Opinions Wanted

[JaegerIX]

Hello,

I am thinking about buying this game. I downloaded and played the demo but it is limited to 40 turns, so I cannot get a serious feel for the game yet. The multitude of units/spells etc seems cool, but is it the kind of game that once you play through an entire game (many days I'm guessing), all subsequent games would be pretty much just a rehash, with only slight variations on units and magic used?

Also, from browsing through the forums, it seems like there are still a load of bugs in the game. Are they mostly just minor balance issues or game breakers?

Thanks for all responses in advance!
JaegerIX

P.S. Can you buy this game in a retail outlet or must it be ordered Online?

[DLC]

if you play sp, 1 day tops to finish a game if you dont make any large mistakes.

unless your playing a huge map then it might take more days.

[DLC]

this is once you've mastered it that is.

Originally posted by JaegerIX:
Hello,

I am thinking about buying this game. I downloaded and played the demo but it is limited to 40 turns, so I cannot get a serious feel for the game yet. The multitude of units/spells etc seems cool, but is it the kind of game that once you play through an entire game (many days I'm guessing), all subsequent games would be pretty much just a rehash, with only slight variations on units and magic used?

Well all games fall into this pattern, but I think this is not what you are looking at in Dominions 2. In a RTS type of game, you learn what a unit does, build alot and use them in a certain way. In Dominions 2, you learn what a unit does, build alot of them use them in a certain way, and still get them killed because of the other 1079 units there are so many different ways to beat them, you can't pick any one standard strategy with any unit, only things that work well vs certain units/opponents/situations. That's where the primary difference is. It is superior to MoM in that instance (where you learned the units, then abused them with virtually no change in your usage, only #)

Also, from browsing through the forums, it seems like there are still a load of bugs in the game. Are they mostly just minor balance issues or game breakers?

I'd say 90% of the 'bugs' listed are minor balance, preference, UI rants, differing perspective and inconsistancies. The other 10% at this time are "patch bugged this", "platform/computer issue" or "battle replay" issue.

The game runs like a champ for me, with only very few instances of doing something I would consider buggish. There are however, alot of things I'd personally like to see with the game.

There are alot of typos though

P.S. Can you buy this game in a retail outlet or must it be ordered Online?

You must purchase it Online, I believe Gogamer has it cheaper but more expensive shipping, whereas if you live in a certain area (like the US) shipping is free if you order it directly from Shrapnel. Also I rate the Customer Service top notch at Shrapnel.

[ February 28, 2004, 23:30: Message edited by: Zen ]

[Gandalf Parker]

The game is hugely deep and many of the "bugs" tend to be more opinion than problems. None of them are game breakers. The worst Ive seen might make a particular nation hard to play (such as having one of its major advantages broken for abit) but there are 16 other nations.

Im afraid only Online purchasing is available. More than one place but ShrapnelGames.com is kindof a manatory recommendation since this is their board (if you arent in the US then we can recommend some closer)

[SATANS PAWN]

If you like fantasy strategy games, buy Dominions 2.

Dominions 2 is the best fantasy strategy game of ALL TIME.

I got my copy at gogamer for 39 bucks and it came to my door fedex 2 days later.

http://www.gogamer.com

>>>THE HORNED KING<<<

[Kapnkirk]

Absolutely one of the deepest strategy games I've played. You think you've mastered it, then you learn something that brings a whole new angle to the game...and I've only played as Man so far. Definitely worth the money.

[JaegerIX]

Thanks everyone for their replies!

Pretty high regards saying THE best fantasy strategy game ever. Someone even compared to MoM which I thought was a fantastic game for it's time. I'll definitely pick it up. I checked out gogamer but with shipping it's only 4$ cheaper, might as well go directly through the developer.

Once again thanks for the input,
JaegerIX

[Vger]

Hi,

You may drive yourself crazy trying to figure out how to play, but it's worth the effort. Another good point is that, if you play on large maps the game is still interesting even after you've climbed out and know your nation will survive.

I'm playing on the World map (as C'tis vs normal AI) and have all of Africa and have been having this huge war with Atlantis that's been going back and forth for several tens of turns. A two steps forward, one step back sort of war that I believe I MAY be gradually winning now. I haven't had this experience in any other strategy game I've ever played.


Ciao,
V'ger gone

[Gandalf Parker]

I usually feel safer telling people to get the demo and try it. IF they can get past the learning curve then I feel safe in gauranteeing that it will Last for years on their computer