SpellForce: Conquest of Eo

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  • Summary: On a journey to great magical might, explore and control the lands of Eo in this ever-changing turn-based strategy role-playing game. Field armies and heroes in tactical combat, finish hundreds of quests, and gather spells and artefacts to become the most powerful mage of all.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
  1. Softpedia
    Feb 2, 2023
    85
    SpellForce: Conquest of Eo has an interesting structure and does a great job of mixing map-driven strategy and tactical engagements. Each of the three wizard archetypes plays very differently and there’s a ton of content to engage with. The world of Eo is beautifully represented, although it’s pretty standard when it comes to fantasy universes. I would have liked for the three core wizard types to offer even more variety in strategic and tactical situations. But campaigns offer a lot of variety, especially if players are ready to try out new approaches. SpellForce: Conquest of Eo is a solid entry in the franchise that should have aimed for more innovative mechanics.
  2. Game World Navigator Magazine
    May 4, 2023
    83
    It’s hard to call Conquest of Eo a sequel, because it’s so different from its predecessors. But at the very least, it’s a great spiritual successor, and it knows how to keep player’s interest. [page 60]
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  3. COGconnected
    Feb 9, 2023
    82
    Fans of the Spellforce franchise may balk at the absence of the usual RTS/RPG mashup mechanics. Spellforce: Conquest of Eo hops on the turn-based train, but the game is every bit as engaging as earlier entries in the series. It’s just different. Even players a little fatigued by the glut of turn-based RPGs should give it a go, as the game’s combat is accessible and fun. In all honesty, I’m personally hoping the next numbered game in the franchise returns to its roots, but this change in direction has its own pleasures.
  4. IGN France
    Apr 3, 2023
    79
    This strategic Heroes-style spinoff does not hesitate to multiply new gameplay ideas. Most are even good and work well! A daring bet that pays off, despite some flaws.
  5. PC Games
    Feb 15, 2023
    70
    Even though it lacks fresh ideas, Spellforce: Conquest of Eo offers hours of fun with its rock-solid gameplay loop. The turn-based combat is accessible and fast, there are plenty of spells to research and things to do in every round. Just don't expect a game that you will keep revisiting for a very long time.
  6. GameWatcher
    Feb 7, 2023
    70
    SpellForce: Conquest of Eo is a good reason to return to the universe, but it feels far less epic in scale when compared to the previous titles.
  7. GLHF on Sports Illustrated
    Mar 9, 2023
    60
    A competent, if not groundbreaking change of pace for the SpellForce series that is a good foundation for future additions.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 9
  3. Negative: 1 out of 9
  1. awa1awa1
    Feb 18, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 21€ (now 30€) on launch day, I feel like I robbed them!
    A lot of people compare it with might and magic or age of wonder, but the campaign map and the crafting system reminds me a lot of TW Warhammer, which is a very good thing.
    I especially like the very short battles, that can be challenging, but if you find the right tactic (f.e. holy water crafting with the alchemist will destroy undead hordes in the south) the dynamics can change drastically. And with the huge map, as well as the various factions and quests, you won't get bored after a few playthroughs.
    Game of the year for now, at least for me!    … Expand
  2. ankancr1
    Feb 13, 2023
    10
    Really liked this game. Good jobb all the devs and people who have worked with it.
  4. Orkze
    Feb 15, 2023
    10
    This is such a gem! You don't have that many options to set it up, but that's not your rando 4x game, where you do the same stuff over againThis is such a gem! You don't have that many options to set it up, but that's not your rando 4x game, where you do the same stuff over again and it gets boring after the initial exploration. This is an evolving game, where you learn and unlock new stuff all the time, figure out awesome recipes and combos. Keeps gettin better zhe longer I play!… Expand
  5. KhiljasKhan
    Feb 17, 2023
    9
    Das ist Mal ein erfrischend anderes Strategiespiel. Nach unzähligen Stunden ertappe ich mich immer noch dabei "nur noch eine Runde" spielen zuDas ist Mal ein erfrischend anderes Strategiespiel. Nach unzähligen Stunden ertappe ich mich immer noch dabei "nur noch eine Runde" spielen zu wollen :)

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    This is a refreshingly different strategy game. After countless hours I still find myself wanting to play "just one more round" :)    … Expand
  6. HubertL
    Feb 17, 2023
    9
    Conquest of Eo offers an interesting mix of gameplay elements. The battle ist fast and challenging. I can still remember all the times I couldConquest of Eo offers an interesting mix of gameplay elements. The battle ist fast and challenging. I can still remember all the times I could outsmart the ai and win an unwinnable Battle.… Expand
  7. wolfaust
    Feb 6, 2023
    7
    It's like playing Master of Magic with Heroes of Might and Magic III mechanics within the SpellForce universe.
  8. SRKNZ
    Feb 14, 2023
    2
    I played a lot of Might and Magic in my day, so I thought I'd give this a go.

    I'll be honest and say I this don't like this game. You are    I played a lot of Might and Magic in my day, so I thought I'd give this a go.

    I'll be honest and say I this don't like this game. You are asked to do a variety of things, the relationship between which, is not well explained. It feels, to me, counter intuitive. I personally think this game would have been better had it tried to do less and tied ideas together.

    In summary, feels like a disjointed, complex mess, that could have accomplished more, had it taken the simple lesions from Might and Magic and built upon them.    … Expand

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