Shadow Overlord: The Beginning

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Overall: 2/10 - Art: 5/10 - UI: 2/10 - Gameplay: 0/10 The art style is unique and overall good, but I wanted to know a little bit about how the game was played before hopping in, so I clicked on the Tutorial as one does. It has a Next button to click through at your own pace, but it doesn't matter because it cycles through the sections by itself, and at breakneck speed! I had to watch it about 3-4 times each section to get all the text. Some art styles seem mismatched but it's not too conflicting that it bugs me, but it is noticeable. Some text doesn't fit where it was placed, some textures are too low res, but the overall style of the game art is relatively cohesive. It's mostly the UI that needs work. I also love the faint grey "Button" text on top of the X button in the intro screen. Very cute. On to the game itself. I read the single box on dialogue offered at the beginning, saw a timer counting down that did nothing when it got to zero, then clicked on one of the highlighted zones. I figured I'd start with something "easy" like an abandoned mine with very few humans. I got decked. I go back to the zone selector and get a prompt that humans have invaded my dungeon or something so I go to fight them. It's pretty much a 5 minute butt-whooping. I didn't feel like I was doing anything to them, they one shot everything and my abilities felt weak. I lost on the spot. Second try, I pick a different place but first I decided to upgrade my troops at the Dark Tower. I go to a new place after, get my butt handed to me again. I then get the same prompt about humans invading my dungeon but I decided to ignore it this time. Lost on the spot, not sure why I can ignore an insta-fail mechanic. Third try, I again go to upgrade my troops before trying a new place. I pick a cemetery hoping I can maybe pick up some new undead soldiers while I'm there to join the fight or maybe get a damage boost. Nope, got destroyed, humans invaded my dungeon, lost on the spot. Fourth try, I try some different upgrades, go to a different place, lose again although I got significantly farther than previous attempts. Lost on the spot after they invaded my dungeon. If the game gets some major updates I think I'd enjoy it, as the premise is fun but there is actually no content because I haven't found a way to win even a single battle or defense. Only gave it a recommendation because with work it can be good.