Adrebaline Vault brings us a review of Disciples 2 - Dark Prophecy, the recently released turn based strategy game with strong RPG elements by Strategy First. Once again, it is a very positive review, rating the game 4 out of 5 stars and offering this conclusion:
Disciples II doesn’t raise the bar for turn-based strategy games by introducing new concepts, breaking AI logic barriers, and offering a unique design. It contains concepts introduced in many previous titles, and indeed, most avid gamers will be able to open the box and jump into the fray without reading the rules. But it grabs hold of the intangible elements of interactive entertainment -- atmosphere, compelling gameplay, and emotion -- and runs with them.
The fantasy setting, with flamboyant and exaggerated warriors, devils with festering hides, and dwarves with over-sized axes and hammers, has a fantastic look and feel all its own. You aren’t in the neat-and-clean world of sparkling elves and prancing unicorns anymore; rather, Disciples II’s dark and foreboding nature gives the game its own distinctive air. By creating a world of great texture, the designers prevent Disciples II from being relegated to copycat status, and instead make it a worthy addition to any player’s collection.
Strategy First has built a rock-solid product with no major bugs. It’s easy to get into, the campaigns can be approached in a variety of ways, and the quests contain more twists and turns than any turn-based game I’ve played. I can’t say for certain if it’ll be a classic, but it’s definitely a contender. |
Disciples 2 review at AVault
