The Qaedon Wars - The Story Begins
- September 12, 2019
- Ian C Pook
Get on SteamD&D meets Panzer General in this unique Strategy-RPG hybrid. Drawing inspiration from classic turn-based games and blending with the magic and fantasy of Dungeons and Dragons, The Story Begins is the first installment in The Qaedon Wars saga.
Reviews
- The game offers a nostalgic experience reminiscent of classic tactical games like Fantasy General and Dungeons and Dragons.
- Despite its rough edges, the gameplay is unique and provides a lot of depth, with customizable characters and strategic combat.
- Players can enjoy a significant amount of gameplay time, with many finding it fun and challenging, leading to hours of engagement.
- The game is exceedingly difficult, with many players struggling to progress past the first map due to random equipment and lack of healing options.
- Graphics and UI are considered subpar, which may disappoint players who prioritize visual quality.
- There are reports of technical issues, such as game freezes and tedious item management, which detract from the overall experience.
- graphics3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are generally considered simple and not particularly impressive, which may disappoint those who prioritize visual fidelity. However, the depth of character design compensates for the lack of high-end visuals, suggesting that engaging gameplay can outweigh the need for flashy graphics.
“The graphics may be simple, but they add a lot of depth to the characters.”
“If graphics are important to you, you will probably be disappointed.”
“The graphics aren't the greatest, but sometimes you really just don't need fancy stuff to make a solid and enjoyable game.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The story is highly engaging, with players noting its immersive design and storytelling that encourages repeated playthroughs, particularly highlighting the first mission as a standout experience.
“I have replayed the first mission about 15 times.”
“The design and storytelling concept just makes me lose myself in this game.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay features unique mechanics and an intriguing setting, though it may take some time for players to fully grasp them. While the overall experience is enjoyable, the user interface is noted as needing significant polish.
“The game is rough around the edges - mostly the UI could use a lot of polish; however, the gameplay is rather unique and I really like the setting.”
“It took me a little while to understand the mechanics.”
“The game is rough around the edges; mostly the UI could use a lot of polish. However, the gameplay is rather unique, and I really like the setting.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious, particularly criticizing the lengthy processes involved in buying, selling, and transferring items.
“The buying, selling, and transferring of items is such a long and tedious process.”
“Grinding feels like an endless chore that takes away from the enjoyment of the game.”
“The repetitive nature of grinding makes it feel more like a job than a fun gaming experience.”
