Sorcerer King

 PC
Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 21 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 21
  3. Negative: 1 out of 21
  1. Gaming Nexus
    Jul 20, 2015
    95
    Tried and true mechanics combine with flexible customization and an interesting asymmetric challenge to create a fun, challenging game. Worth playing for both newcomers and fantasy TBS veterans alike. A dash of humor and sense of progress make the time fly by.
  2. COGconnected
    Aug 4, 2015
    86
    [A] triumph in the genre.
  3. GamesBeat
    Aug 16, 2015
    85
    Sorcerer King offers a nice strategic balance, and the feeling of carving a swath through a landscape already dominated by your enemy gives the game a fun, challenging feel.
  5. Softpedia
    Jul 15, 2015
    85
    With this new fantasy themed title, and the previous science fiction themed Galactic Civilizations III Stardock has managed to corner the market when it comes to turn-based strategy, delivering a solid mix of both classic and innovative mechanics.
  6. Digital Chumps
    Jul 24, 2015
    82
    Stardock hits it out of the park with Sorcerer King. Turn-based strategy at its finest.
  7. GameSpot
    Sep 1, 2015
    80
    A great twist on the classic 4X formula.
  8. 4P.de
    Aug 17, 2015
    80
    With the sorcerer king as antagonist you are taunted as well as challenged from the very beginning. And while this is a neat creative impulse, the art design, AI and diplomacy options leave hold the concept back.
  9. Impulsegamer
    Aug 11, 2015
    80
    Sorcerer King casts a spell on you and keeps you playing.
  10. ZTGD
    Jul 23, 2015
    80
    Sorcerer King is a game that should appeal to both fans of 4X and turn-based strategy games, and those with an open mind looking to experience something new in the genre. It can take a while to get to grips with everything it has to offer, in particular the doomsday scenario, but it pulls through with aplomb and should keep players coming back for more.
  11. Riot Pixels
    Aug 17, 2015
    75
    Yet again, Stardock did not produce a perfect 4X fantasy game, but Sorcerer King is much better than all their previous attempts. Right now, it is a bit boring, but, fingers crossed, things may change after an expansion or two.
  12. GameWatcher
    Aug 10, 2015
    75
    Sorcerer King’s fatalistic themes are tied cleverly in to its mechanics, resulting in the first game in the Elemental series that really feels like it has a distinct identity.
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  1. Rock, Paper, Shotgun
    Jan 19, 2016
    Age of Wonders III does the big fantasy conquest thing if that’s what you’re looking for, and Stardock’s own Fallen Enchantress is worth a look as well. Sorcerer King deserves plaudits for being something altogether different rather than yet another iteration of a game we’ve been playing for decades.

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User Score
6.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 51 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 51
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 51
  3. Negative: 18 out of 51
  1. Czar
    Jul 16, 2015
    10
    I love the turn based 4x style game. I have played all of the stardock variations. And this one is simply brilliant. You have lost the war,I love the turn based 4x style game. I have played all of the stardock variations. And this one is simply brilliant. You have lost the war, now it is time to ensure you don't cease to exist. While the Sorcerer King is busy trying to destroy the shards in order to ascend to godhood you have to build your rag tag empire up out of the muck and not only prevent it happening but take him down. This game has the "just-one-more-turn" factor in spades. I have spent over 60 hours on it already and most of that was during beta development. If you enjoy fantasy 4x games then this is a must-get game. It is not difficult to get into it but the replay value is enormous and each time the game feels different. Different adversaries, different heroes and magic all make sure that the game has a great deal of variation.… Full Review »
  2. Yosa
    Jul 16, 2015
    2
    I gave it less time than I normally would a 4x game as they are not a very good game format; legendary heroes changed my mind on that last andI gave it less time than I normally would a 4x game as they are not a very good game format; legendary heroes changed my mind on that last and I had hoped this would be a continuation on the work, it has some familiar options and other mimickery, but dissapointed me rather quick.

    This game adopts most aspects of civilization in reguards to city building and turns, it has a main character and as such makes use of rpg elements; the main game is simplified and the ui is more limited, the loot system imediatly turned me off.

    The grafix are undetailed, mediocre and bland unmemorable thing.

    I enjoy legendary heroes now and then, this game I will give a good go one more time to be fair, mabey I played too little to see it properly, some effort went into it, just seemed watered down.    … Full Review »
  3. Demonk
    Jul 21, 2015
    1
    i had such high hopes for this game, i expected Fallen Enchantres improved. Instead we got boring game with 0 replayability value. Campaigni had such high hopes for this game, i expected Fallen Enchantres improved. Instead we got boring game with 0 replayability value. Campaign gets boring after 2 hours. AI does not exist. 1 faction only. I finished game on Insane difficulty in 3 hours / never going back to it.. shame… Full Review »
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