Reviewers Liked
- Sense of progression
- Atmosphere blends fantasy into real medieval Germany to create a unique game world
Reviewers Didn't Like
- Inconsistent quest triggers
- Combat gets repetitive
Legends of Eisenwald
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Legends of Eisenwald is a new genre crossing indie title developed by Russian company Aterdux Entertainment. LoE had been in Steam Early Access since around 2013 and was officially released on the 2nd of July this year. Like many of the titles kicking...
By CriticalHit onLegends of Eisenwald is a slightly rough-hewn romp through Germanic legend that's engaging and entertaining despite its lack of depth.
By PCGamer onWhile Legends of Eisenwald is something of a grim, brutal experience much like the land in question back in the 15th century, the game is certainly a unique addition to a genre that has mostly settled into a high-fantasy comfort zone. Strong storytelling and sheer novelty make guiding Heinrich and his pals around the dark forests of old-time Deutschland enthralling...even if you do miss the magic missiles and elves every so often.
By GameSpot onLegends of Eisenwald is not a deep tactical game, but its fast turn-based pace and strong rhythm make it one that's eminently playable even through its dry German history-fantasy setting. It's over-ambitious in its story construction, both technically...
By in.ign.com onLegends of Eisenwald is an old school RPG with elements of strategy and turn-based combat. Gather your troops and embark on a dangerous journey to carve your name into the legends of the grim lands of Eisenwald where all the supernatural superstitions...
By ign.com onAlpha and Early Access reviews offer our preliminary verdicts on in-development games. We may follow up this unscored review with a final, scored review in the future. Read our full review policy for details.I knew that Legends of Eisenwald wasn't quite...
By PC Gamer onNette mittelalterliche Mischung aus RPG und Strategie, der es besonders in Sachen Charakterentwicklung und Kampf an Tiefe...
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