Software:Eador: Masters of the Broken World
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| Developer(s) | Snowbird Game Studios |
| Publisher(s) | Snowbird Game Studios |
| Platform(s) | Microsoft Windows |
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| Genre(s) | Strategy |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
Eador: Masters of the Broken World is a strategy video game made by Russian company Snowbird Game Studios. It was released in 2013 and is a remake an older game, Eador: Genesis.
Gameplay
Eador: Masters of the Broken World mixes gameplay elements of 4X games, role-playing video games, and turn-based tactics.[1] Players take the role of a demigod who seeks to unite a world broken into different shards. Each shard is a different map that must be conquered. On each map, players select a hero to lead their army, build up an empire, and recruit fantasy creatures to be in their army. Battles between armies are tactical and turn-based, as in the Heroes of Might & Magic games.[2]
Development
Eador: Masters of the Broken World is a remake of Eador: Genesis, which was published in 2009.[2] Eador: Imperium, a standalone expansion, entered early access in 2016.[3]
Reception
The game received mixed reviews on Metacritic.[4] On release, some publications criticized the game's bugs. Hardcore Gamer called it "not worth the headache",[5] and GameSpot said, "Any enjoyment derived from Eador: Masters of the Broken World is buried beneath a landslide of inexcusable technical issues."[6] While acknowledging the game's bugs and "often-disastrous implementation", Game Informer wrote that it is "worth your time" and has excellent design.[7] In recommending the game, Rock Paper Shotgun said the game initially seems a bit stereotypical of turn-based fantasy games, but gameplay becomes much deeper as time goes on.[2] PCGamesN's reviewer found the game's difficulty frustrating but said that the game's difficulty and poor user interface made it sweeter when winning.[8] In 2018, PC Gamer included it in a list of best 4X games, recommending it to players looking for a different experience than typical 4X games.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Hafer, Leana (2018-04-03). "The best 4X games on PC". PC Gamer. https://www.pcgamer.com/best-4x-games/. Retrieved 2022-04-02.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Smith, Adam (2013-04-30). "Wot I Think: Eador – Masters of a Broken World". Rock Paper Shotgun. https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/masters-of-a-broken-world-review. Retrieved 2022-04-02.
- ↑ Messner, Steven (2016-06-07). "Eador: Imperium Is Now Available on Early Access". Rock Paper Shotgun. https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/eador-imperium-is-now-available-on-early-access. Retrieved 2022-04-02.
- ↑ "Eador: Masters of the Broken World (PC)". Metacritic. https://www.metacritic.com/game/eador-masters-of-the-broken-world/critic-reviews/?platform=pc. Retrieved 2022-04-02.
- ↑ Halestorm, Bradly (2013-04-29). "Review: Eador: Masters of the Broken World". HardcoreGamer.com. https://hardcoregamer.com/reviews/review-eador-masters-of-the-broken-world/38393/. Retrieved 2022-04-02.
- ↑ "Eador: Masters of the Broken World Review". GameSpot. 2013-05-14. https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/eador-masters-of-the-broken-world-review/1900-6408293/. Retrieved 2022-04-02.
- ↑ Biessener, Adam (2013-04-19). "Eador: Masters of the Broken World Review". Game Informer. https://www.gameinformer.com/games/eador_masters_of_the_broken_world/b/pc/archive/2013/04/29/a-beautiful-strategic-design-viewed-through-a-flawed-lens.aspx. Retrieved 2022-04-02.
- ↑ Iwaniuk, Phil (2018-04-30). "Eador: Masters of the Broken World is the challenge Heroes of Might & Magic fans have been waiting for". PCGamesN. https://www.pcgamesn.com/eador-masters-of-the-broken-world/eador-guide. Retrieved 2022-04-02.
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