ENDLESS Legend™

### 🎮 What it is Developed by Amplitude Studios and released in 2014, Endless Legend is a turn-based 4X strategy game set in the dying fantasy world of Auriga.You choose from one of many distinct factions, each with their own flavour and mechanics, and compete (or cooperate) to build your legacy on a world that’s beautiful, harsh — and full of secrets. --- ### 👍 What it does very well **1. Unique factions & flavourful world** One of Endless Legend’s greatest strengths is how each faction feels *very different*. Players have pointed out that “faction asymmetry is *the* reason to pick up this game.” Whether you’re commanding the fungal Mykara, the volcanic Kapaku, or the secretive Shadows, the gameplay style shifts meaningfully. The setting is full of lore, quests, and ambient storytelling. **2. Gorgeous presentation** The art style, the world-map aesthetics, and the city visuals are consistently praised. From the lush plains to the desolate winters, the visual tone sets a strong mood. Reviewers called it “visually stunning” and “a strategy diamond that breathes new life into a tired genre.” **3. Deep strategy layer** There’s a lot to dig into: resource management (industry, dust, food, science, influence), empire expansion, quests, hero management, region control. If you enjoy planning and tweaking systems, Endless Legend delivers. > “I love this game, but it is dense and hard to feel ‘good’ at. … I think that’s less because I was bad at the game and more because EL doesn’t do a good job of making you feel like you’re doing well.” > That complexity is a feature for fans of the genre. **4. Replayability & emergent stories** Because factions are so varied and the map is generated, each play-through can feel fresh. Quests and minor factions add narrative moments that break up the usual 4X grind. One review said: > “I found myself constantly wanting more; more insight into these crazy factions, more cities to conquer, more heroes…” --- ### 👎 Where it can stumble **1. Combat & tactical battles** One recurring complaint: while the empire-management side shines, combat sometimes feels underwhelming. For example: > “The weakest part is combat. … It could be good if it was standard turn-based (one side then another), or based on initiative, but they wanted to streamline it and the effect is questionable at best.” > Other reviewers mentioned it lacks the visceral excitement of tactical games. So if you’re someone who buys strategy games largely for in-battle tactics rather than empire building, this may matter. **2. Learning curve & UI/clarity** Because there are so many systems, quests, resources and mechanics, new players may feel a bit lost. One user said it took “400+ hours” to feel comfortable. Also, some quests or objectives aren’t clearly marked and the end-game can drag. **3. End-game / pacing** As with many 4X games, the “last third” of the game can feel less dynamic — the momentum slows. Also, the AI and diplomacy are sometimes cited as weaker spots. --- ### 🎯 Verdict: Should you play it? Yes — if you’re a fan of 4X strategy games and you’re looking for a title with strong flavour, high replay value, and a world worth exploring. Endless Legend earns its place among the top of genre in its era. According to aggregators: rated around 84/100 by critics. On Steam, it holds "Very Positive" reviews. If I were to put a score: **8.5/10**. * For what it sets out to be — immersive, strategic, rich in lore — it mostly succeeds. * It loses a little for combat and end-game pacing, but those are trade-offs in a game that prioritises empire-scale strategy more than micro-tactics. * Also, given its age (2014) there might be a few compatibility/modern-UI quirks to keep in mind. 💡 Tips if you decide to dive in * Don’t rush: take time to learn one faction at a time — their unique mechanics are part of the fun. * Focus early on expansion + industry + luxury resources; they’re often more valuable than you expect. (One Redditor’s tip: Industry > Food > Science early on.) * Try to engage with the quest lines — they aren’t just flavour, they often shape your strategy. * Expect a steeper learning curve — but once you’re comfortable, it becomes very rewarding. * Watch for sales / bundle deals — since the game and its DLC have been around a while, you’ll likely snag good value. I hope this review has been helpful.

Плюсы: 1. Интересный сеттинг с интересными расами. 2. Красивая музыка. 3. Простая, но интересная боевка. На шаг выше Цивки, на шаг ниже Age of Wonders, HoMM3 и т.д. То есть бои быстрые, но имеют небольшой элемент тактики, где можно более слабыми выиграть у более сильных. 4. Расы играются по разному. 5. У каждой расы свой квест. Есть рендомные квесты у нейтралов. 6. Управление городом интересное. Баланс населения на работах может дать какую то рутину в ранней игре на каждый ход. 7. Часть вселенной/глобального сеттинга Амплитудов. 8. Есть моды которые фиксят часть проблем. 9. Фэнтези Цивка. Почему то она одна такая, кроме модов для Цивки. Минусы: 1. Технически плохо, даже со скидкой на возраст. Настроек игры мало. Нет окна без рамок, даже Borderless Gaming через раз справляется. Размер интерфейса жестко привязан к настройкам видны, из-за чего масштабирование не работает при низком разрешении игры на большом мониторе. Если что, Винда может адекватно масштабировать игры даже 25 летней давности. 2. Мало настроек карты, нельзя отключить зиму, нельзя рендомизировать спаун на рукотворной карте. 3. Зима. Кто то решил что раз в несколько ходов делать всю карту белой и мешать дофига дебафов на всех это круто. Видимо тот же человек что решил что хаккинг для Endless Space это весело. 4. ИИ тупой. Начинает что то делать только на самых высоких сложностях где получает под 60% бонусов на все. Ниже - просто ничего не делает. 5. И игры нету динамики в начальной и средней игре. Мало городов, армию быстро не сделать, воевать нет смысла. Нету каких то ключевых точек для захвата и войны. У ИИ нету никакой мотивации нападать. У тебя нет никакой мотивации нападать. 6. Руины и нейтралы скучные для начального развития. Лут в руинах может дать крутой лук которые ты не можешь скрафтить. Или немного бабла. Нейтралы отлетают на раз-два, а их патрули 90% времени ведут себя пассивно. 7. Зима. Ну в целом играть было скучно из-за отсутствия динамики в начале. Игре не помешал бы более агрессивный ИИ без выкручивания сложности, более интересные нейтралы, больший фокус на ранних сражениях.

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Endless Legend ist ein zeitloses Meisterwerk des Fantasy-4X-Genres das auch Jahre nach Release absolut fesselt. Das Spiel spielt auf dem frostigen Kontinent Auriga einer Welt voller Geheimnisse uralter Zivilisationen und einzigartiger Fraktionen. Die größte Stärke ist die atemberaubende Vielfalt der Fraktionen. Jede spielt sich radikal anders ob die technologiegetriebenen Vaulters die Ressourcen sammelnden Wildwalker oder die mystischen Ardent Mages. Ihre Geschichten und Siegbedingungen sind kreativ in das Gameplay verwoben. Die Mischung aus klassischem 4X-Aufbau und RPG-Elementen wie Heldenleveln und epischen Quests gibt dem Spiel eine einzigartige Tiefe. Die rundenbasierten Kämpfe auf Hexfeldern sind taktisch anspruchsvoll und visuell bezaubernd. Die Kunstrichtung mit ihrem melancholischen Comic-Stil und der fesselnde Soundtrack schaffen eine unvergleichliche Atmosphäre. Allerdings hat das Spiel eine steile Lernkurve die Neueinsteiger überwältigen kann. Die KI neigt auf höheren Schwierigkeitsgraden zu unfairen Boni und die Diplomatie wirkt manchmal undurchsichtig. Fazit: Endless Legend ist ein einzigartiges und tiefgründiges 4X-Spiel das jeder Strategiespiel-Fan erlebt haben sollte. Wer sich auf die komplexen Mechaniken einlässt wird mit hunderten Stunden fesselndem Gameplay und einer unvergesslichen Welt belohnt.

이거 공식 한글화 해주면, 2도 삼. 게임자체는 재밌는데, 성우까지 동원한 진심 한글패치 막혀버려서 창고에 처박았던 게임. 지금 생각해도 진짜 빡치는데,,

Doesn't actually run on MacOS, not on my silicon mac at least. Eternal black screen and beachballing.

душно

After hour I had no idea what I am actually doing or trying to achieve. That's a bad setup to have for a strategy campaign that takes 300 rounds and after 20 rounds you have no idea what to do.

Endless Legend is part of the Endless universe, but unlike Endless Space, it leans heavily into fantasy rather than pure sci-fi. That works well. Why? On the world of Auriga, different factions fight for dominance, and advanced tech often feels more like magic or ancient relics. Each faction plays very differently, which keeps things fresh, and the dynamic winters add an extra strategic layer that makes the gameplay more interesting. The game is played on a hex grid, and both the visuals and soundtrack are excellent. That said, it’s starting to show its age a bit, especially when it comes to the menu and user interface. In my opinion, it’s still very playable today. 5 out of 5 Necrophages

This is the first time I am playing a game like this and even on Easy difficulty my kingdom suffered after around 80 turns. I kept playing but even having strong armies and doing advanced researches, pacifying other minor factions I kept getting outplayed by the AI. I tried searching for an answer on the internet and I found out that I have to follow some guides to build my empire in the early stages of the game. WTH?? Why can't I just learn while playing? Why do I need guides... does this game have a recoil pattern for AK47 which i have to learn to get some headshot?? This game is harder than CS2 :(