Renowned Explorers: International Society

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6.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 80 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 47 out of 80
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 80
  3. Negative: 21 out of 80

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  1. Yosa
    Oct 26, 2015
    5
    There is a lot to appreciate about a game such as this, exploring is fun, finding loot and treasure also fun;
    the food dynamic that limits your exploration length is strategic as well as the small resolve pool that makes you think twice before encounters. I also like the RPG elements that comprise the tech trees and character growth.
    What is missing and is a major issue is a lack of    There is a lot to appreciate about a game such as this, exploring is fun, finding loot and treasure also fun;
    the food dynamic that limits your exploration length is strategic as well as the small resolve pool that makes you think twice before encounters. I also like the RPG elements that comprise the tech trees and character growth.

    What is missing and is a major issue is a lack of any persistence between play throughs, it would be nice to say, receive bonus research and gold based on how many treasures are in your collection or have retinue slots and a stash that persist through all play throughs maybe have played characters keep half there levels; there are many easy ways to add such things to increase the desire to replay the game that wouldn't deter from the essential game balance. As it is, I was not interested in doing more than one expedition, as they are so short and you start again from scratch each time that it more or less aggravates me rather than entertains.    … Expand
  2. Jill89
    Sep 12, 2015
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I came for the artwork and stayed for the strategy. Very XCOM-like. When you realise that the party selection screen is probably the most important part in the game you will love it even more :)… Expand
  3. Yaba123
    Nov 29, 2015
    10
    Renowned Explorers: International Society It is amazingly fun tactics/rogue-like game.

    It is one of those games that you keep playing just one more turn until the sun rises.
  4. yvangeffen
    Sep 2, 2015
    10
    I simply love this piece of art. The deep strategic and tactical gameplay demand a lot of your inner expedition leader.
    Also, the art and audio tingle your senses.
  5. Welding
    Sep 2, 2015
    9
    Tons of fun to play!

    I eat up X-COM, Fire Emblem and other Tactical Strategy Game. Renowned Explorers happened to be totally up my alley. Tons of crunchy mechanics to sink my teeth into and really fun stories to tell and discover!

    Really awesome animations, adorable art, and a lot of content to bite into.
  6. Rikugun
    Sep 11, 2015
    10
    I tried to brute-force my way through this game and lost. Then I went back and made a crew that was best at insulting enemies. I just insulted a pack of wolves. 10/10 would play again :)
  7. Sophie20
    Sep 12, 2015
    10
    Even though I am a 'casual gamer', I really really liked this game that a friend recommended. The fact that I can befriend those cute sheep instead of hitting them was unexpectedly fun! It has tons of exciting and fun moments, like the old abbess in the highlands, she's crazy and witty!

    The learning curve is a bit steep, but it made me feel challenged! And after a few tries and getting    Even though I am a 'casual gamer', I really really liked this game that a friend recommended. The fact that I can befriend those cute sheep instead of hitting them was unexpectedly fun! It has tons of exciting and fun moments, like the old abbess in the highlands, she's crazy and witty!

    The learning curve is a bit steep, but it made me feel challenged! And after a few tries and getting in the correct mood I was able to get further and I was like 'ow..duh'. After that things were still challenging but do-able.    … Expand
  8. raorian
    Sep 24, 2015
    7
    this game has really good potential and is very enjoyable.
    however, it falls in the most important part a rouge like can fall. replay value. u gain very little by doing more playthroughs and there aren't enough events.
    after finishing ftl once i wanted to finish it many more times (on hard). after finishing this once (took me 4 tries), though enjoyable, i didn't want to play again.    this game has really good potential and is very enjoyable.
    however, it falls in the most important part a rouge like can fall. replay value. u gain very little by doing more playthroughs and there aren't enough events.
    after finishing ftl once i wanted to finish it many more times (on hard).
    after finishing this once (took me 4 tries), though enjoyable, i didn't want to play again.

    wait for some dlc or expansion.

    good game. not worth the money.    … Expand
  9. chrixian
    Sep 6, 2015
    7
    I've been on a "turn-based" game kick lately so when this presented itself I had to give it a go. Overall, the game is really good, despite the heavy use of RNG to determine outcomes while exploring-- at first this was very annoying to me (especially when you have a run of poor rolls) but I think it's just that those bad luck moments stick with you longer.

    I'd have preferred to give the    I've been on a "turn-based" game kick lately so when this presented itself I had to give it a go. Overall, the game is really good, despite the heavy use of RNG to determine outcomes while exploring-- at first this was very annoying to me (especially when you have a run of poor rolls) but I think it's just that those bad luck moments stick with you longer.

    I'd have preferred to give the game a 7.5 instead of a 7, but that isn't an option. If the game introduces a difficulty slider and improves the new player experience with a better tutorial, my score would be closer to 9.    … Expand
  10. honestabe
    Jun 1, 2016
    0
    The game is too linear based and missions the same. It's not even like Heart of Africa where you did some actual exploring. Play a game or too and the redundancy will set in and you'll find you're just repeating yourself over and over.

    Not to mention the fact the devs are deleting posts on the official forums on Steam trying to hide how bad the game is or overpriced it is. I'd    The game is too linear based and missions the same. It's not even like Heart of Africa where you did some actual exploring. Play a game or too and the redundancy will set in and you'll find you're just repeating yourself over and over.

    Not to mention the fact the devs are deleting posts on the official forums on Steam trying to hide how bad the game is or overpriced it is.

    I'd recommend a long wait on this one as it's not as good as it might look. The other one that is out recently is a tad better but if you want a real experience exploring then find an emulator and get "Heart of Africa" by EA.    … Expand
  11. turnerjer
    Dec 1, 2015
    10
    Without a doubt this is my game of the year for 2015, and probably in my all-time top 10 or 20 list. my (as of rn) 231.3 hours on my Steam record do not include the 30 or so hours i spent previewing it. i meant to only spend like 20 minutes previewing it, but it is that good. it is also true that i literally stole money to buy this game. i put it back before anyone was the wiser, butWithout a doubt this is my game of the year for 2015, and probably in my all-time top 10 or 20 list. my (as of rn) 231.3 hours on my Steam record do not include the 30 or so hours i spent previewing it. i meant to only spend like 20 minutes previewing it, but it is that good. it is also true that i literally stole money to buy this game. i put it back before anyone was the wiser, but still, this game is so awesome that it temporarily turned me evil.… Expand
  12. Holonia
    Sep 14, 2017
    10
    i can't for the life of me understand how it has such a low user score. Review bombing? This game is incredible. A hidden gem. i implore gamers to try this one out. It's worth every copper.
  13. Mryx
    Jun 4, 2017
    10
    Самая главная стадия игры - приключения. Вам будет предоставляться выбор места на планете, куда отправится в экспедицию, кроме самого первого, по-умолчанию выбираемого случайным образом. Затем местность, куда вы попадете, будет разделена на десятки пунктов назначения. Каждая такая точка генерируется случайно и пока вы её не посетите покрыта туманом. Можно лишь догадываться, что вас ждетСамая главная стадия игры - приключения. Вам будет предоставляться выбор места на планете, куда отправится в экспедицию, кроме самого первого, по-умолчанию выбираемого случайным образом. Затем местность, куда вы попадете, будет разделена на десятки пунктов назначения. Каждая такая точка генерируется случайно и пока вы её не посетите покрыта туманом. Можно лишь догадываться, что вас ждет впереди. Есть небольшие подсказки, которые дают понять, что впереди испытание или сражение или возможность получить сокровище, но с чем конкретно столкнется ваша команда известно одной лишь госпоже случайности. Эти передвижения от точки к точке во время приключения к конечному пункту бросают настоящий вызов. Вы будете ограничены пищей и «попытками». Первая тратится на передвижение и в случае когда еда подойдет к концу вы начнете терять характеристики. Второе — жизни. Потеря жизней во время экспедиции приводит к завершению игры и подсчету очков. Ключ к успеху стратегическое мышление и умение принести в жертву жажду наживы и желание спасти команду, чтобы двигаться дальше.

    Наконец, последний этап — стратегическая карта. Это тихая гавань, где вы сможете потратить все накопленное за время экспедиции. Очки славы, науки, а также деньги и обменять сокровища на возможность рассказать свои истории миру и получить ещё больше очков перечисленных выше. Все это добро имеет свое место применения. Деньги тратим на экипировку, науку на прокачку общих навыков, разбитых на диаметрально отличающиеся друг от друга ветки, славу на привлечение разного народа, дающего бонусы во время следующего приключения. Они являются вашим пассивным бафом, который числится формально, так что во время приключений вы все ещё непобедимое трио, ну или тройка жалких неудачников, которым просто разок повезло.    … Expand
  14. ireviewbadgames
    Aug 15, 2018
    6
    It's hard to say exactly how good of a game this is; I was drawn in by the impressive, unique art-style and the diverse, motley crew of adventurers at your disposal. The game's combat system is surprisingly in-depth and well thought-out, but the very heavy RNG mechanics on the overworld may turn off some players. I am a bit disappointed by the amount of content in the game, though IIt's hard to say exactly how good of a game this is; I was drawn in by the impressive, unique art-style and the diverse, motley crew of adventurers at your disposal. The game's combat system is surprisingly in-depth and well thought-out, but the very heavy RNG mechanics on the overworld may turn off some players. I am a bit disappointed by the amount of content in the game, though I suppose that statement probably speaks volumes on its own. The developers certainly created a solid game, I just wish there was more of it. (even including the paid DLC)

    Overall, Renowned Explorers is a decent title to pick up for those gamers that enjoy board games with a bit of turn-based combat mixed in. If you're hesitant, I highly suggest waiting for a 50% off sale before making a purchase as the game is a bit light on things to do. It is however, a decent game to kill time on a plane or long bus ride.    … Expand

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72

Mixed or average reviews - based on 19 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 19
  3. Negative: 0 out of 19
  1. Everyeye.it
    Jul 1, 2017
    65
    The constant support of Abbey Games through DLC, however, could be the key to a more complete experience, at least from a content point of view.
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  2. Meristation
    Jun 6, 2017
    70
    Another roguelike that explains a tales of pirates with some technical issues but interesting gameplay mechanics.
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  3. SpazioGames
    May 8, 2017
    70
    Renowned Explorers: International Society was a fun and challenging experience, but with few contents. The Emperor’s Challenge adds what the players want, but maybe it is not enough to start a new expedition.
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