Taste of Power
- October 10, 2019
- OneOcean LLC
Get on Steam"Taste of Power" is a real-time strategy game set in a fantasy world. Players must gather resources, build their army, and conquer enemy territories to expand their kingdom. With various units, spells, and heroes to choose from, players must employ strategy and tactics to outmaneuver and overwhelm their opponents in large-scale battles. The game also features a single-player campaign and multiplayer mode for up to eight players.
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Reviews
- The game has solid foundations and unique elements that make it interesting and fun for RTS fans.
- The city management system is well put together, allowing players to effectively collect resources and build structures.
- There are many game modes and a variety of civilizations, providing high dynamics and tactical maneuvers during gameplay.
- The game is poorly optimized with significant pathfinding issues, causing units to be unresponsive and not follow commands properly.
- The interface is clunky and the controls are confusing, making it difficult to manage troops effectively.
- The game feels incomplete and lacks polish, with many players feeling it should still be in early access rather than a full release.
- graphics8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are described as surprisingly decent despite being outdated and accompanied by bugs. However, the overall performance is criticized for being slow and poorly optimized, with limited options for adjusting graphics settings in the menu. Users express disappointment with the game's visual presentation, which does not compensate for its other shortcomings.
“Total disappointment, confusing controls of the game... too slow general performance even with an NVIDIA graphics card, but nice graphics and user environment.”
“The option menu is fairly void of any real ability to set certain levels of graphics or sound.”
“The graphics are, of course, outdated and sometimes there are bugs.”
“A broken, poorly optimized, garbage RTS with surprisingly decent graphics...”
- optimization4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant optimization issues, leading to slow performance even on high-end hardware like NVIDIA graphics cards. While the graphics and user environment are praised, the overall experience is marred by confusing controls and a lack of polish, resulting in a disappointing gameplay experience.
“A broken, poorly optimized, garbage RTS with surprisingly decent graphics.”
“Total disappointment, confusing controls of the game. Too slow general performance even with an NVIDIA graphics card, but nice graphics and user environment.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game shows potential for replayability, but it is limited as only certain segments of the campaigns are accessible for repeated playthroughs.
“It has some promise, but only some parts of the campaigns are playable.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers appreciate the gameplay for its fresh ideas and dynamic mechanics, highlighting the continued innovation in real-time strategy games.
“It's great to see that real RTS games are still emerging with fresh ideas and dynamic game mechanics!”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story aspect is currently limited to the initial mission, suggesting that players have not yet experienced a broader narrative or deeper plot development.
- music1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -300 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game's music is generally well-received, complementing the campaign and the three unique civilizations, although it may not stand out significantly. Voice acting is described as decent, adding to the overall auditory experience.
“Even though the game has a nice campaign with three unique civilizations, the music really enhances the overall experience.”
“The music in the game is forgettable and doesn't enhance the overall experience.”
“While the game features a nice campaign with unique civilizations, the music feels repetitive and uninspired.”
“The soundtrack lacks variety and fails to create an engaging atmosphere during gameplay.”
