Legions of Ashworld

I really miss the times when there was close to no rules about how to make computer games and developers just tried to create something interesting for us to play. Nowadays, the first-person strategy games similar to [b]Cryo Interactive Entertainment[/b]'s [b]Dune[/b] are obsolete. But from time to time, we still get one of those thanks to the indie developers. [b]Legions of Ashworld[/b] is one of such games. And you know what? It's pretty cool. Long story short, you navigate the map in a way similar to the old grid-based dungeon crawlers (except there are no dungeons in this game, just an open world map with the cities). You visit the garrisons, you recruit the troops, you fight the enemies, you conquer the cities, repeat. That's the stuff. And, like I've said, it's pretty cool and addicting experience. The problem is... it's also [i]incredibly[/i] basic. There are no quests here, there are no tactical battles (you just get close to the enemy, press the “attack” button and watch the outcome) and the entire thing is very, [i]very[/i] limited. Also, don't expect a long and complicated campaign. Even though there's a story, the entire game comes with only two maps, one of which is a tiny little tutorial. That's right, you finish one single map (which isn't even that big, even though it may still take some time to finish), you get “[i]Victory to the Alliance of Free Lands![/i]” screen and that's it. Which means one thing – this game is barely worth the [b]$5[/b] they're asking for it. I mean, yeah, it's only [b]$5[/b]. But it's also a game that you'll probably get tired of after only a couple of hours. So, a fresh comic book about your favorite superhero, a cheeseburger and a coke may actually be a better idea than paying the full price here. Even though, like I've said, it's a cute and addicting old school experience. It's just... with no variety and not enough content it doesn't last long enough. So, if you'll see it on sale for about a buck? This game may worth your time. As long as you're an old geezer as yours truly. I mean, seriously, I totally enjoyed it while it last. For the full price, though? I'd say you can do (way) better than this in [b]Steam[/b]. With more content, this game had a chance to become really great. As is... it feels more like a small demo.

nice little game, I like the map

Intérêt global: ★★★☆☆ Legions of Ashworld est un jeu de stratégie au tour par tour ou vous devez défendre votre royaume et vous faire de précieux alliés pour défendre votre territoire d’une invasion imminente. J’ai vraiment hésité à recommander ou non ce soft. Si vous n’aimez pas les jeux de gestion au tour par tour, passez votre chemin, sinon tentez l’aventure via un Bundle. Graphismes : ★★★☆☆ Les graphismes sont soignés mais simplissime, il n’y a pas d’animation : que des images et un déplacement de plateau en plateau comme sur Google Street View mais dans le désert. Soigné donc mais pas extraordinaire. Musique / Son : ★★★☆☆ La bande sonore n’a rien d’exceptionnel, il y a très peu de son et une petite musique de fond dans le thème saharien. Jouabilité : ★★★☆☆ Le jeu est globalement assez difficile à prendre en main et la difficulté est forte. Il existe un tutoriel pour découvrir le jeu. La stratégie est au rendez-vous avec de multitudes d’options possibles : à vous de bien jauger entre exploration, construction, recrutement, attaque, déplacements stratégiques,… Durée de vie : ★★☆☆☆ Il n’y a qu’une campagne, qu’une carte. Même si les parties peuvent durer plusieurs heures, c’est assez limité.

déçu parce que c'est un faux monde libre. C'est plutôt un scénario dans lequel on fait comme on veut mais on perdra si on fait le mauvais choix (perdre du temps à trop explorer par exemple et pas avoir assez de soldats là où ça attaquera) Mais en soi ce n'est pas non plus un mauvais jeu. J'irais bien mettre positif parce que le concept est ludique, mais un négatif parce que ce n'est pas le monde un peu ouvert que j'attendais.

A very confusing game.... the menus are confusing ... the world is so much empty desert , I have no idea where to go even after the tutorial...

I got this game just because the artwork and GUI in the screenshots looked interesting and unusual. I expected the game to be kinda blah and to just play with the interface for a bit since it wasn't expensive to buy. My negative expections ended up being wrong, this game is well done and challenging. The only negative thing I have to say about it now is that there is only one campaign to play. Hopefully this game's developers will come out with another game with this engine with more campaigns and/or campaign editos or something.* Having only the one campaign it's a good thing the dev's made it very difficult. My first few playthroughs were little more than some scouting around and getting killed. I've since gotten better and have managed to recruit several more armies and get another Kingdom on my side, but I still can't make a dent in the enemy's forces yet. *this engine would be great for a Romance of the Three Kindgoms campaign.

interesting game, visible similarity to Lords of Midnight why now is not accessible in steam store?

A lone commander ferrying supplies to my main army got eaten by 16 lions.

Не працює для Windows 10/11. Спробув всі конфіги, які люди рекомендують в обговореннях. Нажаль(або на щастя) так і не вдалось запустити - зависає помаранчевим екраном на старті, і все. Утримайтесь від придбання або активації, якщо дійсно хочете пограти а не лише для +1.

Legions of Ashworld has an interesting concept, thought provoking gameplay, and an appealing layout. Though there is only one level (campaign), would wish there was more content/scenarios.