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.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a challenging and hardcore experience, reminiscent of classic tabletop RPGs like Dungeons and Dragons and Fantasy General.
- There is a lot of potential for customization and unique gameplay mechanics, making it an interesting mix of tactical and RPG elements.
- Despite its rough edges and simple graphics, the game provides hours of enjoyment and replayability, appealing to fans of turn-based tactical games.
- The game can be exceedingly difficult, with many players struggling to progress past the first map due to random equipment and lack of healing options.
- The user interface and savegame management are cumbersome, making inventory management and gameplay progression tedious.
- The mixture of hex-based and tile-based gameplay can be jarring, leading to a disjointed experience that some players find frustrating.
- graphics6 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are generally considered simple and not particularly impressive, which may disappoint players who prioritize visual quality. However, many reviewers note that the depth of the characters compensates for the lack of flashy graphics, emphasizing that engaging gameplay can outweigh the need for high-end visuals.
“Simple graphics, but 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.”
- gameplay5 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
Gameplay is described as unique and engaging, with players appreciating the ability to choose core units. However, the mechanics can be initially confusing, and the user interface is noted as needing significant polish to enhance the overall experience.
“I like getting to decide what my core units will be.”
“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.”
“I have no idea why this is so, but I like getting to decide what my core units will be, and I disliked this mechanic.”
- story4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The story is highly engaging, with a captivating design and storytelling concept that immerses players, prompting them to replay missions multiple times.
“The design and storytelling concept just makes me lose myself in this game.”
“I have replayed the first mission about 15 times.”
“The design and storytelling concept just makes me lose myself in this game.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % 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.”
“The buying, selling, and transferring of items is such a long and tedious process.”
