š¬ VaporLens
Positives:
Extensive, visually appealing customization
High freedom and flexible gameplay
Engaging, deep, and balanced gameplay
Active development and meaningful DLC
Engaging story and Pantheon progression
Negatives:
AI cheats and is inept
Combat is tedious or simplistic
Expensive game and DLC
Repetitive, boring late-game
Frequent crashes and instability
Gameplay:
Combines 4X, RPG, and TBS
Magic system via researchable tomes
Focus on tactical, turn-based combat
Poor AI in auto-combat
Unengaging city siege mechanics
Performance:
Frequent crashes and performance issues
High CPU/GPU usage, overheating
Long turn times, especially late-game
Mixed opinions on visual quality
Generally good on Steam Deck
Recommendations:
Highly recommended 4X fantasy experience
Wait for sale, mixed feelings
Multiplayer issues persist, avoid co-op
Compared to Heroes, Civilization, Planetfall
Deep faction customization, meta-progression
Miscellaneous:
Active development and community engagement
Extensive DLC and future content
Mix of AoW 3 and Planetfall
Unique multiverse and godhood concept
Lacks franchise identity/authenticity