Endless Legend

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  1. Xtiaan72
    Sep 21, 2014
    10
    This game is full of new immersive game play concepts that breath new life into 4X Fantasy genre. I can't understand why anyone who is a fan of this genre would give this anything other than a nine or a ten. That it was made by a small indie development team makes it all the more impressive.

    It features a stream-lined province management system that makes managing huge empires easy and    This game is full of new immersive game play concepts that breath new life into 4X Fantasy genre. I can't understand why anyone who is a fan of this genre would give this anything other than a nine or a ten. That it was made by a small indie development team makes it all the more impressive.

    It features a stream-lined province management system that makes managing huge empires easy and avoids the late game tedium that usually plagues this genre. It does this without sacrificing any depth like Civ V did.

    The turn based 'phased' combat system is so intuitive and is such an improvement when compared to other games in the genre that you will wonder why it hasn't been done before.

    The factions are extremely well done and they all play completely differently. The artwork, graphic design and lore create real atmosphere that really transports you to a fully formed new fantasy universe.

    I know I'm absolutely gushing about this game but I have been looking for something like this for a long time... and games like Fallen Enchantress, World of Magic and Age of Wonders III were extremely disappointing for me. They weren't games that pushed the 4X genre forward in new interesting directions.

    If you if you love this genre and you have been waiting for a new game that has a formula that makes you stay up all night saying 'one more turn' then this is the game for you. I can't understand why someone would give it a bad review except that they probably aren't dedicated strategy gamers. Perhaps, they didn't play through the tutorial to get a grasp on all the new game concepts that Endless Legend brings to the table.    … Expand
  2. ChosenOne
    Sep 20, 2014
    9
    Endless Legend feels not like a raw strategy, but a bit like a tale. It so awesome to explore this new unique world at first time!
    I score not a 10/10 only because I know what else I want in this game:
    I want cities to upgrade visually during the game, and I want my marines to have a miniguns at the end!
  3. games4breakfast
    Sep 20, 2014
    10
    The team of Amplitude got my attention with Endless Space and with the innovative way they are developing their games (aka Games2Gether, a great crowdsourcing initiative).

    Now they deliver a fresh take on the 4X genre, the scifi/fantasy setting works very well. The GUI is at its best (and I am rather critical on that aspect, having a long experience of GUI modding in several other    The team of Amplitude got my attention with Endless Space and with the innovative way they are developing their games (aka Games2Gether, a great crowdsourcing initiative).

    Now they deliver a fresh take on the 4X genre, the scifi/fantasy setting works very well. The GUI is at its best (and I am rather critical on that aspect, having a long experience of GUI modding in several other games). The visuals are really cool (from artworks, to the table top like procedural map). The asymetric factions offer 'endless' replayability (and are really something different from any other strategy games)...

    This is why this game deserves the best score I can give!

    If you like grand strategy games, give Endless Legend a try, you won't be disapointed! And the price tag is really low compared to any other new games of that level of quality !    … Expand
  4. Vladec
    Sep 19, 2014
    10
    Endless Legend is one of the 4x-Games that make a big step Forward. Actual and beautiful graphics, nice Soundtrack, unseen Features and a lot of fun. A must have for EVERY 4x/Fantasy-Gamer.
  5. Drewwest
    Sep 19, 2014
    10
    Speaking as an avid fan of X4 and RPG style games. This ticks all the boxes. Visually the game is stunning, the art work and the 3D rendering is exceptional. Each and every major faction (of the eight) is different from one another, and this really changes the way you play, and interact with the other factions and the fictional world of Auriga. You can loose yourself in this game, itsSpeaking as an avid fan of X4 and RPG style games. This ticks all the boxes. Visually the game is stunning, the art work and the 3D rendering is exceptional. Each and every major faction (of the eight) is different from one another, and this really changes the way you play, and interact with the other factions and the fictional world of Auriga. You can loose yourself in this game, its refreshing, and a complete joy to play.… Expand
  6. hierax
    Sep 19, 2014
    7
    If you like CIV, you will like this game. Its like CIV in a science fiction setting. One thing that bothers me is the 2000's like graphics in this kind of games. The Units are not very detailed, the fighting animations are boring. But its the same in CIV. Games like the Total War series manage to show hundreds or thousands of detailed Models during a Battle, why is itnot possible in 4xIf you like CIV, you will like this game. Its like CIV in a science fiction setting. One thing that bothers me is the 2000's like graphics in this kind of games. The Units are not very detailed, the fighting animations are boring. But its the same in CIV. Games like the Total War series manage to show hundreds or thousands of detailed Models during a Battle, why is itnot possible in 4x games like CIV or Endless Legend to create some detailed models if they dont nearly touch that unitcount ? Diplomacy seems to be ok so far, but i didnt play very much until now. The exploring is similar to CIV or other games too. This game doesnt invent new stuff, it just offers you an alternative story or galaxy to play in. I like the Hero system, you can command Hero units and equip them with items you find. They are skillable with a skilltree, so you can give them your personal touch like in a RPG. The artwork is beautiful, like mentioned by others before (Unitpictures).… Expand
  7. SargonZA
    Sep 19, 2014
    10
    Endless Legend is, without doubt, one of the deepest and most inspired 4x turn based fantasy games I have had the pleasure of playing. It has that "one more turn" addiction that'll keep you going way past midnight. It is gleefully complex (city building has never been this interesting) while retaining all the usual 4x tenants you've come to expect. The playable factions all feel inspiredEndless Legend is, without doubt, one of the deepest and most inspired 4x turn based fantasy games I have had the pleasure of playing. It has that "one more turn" addiction that'll keep you going way past midnight. It is gleefully complex (city building has never been this interesting) while retaining all the usual 4x tenants you've come to expect. The playable factions all feel inspired (not just reskins) and the minor factions you encounter in the world actually matter.

    One word of caution: Make sure you fire up the tutorial. Or else you won't know what you're doing.    … Expand
  8. GunnerFire
    Sep 19, 2014
    10
    EL is new and fresh X4 strategy game, as veteran of x4 games like AOW3,heroes 1-6,FE:LH,walock1-2 and more i can say there is enough depth and customization to play long period of time, graphics, sound and UI are the best you find in this type of games.
  9. pwk11
    Sep 18, 2014
    10
    This is a very well made game.I bought early access and loved it then.Some new ideas in a solid 4x game.And the devs are all over the feedback from players.Answering questions ect. in the forums,and changing things for the better. There are some very good play throughs on youtube to judge for yourself.I give it a 9/10. I have been playing 4x games since civ 1.
  10. Ogrette
    Sep 18, 2014
    10
    Finally a new 4X that reinvents the wheel! Hexagonal Board which oozes life at every corner. Graphics are very convincing although the board becomes a bit hectic / complex when you max your cities out and throngs of units stroll down the plains and mountains.
    To be honest, I always cut the ambient music when I geek around Strategy games. Well not this time around as the music takes you to    Finally a new 4X that reinvents the wheel! Hexagonal Board which oozes life at every corner. Graphics are very convincing although the board becomes a bit hectic / complex when you max your cities out and throngs of units stroll down the plains and mountains.
    To be honest, I always cut the ambient music when I geek around Strategy games. Well not this time around as the music takes you to this not-so-peaceful Auriga planet.

    In terms of Gameplay, I had loved Endless Space but felt a bit lonely in all this vacuum. + ship design I felt was a bit cumbersome and fake. Well, this one is just a home run as I love fine-tuning my units to the core.

    Students: the shortest route to making yourself a drop-out is getting your hands on this game. Same with you people in a relationships wanting for to take some time for yourself.    … Expand
  11. Jopong
    Sep 18, 2014
    10
    I've played about 3 hours of the game and all I can say is: Wonderful! It's innovative, fresh, deep an much more. It's like CIV with more RPG Elements and Fantasy.
    I love it!
  12. DMT
    Sep 18, 2014
    10
    After loving Endless Space I am loving the lore on Auriga!! :) Amplitude really have made a much bigger game now and if they support it and add so much FREE DLC like they did to flavour and expand Endless Space then this could be a classic! Civ BE look out!!
  13. AdventurerBlitz
    Sep 18, 2014
    10
    Endless Legend is a new twist on traditional fantasy themed 4xs. It has some traditional and many new races, each with its own unique twist. Each major faction throughout the game, follows a compelling interactive questline which is followed throughout each game. The game has a rich lore, linking this game with Amplitude's other games, Endless Space and Dungeon of the Endless. The lore,Endless Legend is a new twist on traditional fantasy themed 4xs. It has some traditional and many new races, each with its own unique twist. Each major faction throughout the game, follows a compelling interactive questline which is followed throughout each game. The game has a rich lore, linking this game with Amplitude's other games, Endless Space and Dungeon of the Endless. The lore, coupled with the refreshing mechanics, and all of the effort Amplitude has put into this game make this a fantastic game.… Expand
  14. Selek
    Sep 18, 2014
    10
    I highly recommend Endless Legend. The gameplay is fun, the graphics are gorgeous, and the mechanics are surprisingly innovative.

    The game offers several new variations on the traditional 4x formula. Instead of building a city anywhere, the player can build only one city per region, which means initial placement of cities is especially important. Instead of limiting cities to a    I highly recommend Endless Legend. The gameplay is fun, the graphics are gorgeous, and the mechanics are surprisingly innovative.

    The game offers several new variations on the traditional 4x formula. Instead of building a city anywhere, the player can build only one city per region, which means initial placement of cities is especially important. Instead of limiting cities to a certain size on the strategic map, as in Civ, this game allows one to expand the physical boundaries of cities. Fallen Enchantress had a similar feature, but it's better-implemented here; it's very satisfying to expand one's "boroughs" and watch one's city grow across the map.

    Endless Legend has an unusual tech design, too; instead of following one tree, the player has some freedom to skip techs to progress from one age to the next, which promises more replayability.

    And the game has an interesting tactical combat system, too. The player gives one set of orders at turn start, but those orders may or may not be followed, because the game processes the turn in "initiative" order, meaning that your slower troops may have obsolete orders once it's their turn to move.

    Endless Legend also features a stronger AI than its predecessor, Endless Space. That said, it's not realistic to expect Deep Blue in this genre; the map and battlefields are too complex for a chess-like AI But for me, at least, the AI gives me a good game.

    Overall, I highly recommend this game.    … Expand
  15. DBeta
    Sep 18, 2014
    10
    Short and sweet, Endless Legend is one hell of a Fantasy 4x full of win and does not disappoint. I would recommend it to anyone into the Strategy/4X Genre in a heartbeat. This is launch is just the tip of the iceberg, lots more content to come and A+ support from the Dev team behind this masterpiece will keep me hooked on this game for a long, long time.
  16. Shinfoxxy
    Sep 18, 2014
    10
    Endless Legend provides a very refreshing take on the 4X genre with charismatic and unique factions, with each their own storyline and quests which dramatically increases the game's replayability. It promises countless hours of fun and delivers. The game mechanics are skillfully crafted and the art is also wonderful!
  17. DeltaPattern
    Sep 18, 2014
    10
    I was looking for a worthy successor of Master of Magic. It is all that and more: 4X empire management, RPG layer, deep universe and lore, and the factions are so diverse that it promises hours of fun. I took part to the Early Access and did not regret it. Big thumbs up!
  18. vXxo0oxXv
    Sep 18, 2014
    9
    Endless legend has come a long way since the early access release, with thousands of bug fixes, AI improvements, balance changes, new factions, and gameplay tweaking. The end product is a beautifully produced 4X game, with some really cool innovations. Customizable factions, customizable units, hero skill trees, and an open ended tech tree to name a few. I've been a big fan of the CivEndless legend has come a long way since the early access release, with thousands of bug fixes, AI improvements, balance changes, new factions, and gameplay tweaking. The end product is a beautifully produced 4X game, with some really cool innovations. Customizable factions, customizable units, hero skill trees, and an open ended tech tree to name a few. I've been a big fan of the Civ games for a long time, and I can honestly say this game gives that series a good run for its money. Having a lot of fun with it… Expand
  19. Nosferatiel
    Sep 18, 2014
    9
    Endless Legend (EL) is a very ambitious simultaneously turn based new 4X (eXplore, eXpand, eXploit, eXterminate) strategy game in a fantasy setting by Amplitude studios (Endless Legend, Dungeon of the Endless). The general setting is unusual, as you're stranded on the planet Auriga that has been a favoured laboratory of a powerful precursor race, the Endless, until they erased themselvesEndless Legend (EL) is a very ambitious simultaneously turn based new 4X (eXplore, eXpand, eXploit, eXterminate) strategy game in a fantasy setting by Amplitude studios (Endless Legend, Dungeon of the Endless). The general setting is unusual, as you're stranded on the planet Auriga that has been a favoured laboratory of a powerful precursor race, the Endless, until they erased themselves from existence in a large civil war.
    Now, you take control of one out of 8 standard factions or any custom faction you create in an editor, using the basic gameplay of one of the 8 with some modifiers. Your goal is to survive as Auriga is slowly drifting towards an everlasting winter that will snuff out all life left on its surface. There are several victory conditions you can fulfill, ranging from "bucket"-type conditions like gathering enough currency or being the highest in score at a configurable turn limit to fulfilling a quest and building an expensive wonder, exterminating all concurrents or researching yourself to victory. Not all of these victory conditions are equally fun to reach as "filling a bucket" can be quite tedious, but the different factions are also specialised at reaching different victory conditions.
    And this is where EL is ambitious in the sense that its 8 factions are very asymmetrically designed:
    - The Wild Walkers are the not so usual Elves of the game, using woods to boost their industrial proficiency. They get to be the production powerhouse of the game.
    - The Vaulters are the survivors of the Dungeon of the Endless game, stranded on the planet. Hightech-dwarfs of a sort with heavy armor and the best science output.
    - The Rowing Clans are supposed to be the traders of the planet. They cannot declare war, are better than the NSA at finding out who's selling or buying what to a common marketplace you can get access to by research, and can actually even trade-ban people, bleeding them dry, economically.
    - The Drakken are the peacekeepers, a draconid race interested in achieving diplomatic victory by using their influence to force whole empires into peace or alliance with them.
    - The Ardent Mages can use spells on the map and in combat. Given enough currency, a weak army of them can still beat a superior foe with enough magic support fire.
    - The Necrophage do not do anything but feed, war and reproduce. Peace is not an option, as is not conquering. The Zergs of the planet, indeed.
    - The Broken Lords are living armors thinking of themselves as paladins and leeching life like vampires. Lorewise, one of my favourites, their gameplay is centered on currency to buy population with.
    - The Cultists of the Eternal End have only one city and expand by converting minor faction villages across the planet to generate troops for them and to harvest resources for them.

    In general, this asymmetry is what makes the game nice, but it is also its vulnerability. As each faction plays differently, the AI also has to account for that. During the Early Access phase, the AI made huge jumps and has become a threat to the unwary at higher difficulty levels, now, but still fails in the endgame. It doesn't recognize that, given it is close to winning, the human player in the game will go to lengths to eradicate them. On the other hand, in the beginning, different AI personalities shine through. Around the Ardent Mages, there's always a lot of scorched earth destroyed minor faction villages, while Wild Walkers spread and pacify, instead. I'm quite confident that this will improve, further, but I rate what's present, now.
    Therefore I downright recommend to play this game in multiplayer. The simultaneous turns allow for fast games, compared to other titles. You can set turn timers and therefore force people to be fast, or give each and everyone as much time as they want, but a long game would last 4 hours, at most, on fast speed settings.
    Even there, though, the asymmetry of the game design has its dangers. You can equip your units with better and better equipment through the ages, having to use strategic resources on the map to get the very best, but there's a clear preference for some attributes being far better than others. Some units you gain by assimilating minor factions (you can then build their units and get some bonus per controlled village of that faction) are better than standard units and certainly better than most other units on the planet. I'm thinking of e.g. Kazanjii demons or Haunts of the Ended here, both having a chain hit special ability.
    One thing I have to add about the techtree: It is not linear, there's no clear progression. In each "era", you have to choose at least x technologies, then you progress to the next era. Each time you research something, the cost for the next research increases, no matter the era its out of.

    Overall, the game has a lot of depth for someone who favours empire management over combat. There's still lots of balancing and AI-tuning to do, but the game is fun and I recommend it.    … Expand
  20. Eysteinh
    Sep 18, 2014
    9
    I have played turn based strategy games for the last 25 year and I have been a play tester for several of the old great games (for example Civ4). I will be very upfront in why I rate Endless Legend (EL) so high (9/10) is because of the new ideas and its potential, not because it is flawless.

    What I like about Endless Legend is that they have made innovations in the genre. The combat    I have played turn based strategy games for the last 25 year and I have been a play tester for several of the old great games (for example Civ4). I will be very upfront in why I rate Endless Legend (EL) so high (9/10) is because of the new ideas and its potential, not because it is flawless.

    What I like about Endless Legend is that they have made innovations in the genre. The combat system is a good example of this, it allows semi real time combat at your own pace during your turn. This creates a tactical battles while allowing the turn based part of the game not to suffer and the pace of the game is still good. The world of Auriga and the world generator is also top notch. The map itself looks like a board game map and the region system creates interesting mechanisms for example with quests. The artwork is beautiful and reminds me of old role-playing book artwork of monsters.

    The balance of the game is not yet perfect, but very much playable. The AI hopefully can become even better and finally the multiplayer out of syncs needs to be fixed. I also wish for much more features, for example team game and setting positions in multiplayer and better victory conditions and solving the age old question of how to make the game fun even for players loosing the victory race. In a sense the victory condition thus could use some work.

    Finally the developer has a history of continuing developing the game and releasing free content so in time this game can become even greater. I have not influenced my score based on this merit but I think it should be mentioned.

    I think any fan of the turn based strategy genre should avail of the opportunity to play Endless Legend as it brings a lot of fresh ideas to the table and could keep your spark and interest for turn based games alive.    … Expand
  21. Propbuddha
    Sep 18, 2014
    10
    Endless Legend is a fresh take on the "4X" genre with original (yet familiar) factions, beautiful graphics and great game play. Highly recommended to turn-based strategy fans who are looking to lose 100s of hours in a fantasy setting.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 37 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
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  2. Mixed: 3 out of 37
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  1. SpazioGames
    Feb 10, 2015
    85
    The masterpiece you don't expect, who knows how to remedy many flaws of the more famous rivals without disrupting any of the mechanics which we have become accustomed, using instead many original ideas to give a boost to the genre.
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  2. CD-Action
    Jan 9, 2015
    80
    A complex, polished and really pretty game that has nothing to be shamed of even when compared to Sid Meier’s Civilization. [13/2014, p.44]
  3. Games Master UK
    Dec 21, 2014
    89
    A beautiful strategy diamond that breathes new life into a tired genre. [Christmas 2014, p.71]
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