Nordic Warriors
As someone who played Myth 2 and Myth 3 years ago(But unfortunately missed playing the first game), I’m still waiting with great anticipation for those games to be either remastered or adapted for modern platforms in order to be able to play them once again. In all the years since Myth 3 came out, there has not been a release of any RTS game that comes close to replicating the unique style of that trilogy. Until Nordic Warriors, that is.
I came across this game completely by accident while routinely browsing on Humble Store, and as someone who very much loves everything with Scandinavian themes(Which the developers did a fantastic job of adapting and implementing in the game) I went and checked the game’s page on Steam. Upon seeing its striking resemblance to the Myth series from the screenshots, even before reading the game’s description which explicitly mentions it as inspiration, I instantly downloaded the demo, played it, and I was not disappointed. After playing the first three levels on the demo, instantly purchased the full game, went on to continue right from where I left off and finished it all two days later.
– Real player with 32.0 hrs in game
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Nordic Warriors draws heavily on Myth games developed by Bungie back in the mid- to late-90s. The developer (a 2-person team!) of Nordic Warriors even stated that they were tired of waiting for more games like Myth to be released, so they set out to build their own. If you loved Myth, I feel you’ll also love Nordic Warriors, but this is no Myth clone. Don’t get me wrong, there are a lot of similarities to Bungie’s series, but enough unique ideas that Nordic Warriors can stand alone.
The gameplay is real time tactical (RTT). If you’ve never played a game like this, it boils down to starting with a limited number of units per level. Positioning your units, timing attacks, choosing stylistic matchups, and finding unit synergies are all factors that determine success of failure. Your units gain experience which makes them tougher, more accurate, and generally “better” in different ways depending on type of unit. This adds a fun facet that makes the loss of even one unit really impactful. Not only do you have to wait until the next level starts to get a fresh unit, but that new unit is now the weak link in your crack team of warriors.
– Real player with 14.8 hrs in game
Monolithic
So I really do like the idea of this game, and I did have a lot of fun playing it!
However I think the tutorial should be a little expanded? I still don’t quite understand how capturing the cities work and I played a few rounds with a friend.
I wish the sandbox had monoliths to fight so I could practice there, and I think it would be helpful if we could pick the Monoliths we’re using in the sandbox mode so that we could practice them against others.
Sometimes when you play the tutorial it freezes up and doesn’t actually play, but that can be remedied by closing the game and opening it again.
– Real player with 1.4 hrs in game
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I recommend this game only because it is free. it seems like the game needs a little bug squashing and there is no single player. HOWEVER, I like the idea of it, the UI works, the art looks good, and the music is great! Here are some videos of gameplay and a broken tutorial:
Without multiplayer, there is not much to sink your teeth into, especially considering that the tutorial broke on the second “playthrough”. I would not suggest getting your hopes up for this until the player base expands or you have friends who are interested in playing.
– Real player with 0.4 hrs in game
Legendary Hoplite
- Play as Dio, a young commander who slays waves of monsters storming to the city using familiar weapons like spears, swords, shields.
- Our enemies are the beasts and mythical tribes from Greek Mythology, extremely cruel and have a deep hatred for humans.
- Weapons with deadly power and artifacts blessed by gods can be collected by killing the most vicious monsters. Pray for Tyche – The goddess of luck will smile.
- During the battles, Dio must lead his army. Use the right strategies, to counter the diverse enemies in great number.
- They are legendary mythical creatures that caused so much agony for mankind. Now, they will wield their primordial impetuous strength to pierce through our defense line.
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More than 100 levels designed in A-RPG style mixing with Tower Defense.
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More than 60 kinds of monsters with hundreds of variants.
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Many bosses from the original Greek Mythology monsters like Cerberus, Hydra, Gorgon, Minotaur…
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Huge variety of items to collect and equip in your endless hunts.
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Many kinds of armies with dozens of special skills for you to freely build many strategies.
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Blessing from God’s system to aid your battles.
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And many more secrets lie under achievements waiting for you to discover.
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Demigod
I regret the times, when I couldn’t play this game in it’s prime, when tournaments were alive. But I don’t regret buying digital copy now.
Back in 2008, when I read about the game, DotA Allstars was already a thing you need to be aware of if you play games. And I was indeed aware. I tried the thing and got bored pretty quickly. Something was amiss. Something didn’t want me to enjoy the game, and I felt out of place, when I heard praise about this new exciting genre like MOBA.
When I read about Demigod I got a little flame of hope lit up in me. Everything from background of characters to the name of the game and a little story behind already was to my liking. But would the gameplay keep up with that? I wasn’t sure.
– Real player with 207.7 hrs in game
First off, let me state that when Demigod was released, it’s multiplayer was pretty much broken due to the publisher insisting on doing the netcode and sucking at it hardcore. This issue has since been resolved, and is no longer an issue; the multiplayer works just fine now, no real problems.
Now, from there, let’s get into a few aspects of the game itself:
Demigod is a MOBA style game, where you play as a single hero/champion/demigod/whatever style character who starts off kinda flimsy, and gradually levels up, fighting large armies of enemy units with the goal of defeating the enemy team. Thing LoL, HoN, DotA, Smite, Dawngate and so on.
– Real player with 137.0 hrs in game
Longphort
Frequently crashes, couldn’t make it past the first raid.
– Real player with 0.1 hrs in game
Para Bellum
Para Bellum — is a real-time strategy puzzle game that will require a high level of microcontrol from you. The action takes place in an original fantasy universe in which you have to take control of the fate of an entire continent. During the story campaign, you will take one castle after another by storm, step by step freeing your patrimony from the power of the vile but powerful empire of Denatar. Para Bellum is an unusual RTS that uses original mechanics for the genre.
You are the first ruler to unite the scattered kingdoms of western Kiltmer under your rule in order to effectively counter the threat of the elven empire of Denatar. However, the Emperor of the Elves and the most vile of his vassals managed to outwit you: your army was weakened, your brother was killed, and you managed to escape only by a miracle, after a fierce battle for the capital. Many years have passed, and finally you have the opportunity to return what is yours by right, recapture every fortress of western Kiltmer and end the rule of the cunning elves!
Having examined the sketch of the fortress walls from your scouts, having analyzed the enemy’s defenses, you lined up your army in the correct formation, putting each troop in its place. All troops have special abilities and their own specialization. It is necessary to correctly combine units with their abilities to overcome the enemy’s defense.
However, it doesn’t end there! You have to personally lead the assault, opening up the potential of each troop on each of the five attacking lines simultaneously. Cover defenseless soldiers with shields, dodge the devastating shots of enemy ballistae, counteract the attacks of the besieged, light torches in the darkness and In the end, break through the gates of the coveted castle with successive blows of your rams!
The game sets certain conditions at the stage of army formation. You are free to choose the troops and their formation by yourself. To line up a turtle bristling with shields so that no enemy arrow reaches the target, or opposite, to shower the defenders with heavy fire of their own arrows, so that they are afraid to even look towards your impending army - the choice is yours! Most importantly, do not forget that to counter the enemy’s defenses on each of the attacking lines, you need to select the appropriate units in your own army.
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Para Bellum is characterized by high dynamics of what is happening, any mistake or delay can cost you dearly.
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You will need to collect a unique army, to successfully complete the level. This feature turns the preparatory assault phase into a puzzle.
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There are three sets of challenges for each level, differing in their complexity. Maximum difficulty will require you to concentrate and use all units competently.
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The army formation depends on your playing style.
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Many interesting and varied squads and mini-games associated with them.
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Colorful locations and formidable fortresses.
Okhlos: Omega
This is indeed a pretty fun game when it comes down to its core gameplay. I’m not sure about the price tag associated with this but will gladly gives this an enthusiastic thumbs up if can pick this game up for 10 bucks or less.
The best thing about this game is that it’s very east to pick up and play. There really isn’t much to it other than running around and picking up citizens along the way to add to your mob and wreck every thing and every one that stands in your way.
It isn’t all about just running around though. There are times in which you have to defend against certain types of attacks an enemy makes and when to rally the mob together to avoid a trap or hazard.
– Real player with 21.6 hrs in game
Time to dispense some mob justice on Zeus & his pals as we get to lace up our sandals and head out on an Odyssey worth writing Homer about in - Okhlos.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EUfkg3Wq0dA
Probably best described as a mob-handed, roguelite brawler you lead a group of disgruntled Greeks across the ancient world to the gates of Mount Olympus. Your goal - to destroy all the gods. But rather than taking the old Kratos, God of War approach you don’t actually get you hands dirty. Instead you get your horde of fighters, slaves and citizens to do all the head bashing for you. Sending them chasing after your target reticle in something akin to a twin-stick rampage of destruction.
– Real player with 17.1 hrs in game
A Total War Saga: TROY
Would I recommend this game? Yes, but with a caveat. To explain why I’m going to separate this review into two halves, because the game itself and the product need to be viewed separately.
The game itself is great, splitting the campaign between up to three modes, depending upon whether you buy the Mythological expansion pack. You can play it straight like any other Total War game, view it through the lens of the saga itself were Heroes fight solo, Harpies are an all girl team of Javelin throwers, or Centaurs are mounted Archers. With the DLC you can play full on Jason and the Argonauts with all the mythical creatures of legend, It all adds up to a refreshingly varied way to play the same game. The Battle Map is also a highlight, some thought having gone into it resulting in varied terrain types and features that allow you to exploit a well balanced army. Chokepoints Spearmen can hold, hills and rocky outcroppings to give ranged units greater distance, and woods your swordsmen can lie in. Horsemen are in the game but there are significantly fewer than in previous games, chiefly because of the time period. The AI is also pretty decent, not just charging in like an idiot but often flanking or sending in skirmishers to soften you up before their melee arrive.
– Real player with 119.2 hrs in game
Pros :
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HECTOOOOOOOR
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Play the realistic version of Troy.
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The version where Agamemnon is just another Bronze Age Conqueror and not an Evil Frat Boy
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Mad-Eye Moody is a husband that is trying to get his wife back that was abducted by a teenager who couldn’t keep it in his pants.
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It has Taurox The Brass Bulls
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Cute 3 headed Doge
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Hunt monsters like Geralt
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Age of Empires 2.0
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Imagine Rome 2 but with monsters
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Play as Wonder Woman’s Mom
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Nice, meaty, proper, juicy, front line fights
– Real player with 100.2 hrs in game
Midwintar
Midwintär catches you at Khazar’s Pass.
You shelter in a cave as the days and nights grow long and cold,
as the snow seals you in and as the world darkens.
Midwintär is a narrative-driven stealth action game inspired by medieval horror folklore that combines careful tactical planning with fast-paced arcade execution and innovative gossip mechanics. Play and switch between three protagonists - a werewolf, a vampire, and a moon witch - to exact your revenge on a vicious religious cult.
Off-Kilter Sunny Horror On the outside, Midwintär takes place among sunny, medieval villages populated by friendly, hard-working, and devoted inhabitants. Stay overnight, though, and you might be horrified to reveal the true nature of their sacred rituals. The world of Midwintär is gruesome and dark but also funny.
Sun / Moon Gameplay Cycle Midwintär features a 3-minute day-night cycle that changes your abilities. You must use your daytime skills such as lock-picking or spreading rumours among villagers to best prepare the terrain for the night-time havoc when you transform into a bloodthirsty, overpowered monster.
Gossip Mechanics Each villager in Midwintär has their own suspicion-meter you can influence by gossiping and spreading rumors about other villagers, and there is also a panic-meter that changes the AI behaviour of all villagers on the map. You can use this against villagers - hide the firewood to lure the lumberjack into the night, kill him near the chapel to incriminate the priest, and later spread rumours on seeing him covered in blood. He’ll be hanged in no time!
Three Playable Characters You will be able to choose, play and switch between three playable characters - a werewolf, a vampire, and a moon witch - each of whom possesses a distinctive skillset and boasts a different playstyle.
Non-linear Skilltree You will be able to customize the skillset and playstyle of each character by opting to complete alternate missions in levels, which will reward you with a special bonus skill of your choice. Will your werewolf hone his terrifying howl, or will he become one with the wolf-packs of the forest?
Co-Op Multiplayer Midwintär will feature a split-screen and a local multiplayer for up to three players, enabling all three characters to fight together.
The corrupt and self-righteous religious institution Oblique Order is attempting to destroy the peaceful cohabitation of people and magical creatures in the pagan world of Midwintär, and enforce their order by uniting people against the powers of the wild. You must stop them before they exterminate your kind…
Midwintär starts off as a revenge story that slowly shifts into an exploration about our relationship to the unknown, and about the limits of what we can hope to control or understand.
WEREWOLF
The main protagonist is the werewolf, a former disciple of the Oblique Order, disillusioned and out for vengeance. During the game, he is guided by the voice of Midwintär, an ancient force of nature. His skills revolve around spreading panic and using brute force.
VAMPIRE
The vampire, once a powerful force of the night, his might now reduced by the spells of men. He cannot cross running water nor enter houses uninvited, but his power is in his allure - he can enthrall people to do his bidding, or forge blood links to ensure undying loyalty.
MOON WITCH
Then, there is the moon witch. Saved just before she was burned at the stake, she had felt on her skin the terror of order, and wishes to rid the world of their influence. Her skills revolve around misdirecting suspicion at others and using concoctions to alter their behaviour.
“Attending the Masked Meeting, you overhear their plans - they have already set all things in motion.”
琉隐
Introduction to the game
If you like to pursue the details of the game to explore the way to play, like the open world of high degree of freedom of the game, like to go out of their own plot line of the game, then I am waiting for you in the game.
What can you play in the game?
Play at your own pace, explore the cave to decipher, low altitude gliding, deep dive treasure hunting, DIY design play to get high.
You can have a hard battle with the boss, or you can use your talent to take.
You can make friends with NPCs, and you can also have a duel to collect their supplies.
gameplay
This is a pseudo-action game with an open world and a multi-branch plot.
The game has an intricate plot branch with a strong random exploration gameplay.
What can you play in the game?
Play at your own pace, explore the cave to decipher, low altitude gliding, deep dive treasure hunting, DIY design play to get high.
You can have a hard battle with the boss, or you can use your talent to take.
You can make friends with NPCs, and you can also have a duel to collect their supplies.
All things can give you the corresponding feedback
And these feedbacks are intertwined with the gameplay.
There is no single solution, as long as you think of it, you can definitely do it.
The first time the player process will cause a different butterfly effect on the subsequent plot. You may meet this, this, or this.
Because of your changes, everything changes afterwards, enemies or friends, in an instant.
If you like the pursuit of detail exploration play.
If you like open-world games with a high degree of freedom.
Like to go out of their own plot line of the game as you wish.
Then I’m waiting for you in the game to walk with me to the end, to unravel the cause and effect of it all.
