could potentially run into.”
- “This was a mildly entertaining game, but it was very buggy.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and repetitive, often requiring excessive micromanagement that detracts from the overall enjoyment. Many express a desire for more efficient farming methods to alleviate the monotony.
- “Too much micromanagement is needed, and it becomes tedious and repetitive quickly.”