Info about ENDLESS™ Legend:

Official game description:
Special Edition
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**ENDLESS™ Legend includes all the Emperor Edition bonuses (minus Dungeon of the Endless - Deep Freeze):**  
\- Minor faction “Ice Wargs”  
\- Hero “Namkang”  
\- Unique trait for custom factions “A song of only ice”  
\- Official Digital Soundtrack by FlybyNo in mp3 format  
\- Unique badge for your Amplitude Games2Gether account  
\- Adds 200 points to the value of your votes on Games2Gether
EXCLUSIVE REWARDS
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About the Game
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Create your own Legend
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Another sunrise, another day of toil. Food must be grown, industries built, science and magic advanced, and wealth collected. Urgency drives these simple efforts, however, for your planet holds a history of unexplained apocalypse, and the winter you just survived was the worst on record. A fact that has also been true for the previous five.  
As you discover the lost secrets of your world and the mysteries of the legends and ruins that exist as much in reality as in rumor, you will come to see that you are not alone. Other peoples also struggle to survive, to grow, and perhaps even to conquer.  
You have a city, a loyal populace, and a few troops; your power and magic should be sufficient to keep them alive. But beyond that, nothing is certain… Where will you go, what will you find, and how will you react? Will your trail be one of roses, or of blood?  
Explore fantastic lands.
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*   Lead one of eight civilizations each with a unique gameplay style and storyline.  
*   Survive through cold dark seasons that drive Auriga to its end. Will it also be yours?  
*   Experience an endless replayability with randomly generated worlds and quests.  
*   Set the size, shape, topography and more... to create your own world to discover.
Expand beyond the unknown.
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*   Conquer, build and develop villages into feared fortresses or wonderful cities.  
*   Assimilate powerful minor factions and use their special traits and units wisely.  
*   Hire, equip and train your heroes to become army leaders or city governors.  
*   Raise your civilization by finding mysterious artefacts and forgotten technologies.
Exploit every opportunity.
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*   Evolve your civilization through the discovery of new advanced technologies.  
*   Collect Dust, luxuries and strategic resources tradable on the marketplace.  
*   Keep one step ahead of other civilizations through trade and subtle diplomacy.  
*   Choose from different victory conditions and adapt your strategy on the fly.
Exterminate fools who defy you.
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*   Experience an innovative dynamic simultaneous turn-based battle system.  
*   Use unit equipment, abilities and the terrain to overcome your opponents.  
*   Zoom out of a battle and rule the other aspects of your empire seamlessly.  
*   Define your custom civilizations and confront those created by your friends.

Release date: Sep 18, 2014

Categories: 4X, Turn-based Strategy, Faction Management, Diplomacy, City Building, Resource Management, Procedural Generation, Multiplayer

Feature scans:
- MTX: score 60; verdict: Aggressive; summary: The game has a mixed reception regarding its monetization. While some users recommend buying DLCs to enhance the experience and others perceive the game as a cash grab due to aggressive advertising, it is noted that the game does not have a pay-to-win model. The base game is enjoyable to some extent without DLCs, but additional purchases are suggested for a better experience.
- Wiki: score 50; verdict: Needs Improvement in Instructional Data; summary: The analysis of user feedback reveals several key themes. The most prominent issue is the reliance on external data sources, particularly the game's wiki, for understanding lore and game mechanics. This suggests that the in-game resources are insufficient for players to fully grasp the game's complexities. Additionally, users report needing external tools like spreadsheets and second monitors to manage inventory and game data, indicating a lack of in-game support for these tasks. There are also mentions of technical issues, such as graphical problems when tabbing out of fullscreen mode.
- Steam Deck: score 40; verdict: Tinkering Required; summary: The game initially faced compatibility issues with the Steam Deck, which were later resolved by a developer patch. Users have reported positive experiences with offline mode functionality and the user interface. However, the initial compatibility issue significantly impacted the user experience.

- Hardware Profile: No data
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Below are summaries of things people say about the game per category.
Each point is assigned a weight that represents how often it is mentioned across all reviews.
What players like:
- Unique and diverse factions (weight 0.97): The game features a wide variety of factions, each with distinct playstyles, units, and characteristics. This diversity enhances replayability and strategic depth.
- High-quality 4X strategy game (weight 0.57): The game is recognized as one of the best in the 4X strategy genre, offering deep and complex gameplay mechanics that challenge players.
- Beautiful art and music (weight 0.46): The game is praised for its gorgeous art direction and beautiful music, which enhance the overall gaming experience.
- Enjoyable and engaging gameplay (weight 0.4): Players find the game fun and rewarding, with great replayability and an enjoyable multiplayer experience.
- Strategic and deep combat system (weight 0.32): The combat system is noted for its depth and strategic elements, offering a unique and involved experience compared to other 4X games.
- Well-developed diplomacy system (weight 0.19): The game features a complex and well-developed diplomacy system, adding depth to the strategic gameplay.
- Innovative and creative design (weight 0.13): The game is praised for its innovative and creative design, including unique artistic styles and visuals.

Common complaints:
- Combat system is weak and underwhelming (weight 0.52): The combat system is frequently criticized for being slow, unenjoyable, and lacking in strategy. Players find it disappointing and flawed, often feeling pointless and unsatisfying.
- UI is complex and unintuitive (weight 0.43): Many players find the user interface overwhelming, hard to read, and counterintuitive. It is often described as clunky and awkward, with issues of displaying either too much or too little information.
- Game is plagued with bugs (weight 0.38): There are numerous reports of bugs in the game, ranging from minor issues to game-breaking problems. Players frequently mention the need for bug fixes.
- Tutorials are poorly designed (weight 0.33): The tutorials are described as long, ineffective, and overwhelming. They are often seen as unhelpful and confusing, with some players experiencing issues where the tutorial gets stuck.
- Game crashes and launch issues (weight 0.22): Many players experience issues with the game not launching or crashing during startup. This often requires a complete deletion and reinstallation of the game.
- Winter mechanics are poorly designed (weight 0.17): Players find the winter mechanics unnecessary, boring, and too harsh. These mechanics are seen as handicapping and not fun, becoming more frequent and frustrating as the game progresses.
- AI is unpredictable and dumb (weight 0.16): The AI is often criticized for being inconsistent and making questionable decisions. Players find the AI's behavior unpredictable and problematic.
- Quest system has flaws (weight 0.14): The quest system is criticized for having counting issues and design flaws. Players report experiencing softlocking and other problems with quests.
- Insufficient guidance for novices (weight 0.11): Novice players find the guidance system poor and insufficient. The game's design is seen as not beginner-friendly, making it hard to learn.
- Game balance and difficulty issues (weight 0.11): Players find the game too hard and poorly balanced. The difficulty curve and game balance are often criticized.
- Diplomacy system is frustrating (weight 0.1): The diplomacy system is seen as unclear and challenging. Players find it frustrating and in need of improvement.
- Late game becomes routine (weight 0.1): The late game is criticized for becoming slow, stale, and routine. Players find it less engaging compared to the early and mid-game.

Gameplay feedback:
- Unique and diverse factions (weight 0.61): The game features a wide variety of factions, each with distinct playstyles, units, and objectives. This diversity extends to both aesthetics and gameplay mechanics, making each faction feel unique and interesting.
- Turn-based combat mechanics (weight 0.33): Combat in the game is turn-based, involving tactical movement and issuing orders to units. Players give orders at the start of each round, and units execute them based on initiative.
- Unit and hero customization (weight 0.23): Players can customize their units and heroes, adding depth to the gameplay. This includes leveling up heroes, designing units, and equipping them with various gear.
- Diplomacy and city management (weight 0.23): The game features complex diplomacy mechanics, requiring specific research and influence points. City management is also a key aspect, with unique development mechanics and building research.
- 4X and RPG elements (weight 0.19): The game combines 4X strategy elements with light RPG features, creating a blend of fantasy and turn-based strategy. This mix includes exploration, expansion, exploitation, and extermination mechanics.
- Similarities to other strategy games (weight 0.17): The game shares similarities with other strategy games like Civilization and Endless Space 2, but with its own unique rules and mechanics.
- Seasonal and terrain mechanics (weight 0.17): Seasonal mechanics, such as winter, affect gameplay, adding another layer of strategy. Terrain-driven expansion and territory management are also important aspects of the game.
- Complex UI and gameplay (weight 0.13): The game has a complex user interface with many buttons and widgets, which can be overwhelming. The gameplay itself is also complex, requiring strategic planning and management.
- High difficulty and replayability (weight 0.11): The game is known for its high difficulty and steep learning curve, which contributes to its high replayability. Players need to strategize and adapt to overcome challenges.
- Unique lore and storytelling (weight 0.1): The game features unique lore and storytelling elements, with each faction having its own rich background and narrative.
- Enjoyable tactical battles (weight 0.09): The game features tactical battles that are enjoyable and decently designed, adding to the overall gameplay experience.

Performance notes:
- Game crashes on launch (weight 0.28): Multiple reports indicate that the game frequently crashes at various stages of launch, including startup, load screens, and after the intro screen.
- UI and font size issues (weight 0.14): The game has problems with UI adaptation, particularly with font sizes and scaling issues at high resolutions.
- Netcode and multiplayer issues (weight 0.14): There are reports of netcode issues, desynchronization, and stability problems in multiplayer mode.
- Optimization and performance issues (weight 0.14): Players have noted optimization issues, slow start times, and periodic technical problems affecting gameplay.
- Bug fixes needed (weight 0.12): Players have reported numerous bugs affecting gameplay, indicating a need for comprehensive bug fixes.
- Game freezing issues (weight 0.11): Several players have experienced the game hanging or freezing during gameplay.
- Map loading and save issues (weight 0.11): There are issues related to map loading and save/load logic, causing disruptions in gameplay.
- MacBook compatibility issues (weight 0.08): The game has specific issues on MacBook, including crashes and optimization problems. Some users report it launches only under specific conditions.
- Steam Deck compatibility (weight 0.07): The game has had issues running on Steam Deck, although a patch has been made to address this.

Recommendations:
- Recommended for 4X strategy fans (weight 0.34): The game is highly recommended for fans of 4X strategy games, offering a unique and deep experience that stands out from other games like Civilization.
- Wait for a sale (weight 0.21): Players suggest waiting for a good discount before purchasing the game to get the best value.
- Highly recommended game (weight 0.12): Many players highly recommend this game, especially during challenging times, suggesting it provides significant value and enjoyment.
- Recommended for turn-based strategy fans (weight 0.12): The game is recommended for fans of turn-based strategy games who enjoy slow-paced world exploration and tactical challenges.
- DLC recommendations for better experience (weight 0.11): Players recommend trying the game with DLC for an enhanced experience, while newcomers might want to start without DLC.
- Worth trying as a Civilization alternative (weight 0.08): The game is worth trying as an alternative to Civilization, offering a different experience within the same genre.
- Recommended for complex gameplay mechanics (weight 0.05): The game is recommended for those who enjoy complex gameplay mechanics, indicating a depth of strategy involved.
- Great for single-player and multiplayer (weight 0.05): The game is great for both single-player and multiplayer experiences, offering versatility in gameplay modes.
- Not recommended for beginners (weight 0.05): The game is not recommended for beginners or those who haven't read the manual, indicating a steep learning curve.
- Buy all DLC and apply community patches (weight 0.05): Players recommend buying all DLC and applying community patches for an optimal gaming experience.
- Recommended for Civilization 6 fans (weight 0.05): The game is recommended for fans of Civilization 6, suggesting it appeals to a similar audience.
- Not recommended for strong combat mechanics (weight 0.04): The game is not recommended for those seeking strong combat mechanics, suggesting it may not be the focus of the gameplay.
- Not suitable for simple fantasy strategy seekers (weight 0.04): The game is not suitable for those seeking a simple or classic fantasy strategy experience.

Other player notes:
- Early Access Availability (weight 0.09): The game Endless Legend 2 is currently available in Early Access. This means players can purchase and play the game while it is still in development.
- DLC Pricing and Availability (weight 0.08): There are mentions of DLC pricing, indicating that players are discussing the cost of additional content. Some DLC was received for free, which might be a promotional offer or bonus content.

Emotions:
- Frustration (weight 0.27): Players are frustrated due to a combination of technical issues, poor design choices, and gameplay mechanics. The game suffers from frequent crashes, especially on certain systems, and has a confusing, clunky UI that overwhelms new players. Additionally, combat mechanics feel unsatisfying and incomplete, with AI gaining unfair advantages, and the winter mechanics add unnecessary stress.
- Disappointment (weight 0.17): Players feel disappointed due to the game not meeting their expectations in terms of enjoyment and visual appeal. The gameplay is described as confusing and not fun, with issues such as server problems, lack of dynamics, and the need for DLCs to enhance the experience. Some players also mention that the game feels like a style exercise rather than a fully realized game.
- Excited (weight 0.06): Players are excited about the game's uniqueness and fun factor. Many consider it the best 4X Fantasy game and enjoy the gameplay features and mechanics. The excitement comes from the game's depth and the enjoyment of its strategic elements.
- Satisfaction (weight 0.05): Players feel satisfied with the game's depth, replayability, and unique factions. The well-planned battles and unique setting contribute to a sense of accomplishment. Many players prefer this game over others like Civilization due to its deep strategy and unique factions.
- Appreciation (weight 0.05): Players appreciate the variety and diversity of factions, as well as the depth and variety of gameplay. The well-developed factions, beautiful art and music, and unique storytelling through gameplay mechanics are highly valued. The game's high depth and amazing asymmetry of factions are also appreciated.
- Enjoyment (weight 0.03): Players enjoy the different factions and unit customization, as well as the unique lore. The overall gameplay experience, including the intuitive gameplay and amazing soundtrack, contributes to their enjoyment.
- Enthusiasm (weight 0.03): Players are enthusiastic about the depth and uniqueness of the game. The variety and customization options, along with the detailed gameplay mechanics, make it a favorite. Some players express no regrets about spending a significant amount on the full version.
- Joy (weight 0.03): Players experience joy from the gameplay mechanics, graphics, and music. The strategic gameplay elements also contribute to their overall enjoyment.
- Boredom (weight 0.02): Players feel bored due to repetition in story and city building. The lack of engaging combat and the monotony of clicking through turns without significant events contribute to this boredom.
- Anger (weight 0.02): Players are angry due to losing progress because of AI bonuses and RNG mechanics. Additionally, the lack of official localization and blocked voice acting patches frustrate players who feel their experience is incomplete or unfair.
- Overwhelmed (weight 0.02): Players feel overwhelmed by the added mechanics from expansions and patches. The steep learning curve and clunky UI make it difficult for new players to get into the game.
- Addiction (weight 0.02): Players find the game highly enjoyable and hard to put down. The addictive nature of the game keeps them coming back for more.
- Admiration (weight 0.02): Players admire the game's futuristic fantasy setting and visuals. The unique combat mechanics and faction diversity are also highly praised.
- Impressed (weight 0.02): Players are impressed by the game's art style, music, and unique factions. The depth and innovation of the game stand out to them.
- Interest (weight 0.02): Players are interested in the game's setting and innovative military features. The unique factions and adaptation of Civilization mechanics also pique their interest.
- Immersion (weight 0.02): Players feel immersed in the game's compelling world and lore. The rich fantasy world and intricate world-building contribute to their immersion.
- Wonder (weight 0.01): Players experience a sense of wonder from the game's beautiful world, Auriga. The lovely landscapes and promises of adventure invite exploration and awe.
- Nostalgia (weight 0.01): Players feel a sense of nostalgia due to the game's old-school allure. The classic elements remind them of earlier gaming experiences.}