ShemHaMephorash
- March 29, 2023
- Tyche's Bookshelf
Get on Steam"Shem Ha Mephorash" is a historical low fantasy strategy game set in the battlefield at the end of the 19th century, where you can explore the language of miracles. Treat the unique "rabbi" and the soldiers skillfully and guide them to the end.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a compelling story and world, drawing players in with its unique setting based on the Second Anglo-Afghan War.
- Gameplay is engaging and deep, requiring tactical consideration and micromanagement, with a smooth difficulty curve that offers replay value.
- The attention to historical accuracy and variety of factions adds an educational quality, making it a fascinating experience for strategy enthusiasts.
- The translation quality is inconsistent, making it difficult to understand some parts of the game, and only the first two-thirds are currently translated.
- Graphics can be jarring at first, which may deter some players from fully appreciating the game's charm.
- Documentation is lacking, leading to potential confusion about game mechanics and inconsistencies in jargon.
- story12 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The story is engaging and intricately woven into a unique setting that combines elements of the Anglo-Afghan War with mystical themes, offering a rich narrative experience. Players appreciate the replay value, as each nation's story presents distinct circumstances and objectives that encourage varied gameplay strategies. While the graphics may initially seem off-putting, the charm of the story and its depth ultimately captivates players.
“The story and world are compelling and draw you in. If you enjoy a ROTK-lite experience with quaint graphics, this will be a beloved game.”
“There's a lot of replay value both in gameplay and story. You'll want to go through every nation's story to get all sides of it, and each nation's circumstances and unique objectives force you to play in different ways.”
“The plot background is set in the Anglo-Afghan War, meshed with cabalistic mysteries of magic words that turn unliving forms into controllable golems. It surely makes clear references to the anime 'Shisha no Teikoku', quite close but not the same.”
“The plot background is set in the Anglo-Afghan War meshed with cabbalistic mysteries of magic words power turning unliving forms into controllable golems. It surely makes clear references (for me) to the anime Shisha no Teikoku, quite close but not the same.”
“There's a lot of replay value both in gameplay and story, and you'll want to go through every nation's story to get all sides of it. Each nation's circumstances and unique objectives force you to play in different ways.”
“I really like that you have multiple ways to win and how the conflict grows in terms of both story and gameplay.”
- gameplay8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The gameplay offers significant replay value, encouraging players to explore each nation's unique story and objectives, which require different strategies. While the tactical balance is praised, some players find the documentation insufficient, leading to ongoing discoveries of mechanics. Overall, the game provides multiple paths to victory and a dynamic conflict that evolves with both gameplay and narrative.
“There's a lot of replay value both in gameplay and story, and you'll want to go through every nation's story to get all sides of it. Each nation's circumstances and unique objectives force you to play in different ways.”
“The gameplay is what you would expect from a Vahrenturga game, but the balance is top-notch, and your actions require real tactical consideration.”
“I really like that you have multiple ways to win and how the conflict grows in terms of both story and gameplay.”
“The documentation is a bit lacking, and I am yet in the process of discovering whole aspects of mechanics every half hour.”
“The gameplay is what you would expect from a vahrenturga game, but the balance is top notch, and your actions require real tactical consideration.”
“There's a lot of replay value both in gameplay and story, but each nation's circumstances and unique objectives force you to play in different ways.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The graphics are described as quaint and somewhat jarring at first, but they complement a compelling story and world that many players find charming. Overall, the visuals may not be the most polished, yet they contribute to a beloved rotk-lite experience.
“The story and world are compelling and draw you in, and if you enjoy a ROTK-lite experience with quaint graphics, this will be a beloved game.”
“The graphics can be a bit jarring at first glance, but the story and setting have a unique charm underneath the translation.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game offers significant replayability through its diverse gameplay and narrative, encouraging players to explore each nation's story to fully understand the different perspectives and unique objectives. This variety in circumstances prompts players to adopt different strategies, enhancing the overall experience with multiple playthroughs.
“There's a lot of replay value both in gameplay and story, and you'll want to go through every nation's story to get all sides of it. Each nation's circumstances and unique objectives force you to play in different ways.”
