Info about ENDLESS™ Legend - Echoes of Auriga: Official game description: Endless Legend's soundtrack has been praised by our community. Enticed by this success, FlybyNo has created 7 awesome new tracks totalling over 30 minutes of music to enhance your experience and enrich the game's atmosphere. Echoes of Auriga Album, composed and produced by FlybyNo -------------------------------------------------------- The album includes the following tracks: * War of the Sundered (Gravity Well Remix) * Way of the Forerunner * Under the Threshold * Glassteel * Skyglade * Pillars of Dust * Flamesear Includes all Echoes of Auriga tracks in mp3 format. BONUS: An exclusive equipment pack ---------------------------------- This additional content gives you also access to 9 exclusive unit equipments such as the 'Drum of Gios', the 'Ring of Magesong' or the mighty 'Harp of Noby Fly', inspired by the Echoes of Auriga. Release date: Nov 19, 2015 Categories: 4X, Strategy, Turn-based Strategy, Fantasy, Soundtrack, DLC, Resource Management, Empire Building Feature scans: - MTX: score 10; verdict: Fair; summary: The user reviews discuss the value and price of a paid DLC, with mixed opinions on whether it is worth the cost. However, there is no evidence of microtransactions, gacha, or pay-to-win mechanics. The game appears to use a traditional one-time purchase model for its DLC, with no predatory monetization. - Hardware Profile: No data Feature extractions: - Community Price: - Community fair range: $15.00 - $30.00 - Reasoning: The reviews express strong positive sentiment toward the base game, highlighting its quality and the developers' generosity with free content. While no direct base-game price is mentioned, the community clearly values the game and considers it worth supporting. Given that the game is a full 4X strategy title, a fair price range typical for such games is estimated. - Playtime Metrics: - Game completion: N/A - Story completion: N/A - Session length: N/A - Endgame: N/A - Reasoning: All reviews focus on the DLC's music tracks and cosmetic items, with no mention of playtime, completion, session length, or endgame content for the DLC itself. Any time references (e.g., 'a few hours in') refer to the base game, not the DLC, and are therefore rejected. Thus no playtime metrics can be supported. - Time-to-fun: No data - Player Archetypes: - Content-Conscious Veteran (sale) - Motivation: To assess the depth and value of the game's content, including expansions, before recommending it to others. - Playstyle: Explores all factions and units, engages in espionage and cooperative quests, and tracks how DLCs expand the experience. - Experience: veteran - Purchase stance: sale - Labels: N/A - Reference games: N/A 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: - Music is highly praised (weight 0.97): Players consistently praise the game's music as beautiful, enchanting, and among the best in gaming. Specific tracks are described as magical, phenomenal, and worth repeated listening. - DLC adds valuable content (weight 0.81): The DLC is appreciated for adding new music tracks, hero equipment items, and other in-game content. Players find it worth the price and a good addition to the base game. - DLC items enhance gameplay (weight 0.41): The DLC includes additional hero items and equipment that provide bonuses, which players find appreciable and useful for outfitting units. - DLC offers good value (weight 0.3): The DLC is considered reasonably priced, often going on sale, and provides a good amount of content for the cost. Some players note it is almost free or a great deal even without a sale. - DLC adds new tracks (weight 0.28): The DLC adds several new music tracks that sound fantastic, expanding the in-game soundtrack and providing more variety. - DLC music quality praised (weight 0.28): The DLC's music is specifically highlighted as amazing, with tracks that are too good to be dismissed. It adds high-quality variety to the base game's soundtrack. - Music enhances atmosphere (weight 0.23): The music is described as ethereal, transporting players to another place and time, and best experienced with headphones. It is intrinsic to the game's charm and atmosphere. - Soundtrack accessible outside game (weight 0.2): Players appreciate that the soundtrack can be downloaded as MP3 files or found in the game directory, allowing them to listen to the music outside of gameplay. - Composer talent recognized (weight 0.2): Specific composers, such as Arnaud Roy and FlyByNo, are praised for their exceptional work on the soundtrack. Their compositions are considered moving and genre-defying. - Game overall fantastic (weight 0.15): Players express love for the game and its music, noting that the game is fantastic once the DLC is working properly. - Music suits fantasy setting (weight 0.12): The soundtrack is considered phenomenal for a fantasy-based game, with compositions that are amazing and pleasant to listen to. - Music is unique and outlandish (weight 0.11): The music is described as unique and outlandish, following a genre-defying style that sets it apart from typical game soundtracks. - Music is chill out (weight 0.09): The music is described as good chill out music, suitable for relaxation and background listening. - OST updates with expansions (weight 0.07): The original soundtrack is updated as expansions are released, keeping the music fresh and relevant. This is seen as a positive feature. - Specific tracks memorable (weight 0.07): Certain tracks, such as 'War of the Sundered (Gravity Well Remix)' and 'Way of the Forerunner', are singled out as memorable and worth listening to. - DLC includes hero skins (weight 0.07): The DLC includes extra hero item skins, adding cosmetic variety for characters. - DLC worth for art and romance (weight 0.06): The DLC is considered worth it for the art and romance elements it adds, appealing to players interested in those aspects. - DLC provides 30 minutes of music (weight 0.06): The DLC provides 30 minutes of excellent music, offering a substantial amount of new content for players. - Endless series soundtracks cool (weight 0.06): The soundtracks of the Endless series are praised as very cool, with the music being a highlight of the franchise. Common complaints: - Music not in Steam library (weight 0.36): Players report that the game's music is not available in the Steam Music Library, even after purchasing the DLC that claims to include MP3 files. This makes it impossible to listen to the soundtrack outside the game. - Music becomes repetitive (weight 0.15): The in-game music becomes highly repetitive after a few matches, leading players to mute it. This reduces the overall enjoyment of the game's audio. - DLC should be free (weight 0.14): Players feel that the OST and extra items should have been included in the base game or offered as a free update, rather than as a paid DLC. This sentiment is strong among those who purchased it. - DLC installation issues (weight 0.13): Some players report that half of the DLC content was not installed after purchase, and the game did not auto-setup the DLC. This leads to missing content and frustration. Gameplay feedback: - Game is lengthy (weight 0.07): Players note that the game has a long duration, which may affect pacing and engagement. Performance notes: No performancepoints Recommendations: - Soundtrack DLC highly recommended (weight 0.4): Multiple clusters indicate that the DLC is worth purchasing, especially for fans of the original game's music. The soundtrack is praised as a must-have for those who enjoyed the base game's audio. - Buy if previews appeal (weight 0.21): Several reviews suggest that if you liked the preview videos or heard the music in them, you will enjoy the DLC. It is a good indicator of whether the content matches your taste. - Worth the price (weight 0.15): The DLC is considered good value for money, with some reviewers noting it is worth its price. However, one review mentions it is only recommended once the DLC is working properly. - Skippable for cash-strapped players (weight 0.13): One review suggests the DLC is skippable if you are short on money, implying it is not essential. Another recommends spending money on a different DLC for the game instead. - Support developers through purchase (weight 0.08): Buying the DLC is seen as a way to support the developers who have provided a lot of free content. This adds value beyond the content itself. - Not for item seekers (weight 0.07): A review advises not to bother with the DLC if you are getting it for the items, indicating the items are not a strong selling point. - Recommended for FlyByNo fans (weight 0.07): The DLC is a must-buy for fans of the composer FlyByNo, as it features their work. This is a niche but strong recommendation for that audience. - Buy Definitive Edition (weight 0.07): One review recommends buying the Definitive Edition, which likely includes this DLC, as a better value option. Other player notes: - DLC is low-priced soundtrack (weight 0.44): The DLC is a paid soundtrack expansion sold at a low price point, with one reviewer comparing the cost to giving lunch money to a street performer. It is not a game expansion but a soundtrack product. - Soundtrack available in MP3 (weight 0.37): The songs can be downloaded in MP3 format, with a sample rate of 44100 Hz, a bit rate of 320 kb/s, and stereo audio. The total file size is 368 MB. - Includes hero items and skins (weight 0.25): The DLC includes additional hero items, small extra items, and hero item skins, though these are described as just reskins. This adds minor in-game content alongside the soundtrack. - Related to original OST (weight 0.15): The product is related to the original Endless Legend OST, has preview videos, and adds new tracks and hero items. This positions it as an extension of the existing soundtrack. - Playback requires base OST (weight 0.15): The sound files cannot be played in the Steam media player unless the base OST DLC is owned, though the tracks are still heard in the game without owning it. This creates a dependency on the base OST. - Files accessible in game directory (weight 0.14): The soundtrack files can be found in the Steam local files under the Soundtrack folder, and the soundtrack can be found in the game directory. This makes the files easy to locate for users. - DLC considered non-essential (weight 0.13): The DLC is not essential, and one reviewer notes it is aimed at regular players of the game. It is an optional purchase for dedicated fans rather than a required addition. - Base game is Endless Legend (weight 0.13): The base game is Endless Legends, and the soundtrack is titled Echoes of Auriga for Endless Legend. This provides context for the DLC's content and purpose. - Definitive Edition on Bandcamp (weight 0.13): A more complete Definitive Edition of the OST is available in FLAC format on Bandcamp, which was released earlier in 2019. This offers a higher-quality alternative for audiophiles. - Soundtrack has 47 tracks (weight 0.12): The soundtrack contains 47 tracks with a total length of 2 hours, 31 minutes, and 49 seconds. This provides a substantial amount of music for the price. - OST updates with expansions (weight 0.12): The OST updates with the release of expansions, such as Shifters, though the update appears to apply to the main OST rather than this DLC. This indicates ongoing support for the base soundtrack. - DLC came with edition (weight 0.12): The DLC came with the edition, and one reviewer bought the game and all DLC on a sale. This indicates the product is often bundled or acquired at a discount. - Includes in-game items (weight 0.11): The DLC includes in-game items, and the product has 2 songs from the videos. This adds minor gameplay elements beyond the soundtrack itself. - Soundtrack available on Spotify (weight 0.08): One reviewer listened to the soundtracks in full playlists on Spotify, indicating the music is also accessible on streaming platforms. This provides an alternative way to enjoy the content. - DLC for a DLC possibility (weight 0.08): The sound files may be a DLC for a DLC, suggesting a layered structure where this product depends on another DLC. This could confuse or frustrate some users. - Price compared to indie games (weight 0.07): The reviewer compares the price of this DLC to indie games on sale for $0.49, suggesting it is very inexpensive. This highlights the low cost relative to other content. - Compared to Dungeon of Endless (weight 0.07): The soundtrack is compared to Dungeon of Endless, which has a more electronic and less epic sound than Endless Space and Endless Legend. This provides a stylistic reference point. - Developers added free content (weight 0.07): The developers have added a lot of free content to the game, which may offset the need for this paid DLC. This context suggests the DLC is optional given the free additions. Emotions: - Appreciation (weight 0.24): Players highly value the soundtrack's quality, praising the composer's work and the beautiful ambient music. The DLC's new music and equipment, along with its art and romance, are also appreciated for enhancing the game's charm. - Admiration (weight 0.19): The music in this DLC is considered amazing and phenomenal, with the composer FlyByNo being regarded as one of the best game music authors. The tracks are described as magical, ethereal, and worth listening to repeatedly. - Satisfaction (weight 0.19): Players are satisfied with the great, beautiful music and the additional hero items provided by the DLC. The DLC is seen as worth its price, offering high-quality variety and improved background music, especially now that it works properly. - Frustration (weight 0.11): Frustration stems from the OST being sold as a paid DLC rather than included in the game, and from music not being accessible outside the game or appearing in the Steam Music Library. Some players also experienced installation issues where half the DLC wasn't installed. - Disappointment (weight 0.05): Players are disappointed that the music is boring when listened to outside the game and becomes highly repetitive after only a few matches, reducing its long-term appeal. - Enthusiasm (weight 0.05): Enthusiasm is driven by the great soundtrack and the good price of the DLC, with players particularly excited about the two songs from the videos being included at a reasonable cost. - Excitement (weight 0.03): The unique and outlandish music of the DLC generates excitement among players, who find the distinctive tracks appealing and engaging. - Approval (weight 0.03): Players approve of the DLC type, considering it suitable for games with amazing soundtracks, indicating that the format fits well with the game's musical strengths. - Enchantment (weight 0.03): The enchanting music in the original game is a key cause of this emotion, with players feeling captivated by the soundtrack's magical quality. - Anger (weight 0.03): Anger arises from the perception that charging for this DLC is thievery, suggesting players feel the content should be free or is overpriced. - Enjoyment (weight 0.03): Players enjoy the new music tracks, which sound fantastic, and the new items that provide bonuses, enhancing their overall gameplay experience. - Love (weight 0.03): Players express love for the game and its music, indicating a deep emotional connection to the overall experience and its audio components.}