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Enter the realm of the Sacred Lands, where the dawn of a New Age has set in motion the most momentous of wars. Four races now clash with swords and sorcery in a desperate bid to control the destiny of their gods.Amazon.com Product Description
Enter the realm of the Sacred Lands, where the dawn of a New Age has set in motion the most momentous of wars. As the prophecies long foretold, four races now clash with swords and sorcery in a desperate bid to contro… More >>
Out of a slow year for really cool video games, Disciples’ box cover offers promise, overhead strategy combined with rpg rules in a turn based setting. Not to mention four distinct races. Unfortunately the game is so painfully difficult, and not even fun that the tireless gamer must wait even longer for Blizzard to release Diablo II without anything to tide him/her by.
Rating: 2 / 5
This game looks like it was done on a bit of a budget– the cutscene graphics are straight scan-ins from line drawings, there aren’t many levels in any of the campaigns, and the combat is extremely simplistic.
In addition, all of its plusses are accompanied by annoyances. On the plus side, it’s fun for a while to determine how your tiny little band of troops has to be deployed to beat a particular battle. What’s annoying is that one hero can only be accompanied by FIVE troops at most, and only if he’s a high level; most of the game it’s three; sometimes only one. You never have a significant number of heroes, so your armies are severely limited. Plus side: city management is streamlined. Minus: it’s cut to the bone, and actually kind of uninteresting. Plus: magic graphics are great. Minus: the actual spell effects are very basic.
Plus: it’s addictive for a little while, while you’re learning it. Minus: Afterward, you’ll wonder why you wasted your time.
If you want a good Fantasy Turn Based Strategy game, look at Age of Wonders instead.
Rating: 2 / 5
Ok people have “complained” about stuff with this game. For what it is; I like it.
There are 4 races: Empire(human), Moutain Clans(Dwarves), Undead Hordes, Legion of the Damned.
You have 4 campaigns for each race.
You have 3 leaders to choose: Warrior Lord, Mage, Guild Master.
Overall the game is small version of the 3DO heros genra. The AI is ok but I have noticed it does not follow up attacks(normal level) and most can win by getting your leader and the your warrior types to their highest levels.
Magic is ok but as expected there is overlap. Basically the same damage but different graphics. However, at times it can get annoying as the computer pounds your army with spells as you race off to attack a heavily defended castle.
One thing I think is lacking is the AI choosing differnt leader types(ie mage against your warrior lord).
Also, the last level also includes to artifacts that gurantee the victory no matter what.
Your home castle has a super entity protecting it. I have not found a way to attack it just yet. It is probably possible but building up a couple groups and multiattack your enemy.
Even though there are many questionable features, I still liked the game!
I am told the sequals are much better but I will get to them after I play all classes and then have a run at the highest levels.
Rating: 5 / 5
Though the game itself is quite dragging the fact that you must keep a cool head and plan every move before you make it keeps your mind sharp and alert as to the possible outcome of each battle. You must also keep track of what your opponents are doing as they can be very tricky as to their reactons to your attacks. All in all the game was a good investment as it has inspired my son to think before he acts both in the game and in real life. As long as you don’t mind using you MIND then this turn based game is a good mental workout
Rating: 4 / 5
This is a good game for people who like games such as, StarCraft, but desire more RPG features in a game. One of the best i’ve played.
Rating: 5 / 5