Banzo - Marks of Slavery

This game has an unique subject, focused on Brazilian history during the 19th century. The storytelling is interesting and immersive, especially for those who don't know about the historical outcome. I'm not really a fan of the management genre, but the story kept me going, even though I'm bad at it. That speaks volumes about the game. I highly recommend this title, give it a try if you want something exotic! =D

Bottom Line Up Front --> Intially charming music and story inro cannnot overcome hidden gameplay mechanics which can lead to surprise insta-lose. PROs -- Restful and engaging music -- Interesting and short story intro -- Random events which can be ++ or -- , which lend interest but are not game-breakers (good or bad). -- Some custom adjustment of difficulty of custom scenarios is available. -- Excellently priced at about $1.30 (on sale, with tax). CONs -- Repetitive gameplay -- Lack of guidance that failure to do a mission is Insta-lose. -- Lack of clear guidance at the start of a mission, as to what qualifies as success. -- The fact that failure of an interim mission is insta-lose. -- Graphics are low quality: slightly better than pixel graphics. -- Custom scenario locked up on me after about four turns. I do not consider myself hard to please; and the fact that a game does not challenge my computer's integrated graphics is not a turn-off. But the game ought to offer something. If all that a game has to offer is interesting gameplay and an engaging story, then it ought to deliver that in spades; and, for me, this one is just not up to par.

Banzo is a game that shows a dark period of Brazil's history, when slavery was still acceptable. However, the engaging storytelling made me feel the chapters in a unique way, and I really could appreciate the strength and determination of that people represented in the plot, commanded by the strong figure of Queen Zeferina. The style of the game requires a bit patience of the player, but those people who like management certainly were already prepared for it. The pixelart is beautiful, but the strongest point of the game is the MARVELOUS soundtrack! It is really heart touching! Great job, guys!

Jednym zdaniem: Brazylijska gra o niewolnictwie czyli taki Django pośród gier? Brzmi intrygująco, ale to jednak nie to. Właściwie ta strategia połączona z przygodą trochę przypomina klimaty klasycznych gier Meiera (Pirates, Cywilizacja). I owszem Banzo ma swój niezaprzeczalny urok, ale nadmierne uproszczenia, zepsuta mechanika i brak zaawansowanych opcji zarządzania psują ostateczny ksztalt gry. Szkoda, bo ta giereczka chociaż ma fajny klimat, to długo w nią nie pogracie przez źle przemyślane zasady rozgrywki. Niestety do poziomu filmowego Django tutaj wciaż wiele brakuje. Plusy: + ciekawy temat gry (czasy czarnych niewolników w Brazylii) + dobra lokalizacja nieeksplorowana w grach (Brazylia z początków XIX wieku) + intrygujący wstęp (ciekawie pomyślany tutorial przy okazji wprowadzający w historię niewolnictwa w Brazylii) + fajna rysowana grafika w stylu starego Sid Meier's Pirates + dobrze dopasowane, skoczne muzyczki w tle Minusy: - rozgrywka jest bardzo, bardzo uproszczona (mało rzeczy do robienia) - za każdym razem od rozpoczęcia gry trzeba ogrywać tutorial - niewygrywalna i niestety bardzo prymitywna ekonomia - zapsuta mechanika gry, która prowadzi najczęściej do śmierci z głodu - wioska jest bardzo prymitywna (rolnicy, wojownicy i koniec naszego zarządzania) - bitwy to czysta losowość (nie mamy na nie wpływu poza liczbą ludzi) - wojownicy żrą nawet jak ich nie ma w wiosce (jedzenie spada niemiłosiernie szybko) - jedna tura to caly tydzień (nawet jak nasi wojownicy są tylko 1 dzień drogi od wioski, to marnujemy cały tydzień, żeby uzyskać nam nimi kontrolę) - trochę rozstrzelony interfejs (informacje w różnych miejscach, przycisk następnej tury schowany w menu wioski) - irytująca liniowość (nie zrobisz czegoś na czas, to przegrywasz grę) - bardzo mało opcji zarządzania Komu polecam? / Komu odradzam? + polecam graczom lubiącym stare gry z przełomu lat 80 i 90. + polecam graczom ceniącym rzadkie historyczne scenerie - odradzam graczom szukającym dobrze zbalansowanej rozgrywki - odradzam graczom nie lubiącym zbyt ubogiej liczby opcji w strategiach - odradzam graczom nie lubiącym liniowości w grach Rada 1: Podobny przypadek to gra Caravan, gdzie super pomysł, nawiązania do starych czasów i dobrze zbudowany klimat zniszczyła źle zaprojektowana mechanika rozgrywki. Rada 2: Jeżeli twórcy chcieli pokazać brak perspektyw u czarnych niewolników to im się to akurat udało. Gra i tak kończy się zawsze śmiercią - albo z głodu, albo w wyniku wymuszonych liniowych wydarzeń. Rada 3: Przy okazji polecam obejrzeć oscarowe filmy - Zniewolony z 2013 roku oraz wspomniany Django z 2012 roku - obie te pozycje to dobre filmy bardzo utrzymane w klimacie. ============================================== ➥ Obserwuj mnie jako kuratora ⤵ https://store.steampowered.com/curator/10437106/

This is a nice game with an unique story. Pixelart is great and combined with the isometric view reminds me Final Fantasy Tactics art style. The game is a bit slow, but is okay for a management game, I guess. The sound track is particulary wonderful, I must say.

[quote] "Jogo de contexto histórico da resistência quilombola no Brasil. Fico feliz em jogar algo tão cultural e necessário nos dias de hoje. Um 10 de 10." [/quote] 🌾 Jogabilidade É um jogo de [b]gestão de recursos por turnos[/b] com modificadores de probabilidade. Você assume a liderança de um quilombo e precisa equilibrar a produção de alimentos, a resistência contra os escravocratas e as missões de resgate. A mecânica é envolvente e consegue te prender logo nos primeiros minutos de gameplay. 📜 Enredo e Ambientação Situado nas proximidades de Salvador em 1822, o enredo é conduzido por uma avó que explica à neta a origem dos quilombos e sua importância na luta pela liberdade. É uma lição de história viva dentro de um jogo, mostrando a força da resistência negra no Brasil de forma fluida e profunda. 🎨 Gráficos e Áudio O estilo [b]pixel art[/b] é simples, mas extremamente bem cuidado e charmoso. O áudio complementa a experiência de forma muito agradável, criando a imersão certa para o tipo de estratégia e narrativa que o jogo propõe. [i]Lindo, importante e brasileiro! Recomendo demais para quem busca um jogo com alma e propósito.[/i]

Jogo bem legal, com uma história cativante que é pouco abordada e com uma trilha sonora simplesmente linda!! Entretanto, o "save game" do jogo está horrível! Não consigo retormar partidas salvas, sempre que saio do game é preciso recomeçar... Por isso, não recomendo... vou pedir refund...

Vocês estão de parabéns !! O jogo é maravilhoso e me surpreendeu ! Isso demonstra que tem muita gente boa e com talento aqui no nosso país. A qualidade do jogo, jogabilidade, tema e história são excelentes !! Não enjoa e eu já estou viciado ! Recomendo muito, além de que o jogo é mais barato do que um chocolate. Ou seja vale muito a pena !

[b]Banzo - Marks of Slavery[/b] is a nice little game, that tells the story of resistance in the quilombos in Brazil, the pixel art is very preety and soundtrack is amazing, it's mechanics is preety simple and since I'm not a huge fan of turn based strategy games, but this one is very easy to get into. I recomend if you'll like this style of game, or just want to meet more of brazillian culture.

I would genuinely recommended playing this game. Especially if you're racist. It's actually fun and enjoyable to play.