- September 2, 2015
- Abbey Games
- 23h median play time
Renowned Explorers: International Society
A charming and unique turn-based adventure that hides an intricate battle system behind all the whimsy.
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Renowned Explorers: International Society is a single player role playing game with fantasy and historical themes. It was developed by Abbey Games and was released on September 2, 2015. It received neutral reviews from critics and very positive reviews from players.
Renowned Explorers is a strategic expedition simulation game. Lead a team of explorers through treacherous environments, solving mysteries, and interacting with natives using a unique expedition system. Manage your team's emotions, resources, and reputation to become the most Renowned Explorer in the International Society.











- Unique and engaging combat system that allows for multiple approaches to encounters, including friendly, devious, and aggressive tactics.
- High replayability due to diverse character combinations, randomized events, and different expedition paths.
- Charming art style and humorous writing that adds personality to the game and enhances the overall experience.
- The game can feel repetitive after several playthroughs, as many events and encounters are similar.
- Some players may find the RNG elements frustrating, especially when failing high-percentage skill checks.
- Lack of permanent progression or significant unlocks between runs can diminish long-term engagement.
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The gameplay of "Renowned Explorers: International Society" is characterized by its unique blend of turn-based tactical combat and resource management, featuring a rock-paper-scissors mechanic influenced by character moods and interactions. Players appreciate the depth and complexity of the mechanics, which allow for varied strategies and high replayability, although some find the learning curve steep and the reliance on RNG frustrating. Overall, the game combines charming visuals and engaging storytelling with a rich gameplay experience that rewards experimentation and mastery.
“The gameplay is engaging, highlights being the exploration of the different areas.”
“The mechanics are clever, it's one of the first RPGs that tackles the concept of battling with 'words' and 'emotions'.”
“The combat mechanics are surprisingly deep, the 'choose-your-own-adventure-storybook' vibe is a welcome breath of fresh air and the overworld phase adds a juicy layer of long term strategy.”
“Almost no mechanics, pretty boring and repetitive combat.”
“The gameplay seemed tedious and uninteresting, and I didn't care for the art style, which I originally thought I was going to like quite a bit.”
“The gameplay is also very lackluster.”
Review: Renowned Explorers: International Society
Slightly above average or simply inoffensive. Fans of the genre should enjoy them a bit, but a fair few will be left unfulfilled.
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A charming and unique turn-based adventure that hides an intricate battle system behind all the whimsy.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Renowned Explorers: International Society is a role playing game with fantasy and historical themes.
Renowned Explorers: International Society is available on PC, Mac OS, Windows and Linux.
On average players spend around 55 hours playing Renowned Explorers: International Society.
Renowned Explorers: International Society was released on September 2, 2015.
Renowned Explorers: International Society was developed by Abbey Games.
Renowned Explorers: International Society has received neutral reviews from players and neutral reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its grinding.
Renowned Explorers: International Society is a single player game.
Similar games include Curious Expedition 2, Trials of Fire, Thea: The Awakening, Across the Obelisk, Gordian Quest and others.





