ENDLESS™ Legend - Tempest Review Summary

Adds a naval expansion and the unique Morgawr faction, enriching gameplay and lore, but the new faction is weak on land, naval combat lacks variety, and balance is poor.

Morgawr faction is unique and fun: Players consistently praise the Morgawr faction for its unique mechanics and enjoyable playstyle, noting it stands out and offers new tactical possibilities. The faction is described as refreshing, interesting, and fun to play, with a distinct identity that adds depth to the game.

Naval combat is a welcome addition: The DLC introduces full naval combat, which players felt was missing from the base game. This addition allows troops to travel across seas with protection and adds engaging, well-executed sea battles that enhance the overall experience.

Underwater content enriches exploration: The DLC adds underwater ruins and ocean fortresses, providing new areas to explore and strategic points to control. These features give the oceans more purpose and make them more interesting, contributing to the game's depth.

Weather system adds variety: Dynamic weather phenomena like fog and storms are introduced, affecting naval combat and making ocean terrain less bland. Players appreciate the added variety and the strategic layer weather brings to the game.

DLC expands gameplay and lore: The expansion broadens the game's scope with new quests, items, and music, while also enriching the lore in imaginative ways. It adds depth and makes the game feel more complete, with content that is easy to understand and integrate.

New faction weak on land: The Morgawr faction is consistently reported as weak on land, with limited and ineffective land units. This makes them difficult to play and balance, especially on land-based maps.

Fortresses are exploitable and weak: Fortresses are pre-spawned, cannot be improved, and are easily captured even if you win the battle. They also lack default garrisons, making them a liability rather than an asset.

Naval combat lacks variety: Naval combat is criticized for having only four ship types shared across most factions, leading to repetitive and shallow gameplay. Only the Morgawr have unique ships, but even those are not considered strong.

Naval content is all-or-nothing: For non-Morgawr factions, investing in naval tech and units is not worthwhile unless you go all-in. This makes naval gameplay feel optional and disconnected from the rest of the game.

DLC balance is poor: The DLC is widely criticized for not addressing balance and difficulty issues, and for introducing new imbalances. The new faction and mechanics are not well integrated with the rest of the game.

Naval gameplay expansion added: The DLC introduces extensive naval content including ships, sea battles, exploration, and weather-based combat. This is a major addition that significantly expands the game's oceanic gameplay.

New Morgawr faction introduced: The expansion adds the Morgawr, a sea-focused faction with unique mechanics and a distinct playstyle. This faction is a central feature of the DLC, offering new strategic options for players.

Morgawr limited land presence: The Morgawr faction has only one land unit, the Mastermind, while all other units are sea-only. This makes them powerful at sea but vulnerable on land, requiring a unique strategic approach.

Weather effects on sea: The expansion introduces weather phenomena like fog and storms that affect ocean terrain and naval combat. This adds a dynamic layer to sea-based gameplay, influencing control and tactics.

Mind control mechanics for Morgawr: The Morgawr can mind control neutral armies and minor factions, allowing them to build armies and provoke revolts. This unique ability adds a distinctive strategic layer to the faction.

Must-buy for Endless Legend fans: Multiple reviewers strongly recommend this DLC for both new and veteran players of Endless Legend, citing it as a must-have expansion that adds plenty of content for the price. It is considered one of the best DLCs for the game.

Recommended for base game owners: Reviewers explicitly recommend the DLC to owners of the base game and to everyone, suggesting it enhances the overall experience. The recommendation is broad and positive.

Wait for a sale: Several reviewers advise waiting for a discount before purchasing, as the DLC may not be worth full price. It is considered a good buy when on sale.

Well-made and fun mechanics: The DLC is praised for being well-crafted and introducing fun mechanics, with reviewers glad to have purchased it. The new features are seen as a positive addition to the game.

Best value DLC: This DLC is highlighted as the best Endless Legend DLC for the price, and a must-have if buying only one DLC. It offers significant content relative to its cost.

Community fair range: $5.00 - $10.00.

Game completion: 20.0h.

Session length: 2.0h.

The game is enjoyable initially but becomes frustrating later due to game-breaking facilities, with a lack of tutorial as an early friction.

Friction: Lack of in-game tutorial.

Strategic Resource Manager: Prioritizes fortresses, trade routes, and stockpiles while avoiding aggressive land expansion. Motivation: Efficient resource generation and alternative expansion strategies. Stance: buy.

Tactical Innovator: Defensive, using mind control and support units to overcome weaknesses. Motivation: Creative problem-solving in combat and defense. Stance: buy.

Enthusiastic Fan: Plays all factions, explores every feature, and appreciates the game's atmosphere and depth. Motivation: Completing the game experience and enjoying all new content. Stance: buy.

Monetization: The user reviews focus on the game's DLC expansions, with mixed opinions on pricing and value. Some players accuse the developer of cash grabbing and cutting content for DLC, while others praise the DLC's content. There is no evidence of microtransactions, pay-to-win, gacha, or other predatory monetization. The monetization model appears to be traditional DLC, which is not considered predatory.

Best expansion so far: Reviewers consistently praise this expansion as the best or favorite for Endless Legend, highlighting its quality and content. It is described as a true expansion pack rather than a minor DLC.

Ocean mechanics are mixed: The naval expansion adds ocean control and combat but lacks resources or buildings, and some find it does not add strategic depth. It is seen as a mixed bag, with some players disabling it due to balance issues.

Developer support praised: Amplitude is praised for continuing to patch and release new content two years after release, and for listening to its audience. This positive developer relationship is a recurring theme.

Pricing concerns: The DLC is compared to Stellaris and Civ VI DLC in pricing, and the price has increased for European users, possibly due to SEGA's practices. This raises concerns about value, though some find it inexpensive.

Comparisons to other games: The game is compared to Civ 6, Civ V, and Stellaris, with some reviewers preferring Endless Legend due to mods and expansions. It is also compared to The Witcher 3 in quality, indicating high praise.